TOMS RIVER – In a year where there was a lot of chaos, the incumbents for the Board of Education will continue to steer the ship.
There were seven candidates running for two seats on the Board. School elections are supposedly nonpartisan, so you won’t see an R or D after anyone’s name. Candidates are allowed to have a short phrase after their name instead.
Incumbent Joseph Nardini and Antonio Ellis were running under the slogan “Leadership Experience Values.” Lynn O’Toole and George Lobman’s slogan was “Voice For Change.” Incumbent Jennifer Howe’s slogan was “Students Strength Service.” Anthony Melisi’s slogan was “Accountability for Kids.” Rachel Remelgado’s slogan was “For the Kids.”
Board of Education President Nardini received 6,994 votes and board member Howe received 7,421 votes.
Remelgado received 6,854 votes. Melisi received 3,136 votes. O’Toole received 4,905 votes. Lobman received 3,278 votes. Ellis received 5,065 votes.
The vote totals are unofficial results until the county clerk certifies them at a later date.
