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League of Women Voters of New Jersey wrote a new blog post: League of Women Voters of New Jersey ushers in new leadership team 1 year ago · View
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey welcomes Toni Zimmer as the statewide organization’s newly elected president and announces the hiring of Kerry Butch as its new Executive Director. “These leaders share a deep commitment to the League’s mission and to New Jersey’s voters,” said Anne Maiese, previous president of the League. “Working together as [...]
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey wrote a new blog post: League of Women Voters of New Jersey ushers in new leadership team 1 year ago · View
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey welcomes Toni Zimmer as the statewide organization’s newly elected president and announces the hiring of Kerry Butch as its new Executive Director. “These leaders share a deep commitment to the League’s mission and to New Jersey’s voters,” said Anne Maiese, previous president of the League. “Working together as [...]
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey wrote a new blog post: League of Women Voters of New Jersey ushers in new leadership team 1 year ago · View
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey welcomes Toni Zimmer as the statewide organization’s newly elected president and announces the hiring of Kerry Butch as its new Executive Director. “These leaders share a deep commitment to the League’s mission and to New Jersey’s voters,” said Anne Maiese, previous president of the League. “Working together as [...]
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey wrote a new blog post: League of Women Voters of New Jersey ushers in new leadership team 1 year ago · View
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey welcomes Toni Zimmer as the statewide organization’s newly elected president and announces the hiring of Kerry Butch as its new Executive Director. “These leaders share a deep commitment to the League’s mission and to New Jersey’s voters,” said Anne Maiese, previous president of the League. “Working together as [...]
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey posted an update: 1 year, 1 month ago · View
School Elections held on a Wednesday this year
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey reminds all citizens that the Annual School Election will be held Wednesday, April 27. The School Election occurs on a Wednesday this year as a result of a religious holiday. Voting to select your school board members and decide your school district’s budget is an important and powerful way to have a voice in education and your community.
It is important for voters to examine their sample ballots this year, which should arrive about a week before the election. Some county clerk’s also make sample ballot available online. In addition to selecting school board members and voting on school budgets, voters may see additional questions on the ballot. As in past years, some districts will have bond proposals and a few districts will have “second questions” proposing specific school programs and spending that will exceed the 2 percent tax cap.
However, for the first time in New Jersey history, a municipal question will appear on the ballot of fourteen towns, asking if voters will allow their local governments to exceed the new 2 percent property tax levy cap.
“I cannot stress how important it is to look at and understand your sample ballot before heading out the polls,” said Jesse Burns, Interim Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey. “The language of these ballot questions, particularly if you are voting to exceed a municipal tax levy cap, can be very detailed and confusing if the first time you are seeing the question is in the voting booth.”
Registered voters may apply for a mail-in ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office up until 3 p.m. on April 26. In New Jersey, anyone who chooses to and applies in time may vote using a mail-in ballot. Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the board of elections on the day of the election. Please be aware that if you apply for a mail-in ballot and receive it, you must vote using that ballot.
Polling hours differ from district to district. Please call your local School Board office to confirm your polling place and hours the polls will be open. If you have any questions about voting in the School Election, please contact the League of Women Voters of New Jersey for assistance at 1-800-792-VOTE (8683).
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey posted an update in the group Bridgewater Chatter: 1 year, 7 months ago · View
Deadlines Approaching for November General Election
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey reminds all citizens that New Jersey’s General Election will take place on November 2, 2010.
The deadline to register to vote or to submit a change of name or address for the November 2 election is Tuesday, October 12. The registration form is available on the League of Women Voters of New Jersey’s web site, http://www.lwvnj.org. Voter registration forms must be received by your county Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections no later than Tuesday, October 12.
Evening registration hours are available to register in person or hand deliver registration forms and can be found on the New Jersey Division of Elections website, http://www.njelections.org. If you are not sure if you are registered you can look up that information on the New Jersey Division of Elections website by entering your name and birth date.
In New Jersey, any voter can vote by mail, using a “Vote by Mail” ballot (formerly absentee ballot) in any election, but the deadlines for applying are quickly approaching. Applications can be found on the League of Women Voters of New Jersey web site, http://www.lwvnj.org. If you choose to send your application by mail, it must be received by your County Clerk no later than Tuesday, October 26. There is a 3 p.m. deadline on November 1 to apply for a “Vote by Mail” ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office.
For additional information or clarification about the November 2 General Election, go to http://www.lwvnj.org or call the League of Women Voters of New Jersey’s toll free voter information line, 1-800- 792-VOTE.
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey became a registered member 1 year, 7 months ago · View
