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Thursday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm | Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 pm
About the Webinars
Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will hold two free informational webinars for residents interested in running for school board on Thursday, May 22nd and May 29th via Zoom. The non-partisan presentation will focus on the petition process for candidates, including new signature requirements, affidavit, notary, and oath requirements as well as qualifications for candidates.
“Some school board candidates have indicated they would like more guidance about the petition process,” said Clerk Rajoppi. “Incomplete or incorrect petitions cannot be accepted. If signatures are not done correctly, for example, petitions can be challenged and ultimately candidates can forfeit the opportunity to run. The goal is to make sure the process works by providing interested candidates the necessary information to run.”
A daytime webinar will be held on Thursday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m., and an evening webinar will be held on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m., providing access to those who cannot attend in the afternoon hours.
Pre-registration is required. To register, please use the links above.
The Clerk added that new candidates as well as those running for re-election are welcome to attend the free webinar.
Petitions for school board candidates must be delivered to the County Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28th. Petitions may also be filed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Elections Division of the Union County Clerk’s Office, Room 113, Union County Courthouse, Elizabeth, NJ.
For questions or more information on the webinars, visit ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.