Thursday, March 5, 2009

Board of Ed Candidates List

As reported on Hoboken Now, two more candidates have joined the race for the Hoboken Board of Education. Three seats are up for grabs in the April 21st election. The two additions are:

Barabara Martinez- Hola supporter
Theresa Burns -Former BOE member

There was a two day extension due to the snow storm on Monday. They join the the seven candidates for the Board below who have already filed.....

Barbara Claveria
Barabara Martinez- Hola supporter
Hector Irizarry
Anthony Oland Hola Supporter

The status quo slate:
Frank Raia Current BOE member
Theresa Burns -Former BOE member
Third Candidate to be determined

The Kid's First slate:
Theresa Minutillo - Current BOE member
Ruth McAllister
Maureen Sullivan

Hoboken 411 has an interesting theory on how these slates could consolidate here:

http://hoboken411.com/archives/16863

My Comment Updated 03/08/2009:
Theresa Burns was seen marching with Frank Raia on the St. Patrick's Day Parade so it is very likely that she could be on Frank's ticket. One of my sources appears to have been wrong on the alleged rift between the two so consider this a partial retraction. I had noted in my earlier comment that I would be surprised by this since I have always considered Theresa Burns to be very loyal to Frank.

What complicates this race further is Frank Raia may also run for Mayor and if he does and wins both he can only serve on one seat come July 1st. He could theoretically win the BOE and have to step down if he wins Mayor. Running for the BOE is kind of an insurance policy should he not get the votes for Mayor. ◦
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