Malaysia Thomas
NJ · Linden Board of Education President
Malaysia Thomas is president of the Linden Board of Education after three years as vice president. She has worked in public relations and marketing and holds an MBA from Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles.
Where Malaysia Thomas stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Education Quality (5 records), Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted for Linden schools’ $191.7 million 2025–26 budget, including $11.5 million from reserves for building projects.
April 29, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted for Linden schools’ $191.2 million 2024–25 budget, including $8.1 million from reserves for building projects.
April 25, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted for Linden schools’ $179.7 million 2023–24 budget.
April 27, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Spearheaded a high school weapons detection system, more school security staff, and vape detectors.
January 28, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
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Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 5 support
Helped negotiate higher, competitive salaries for school classroom aides.
January 28, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: lindenps.org
Helped introduce student phone pouches and school uniforms across the district.
January 28, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
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Voted for Linden schools’ $191.7 million 2025–26 budget, including $11.5 million from reserves for building projects.
April 29, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
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Voted for Linden schools’ $191.2 million 2024–25 budget, including $8.1 million from reserves for building projects.
April 25, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
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Voted for Linden schools’ $179.7 million 2023–24 budget.
April 27, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
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Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Voted for Linden schools’ $191.7 million 2025–26 budget, including $11.5 million from reserves for building projects.
April 29, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
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Voted for Linden schools’ $191.2 million 2024–25 budget, including $8.1 million from reserves for building projects.
April 25, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
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Track record — General
General · 3 records
Was elected president of the Linden school board.
January 7, 2026
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Was named to the school board’s labor negotiations committee.
August 29, 2024
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Was elected vice president of the Linden school board.
January 5, 2023
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Past race Malaysia Thomas ran in:
- Linden Board of Education Member (3 seats) · November 3, 2026 · Linden City School District, New Jersey · incumbent