James Capone
NJ · Vice President, Toms River Regional Board of Education
James Capone is vice president of the Toms River Regional Board of Education and founder of Capone's restaurant in downtown Toms River. He is a 1996 graduate of High School East.
Where James Capone stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (2 records), Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Voted yes on a school regionalization referendum question and asked officials to hold the public vote on March 12, 2024. The board approved it 6-2.
January 10, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: trschools.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support
Seconded the motion, passed 8-0, rejecting a state order to delay school programs and spending. It again refused a budget with a 12.9% tax increase. It also let officials consult lawyers about filing for bankruptcy.
June 30, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: trschools.com
Made the motion on the 2025-26 school budget, then voted no with every board member present. The superintendent said it needed a 12.9% tax increase.
May 14, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: trschools.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Voted yes on the district's equity plan for school years 2025-26 through 2027-28. The board approved it 6-1.
June 12, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: trschools.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Voted yes to hire lawyer Patrick Toscano as a special litigation attorney for the school board. The board approved it 5-2.
December 17, 2025
Source: patch.com
Voted yes on a five-year agreement with the Toms River Education Association (TREA), running July 2025 to June 2030. The board approved it 7-0.
June 12, 2025
Source: trschools.com
Made the motion to name affirmative action officers and require yearly equity training for all school staff. The board approved it 6-2.
March 19, 2025
Source: trschools.com
Was elected vice president of the Toms River Regional Board of Education by a 5-4 board vote.
January 8, 2025
Source: trschools.com
Voted with the full board, 8-0, against sending the 2024-25 draft budget to the county. The same night, he voted to let lawyers sue New Jersey for damages to district students and residents.
July 3, 2024
Source: trschools.com
Past race James Capone ran in:
- Toms River Regional School District Board of Education · November 3, 2026 · Toms River Regional School District, New Jersey · incumbent