West Orange Board of Education Member (3-Year Terms)
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Brendan T. Mims's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
Larry Weintraub is a physicist, youth sports coach, and leader in West Orange Parents for Education. He wants a public three-year budget plan for the schools and changes to how New Jersey funds its schools.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Maria Vera is vice president of the West Orange Board of Education. A longtime Orange School District educator, she taught Spanish at Orange High School and later worked as a guidance counselor.
Records: Public Education Quality 2 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Sources: essexboardofelections.com · patch.com