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Toms River Regional School District Board of Education

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

Anthony L. Colucci is president of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association. He lists finance, education, and accountability as his focus.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Ashley Lamb is president of the Toms River Regional Board of Education and a small business owner. She has served on the board since 2020 and chairs its Policy Committee.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 for, Civil Rights 1 against, Government Efficiency 1 for

Nonpartisan

Elizabeth Huber is a Toms River resident making her first bid for public office. She lists finance, education, and accountability as her focus.

Nonpartisan

Gerard Nappi is vice president of sales and business development at MicroTech. His ballot slogan is "Protect What Matters".

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

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.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for

Nonpartisan

Kristen Hanson is a retired school administrator who was director of special services in Brick Township and assistant superintendent in Ocean Township. She is part-time interim director of student services in Rahway.

Records: Public Education Quality 3 for, Government Efficiency 2 for

Nonpartisan

Laura Picurro is Director of Human Services for Toms River Township and oversees the township Senior Center. She lists finance, education, and accountability as her focus.

Sources: nj.gov2