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Dejon Morris
Candidate for Jersey City School Board
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Biography
Dejon Morris is a current Jersey City Board of Education Trustee and Vice President, serving a term elected in November 2023. He is also a Jersey City Police Detective with 19 years of service and a Committeeman for District A2. Morris has held staff roles for several elected officials and volunteers with youth projects and nonprofits.
Top Priorities
- Leveraging public safety knowledge for JCPS youth initiatives
- Building bridges
- Providing new opportunities
Key Voting Record
Election of Board President Yea
Dejon Morris was elected President of the Jersey City School Board in a 5-0 vote by the remaining board members after a chaotic meeting.
Election of Board Vice President Yea
Younass Barkouch was elected Vice President of the Jersey City School Board in a 5-0 vote by the remaining board members.
Preliminary Budget for 2024-25 School Year N/A
The board, under President Morris, approved the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 school year, which included a 2% tax levy increase and a $10 million reduction in state aid.