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Dejon Morris
Candidate for Jersey City School Board
INCUMBENT
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
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. Supported
Younass Barkouch was elected Vice President of the Jersey City School Board in a 5-0 vote by the remaining board members. Supported