League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

Donna Ward says redistricting shouldn't push aside communities of color to help specific politicians or parties.

Activists and community leaders point to changing demographics, dissatisfaction with the status quo and Mayor Sean Spiller's role as the NJEA head.

Advocates for all sides talk about accountability, representation, protecting what makes Montclair special — but they disagree sharply on how to ensure or protect those values.

It's one of three forums held over the last week

Andrea Cohen says agrees with the LWV that an elected board doesn't represent voters better.

Voters will decide Nov. 2 whether Montclair should have an elected or appointed school board.

Voices from Vote Montclair and the League of Women Voters. Watch the event live on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. and get your questions heard.

The event on Monday, Oct. 25 will be the second such forum in a week, following another by Montclair Local this Thursday.

Susan Mack of the LWV says the group chose two people 'who will most ably represent our position' for the forum.

Montclair Local's participants for Thursday's forum on whether Montclair should have an elected or appointed school board are: Sergio Gonzalez, Diane Anglin, Peter Braley and Johanna Wright.