When was the last time you had to get to the voting booth on Christmas Day or Easter? Right...never. This Tuesday is Rosh Hashana, the holiest of holy days for Jews...the same day that Little Falls' BOE is holding an important vote on the regional high school budget. Jews are outraged that the County and the Board of Ed would hold a vote on their religious holiday.
Little Falls resident Arnie Korotkin writes: "We are asking everyone to call or email all the local politicos and Superintendent Jaganow (973 890 2560 Ext. 2571). Call Congressman Pascrell, Assemblymen Scott Rumana & David Russo, State Senator Kevin O' Toole. This is more than a local issue."
A similar situation arising in Edison, was resolved by postponing the vote until December. The conflict prompted the passing of legislation yesterday that ensures no election can be held on a religious holiday.
A similar situation arising in Edison, was resolved by postponing the vote until December. The conflict prompted the passing of legislation yesterday that ensures no election can be held on a religious holiday.
Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-Dist. 36), whose district includes parts of Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties, cosponsored the bill (A-3186) said holding elections on religious holidays is “an insult to the diversity of our state.”
With the passing of the new bill, the secretary of state can now change the date of any primary and regular municipal election. The commissioner of education can do the same for school-related elections if the date conflicts with a religious holiday.
I thought that Yom Kippur was the holiest day?
Either way, I agree with the legislation.