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Meet Board of Ed Candidate Aldo Martinez [VIDEO]

26-year Hillsborough resident seeks first term in next week's school elections.

A township resident for 26 years, Aldo Martinez seeks his first term on the in next Tuesday's election.

Martinez, 61, is an attorney and retired as a vice president of the New York Stock Exchange. He is also an adjunct professor at Saint Peter's College.

Martinez and his wife, Susan, have four grown children.

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Patch asked Martinez why he's seeking to be a member of the Board of Education, his thoughts on the current board's decision to than the state-mandated 2-percent tax levy cap, the challenges that face the district, his goals if elected and why Hillsborough residents should vote for him next week.

Martinez, who last November, is vying for one of three open Board of Education seats. Also running are incumbent Dana C. Boguszewski, Deena Centofanti, Lorraine A. Soisson and Allen Zdroik.

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Current Board President and Vice President are not seeking re-election.

students will moderate a at the high school on Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m., before next Tuesday's election. Polls will be open next Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m.

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