Next month, Long Beach Township, Ship Bottom and Surf City taxpayers will vote for candidates to fill seats on the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education. The school board is comprised of nine members: four from Long Beach Township, two from Surf City, and one each from Barnegat Light, Harvey Cedars and Ship Bottom.

Georgene M. Hartmann is running for re-election to her township seat and is challenged by newcomer Danielle R.W.