Montclair School Vote NO/NO Explained + Title 19 Election Law — Hyndman & Schwartz Interviews D10/11

This episode of the D10/D11 Podcast focuses on the NO/NO perspective on the Montclair school district referendum — breaking down why some residents are opposing the proposal, what a NO vote would mean for taxes and schools, and how this decision could shape the future of public education in New Jersey.
We’re joined by Montclair education advocate Martin Schwartz to unpack the concerns driving the NO/NO campaign, including funding transparency, governance questions, and long-term district planning.

➡️ Part 2 (next episode) will feature the YES/YES perspective, so listeners can hear both sides before the vote.

Then, New Jersey Assemblyman Aaron Hyndman joins us for a deep dive into Title 19 — the state election law that governs how voting, ballots, special elections, and political power work in New Jersey — and why understanding election rules matters in local fights like this one.

📍 From Montclair to Congressional Districts 10 and 11, this episode explains how local school decisions connect to statewide politics — and why democracy is more than just showing up on Election Day.

In this episode (Part 1 — NO/NO):
Why some voters are choosing NO/NO
Concerns about school funding and taxes
Governance and accountability questions
What happens if the referendum fails

Title 19 explained for NJ voters
How election law shapes local outcomes
🎧 Next episode: The YES/YES case for the Montclair school vote — featuring advocates explaining why they support the proposal.
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