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Lodi Board appoints William Thomas to fill vacancy after two-candidate interview
Summary
After interviewing two candidates in a public special meeting and deliberating in closed session, the Lodi Board of Education voted to appoint William Thomas to the vacancy created by Jocelyn Anderson’s July 14, 2025, resignation. The board discussed community engagement, candidate qualifications and next steps for swearing-in.
The Lodi Board of Education appointed William Thomas to a board vacancy Tuesday night after interviewing two finalists and returning from closed-session deliberations.
The appointment fills the seat vacated by Jocelyn Anderson, who resigned on July 14, 2025. The board conducted public interviews with candidates Omar Lopez and William Thomas; each candidate answered eight questions and was given three minutes per question.
Board President Miss Cardone said the choice was difficult and thanked both candidates for applying and urged the unsuccessful candidate to consider running in the future. “This was maybe one of…
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