About John
John Lyons is a lifelong resident of Hammonton and a proud graduate of Hammonton’s public schools. John received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Stockton University in August of 2003. Just a few weeks before graduating Stockton, John was appointed to an open seat on the Hammonton Board of Education which he has held since 2003. As a Board of Education Member John has served as both a member and chairperson of nearly every Board committee. Additionally, John spent several years as the Board Vice-President working to deliver on numerous projects across the district.
Outside of his service as a Board member John has been employed with the United States Treasury Department for the past 18 years. John’s currently a Program Manager with the IRS and a participant in its Executive Readiness (XR) program. John has a passion for public service which began with him joining the Hammonton Fire Company # 1 in 2003 where he has held various leadership positions, and remains an active member today. John is also a Commissioner of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), former Chairman of the Hammonton Zoning Board of Adjustment and a Trustee of Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Parish.
John has been married to his wife Adalgisa, who is a celebrated Bilingual / Bicultural 2nd grade teacher, for the past 14 years. Together they are raising two children who attend Hammonton’s public schools. Selena age 10, and Michael age 5.
John’s Plan
John is proud of the many successes in our schools during his service as a Board member, which continue to keep Hammonton as one of the most sought after educational communities in South Jersey. But there is still more work to be done. John has three key goals for his next term which will continue to drive innovation in education, support our students and ensure education costs remain stable in our community.
First, the Board must continue its investment in early childhood education by completing the planned expansion of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). The ECEC expansion will deliver needed classroom space, and ensure that all Hammonton children will have access to full day education starting at age 4. Providing this opportunity not only reduces costly day-care expenses for parents but also places our students on a firm academic footing as they begin their time in school.
Second, John believes that a continued investment in recreation and our school facilities is critical. That’s why John is leading the installation of Hammonton’s first turf field, located at Hammonton High School, which will support boys/girls soccer and field hockey. Over and above the current effort John believes strongly that the Board should design and build a Field House / workout facility for our female student athletes, a need that has been neglected far too long.
Finally, John is proud of the Board’s commitment to conservative spending over the past several years. As current chair of the Board finance committee John will continue to advocate for a balance of smart spending, efficiency and tax increases only when needed.
Contact John
609-381-8137
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