Mayor scandal dominates Hamilton school board race

Hamilton Mayor John Bencivengo won’t be on the ballot this fall, but he’s mentioned by almost every candidate for Hamilton School Board.

The board, which has four seats open for election this fall, has been rocked by scandal surrounding its business dealings and the federal indictment of the mayor and a former board member.

“Since the indictment of the mayor, the school board has been under a cloud,” said candidate Albert Gayzick.

The federal investigation has dominated many conversations about the board, and large portions of its meetings since. The candidates have taken the mayor’s scandal as symptomatic of larger problems with the board.

“The incident with Allen Associates is just one example of why we need change,” said Board candidate Tim Bauersachs.

Meet the Hamilton Township School Board candidates