Hudson County Commissioner Yraida Aponte-Lipski (D-4) is supporting the “Education Matters” Jersey City BOE slate in the non-partisan November 7th race.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“I endorse the Education Matters team: George Blount (3D), Alpa Patel (4D), and Dejon Morris (5D). Collectively I believe they will communicate and cooperate effectively with the other elected Jersey City Public School board members and our outstanding superintendent, Dr. Norma Fernandez,” she said in a statement.
“I have worked or participated with each Education Matters candidate to foster critical conversations in our community and take concrete actions to improve the lives of our neighbors, especially our children; so, I am asking my friends and constituents to please vote for the Education Matters team: George Blount (3D), Alpa Patel (4D), and Dejon Morris (5D).”
The trio endorsed by the Jersey City Education Association was of course welcomed Aponte-Lipski’s backing.
“Commissioner Lipski has been a staunch advocate for resources for youth in her community and just someone who takes immense care in her constituent services. We hope to collaborate with the commissioner on various projects that can benefit our school system, as well as our community,” they said.
As is stands today, the Education Matters team has also received endorsements from County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2), County Commissioner Jerry Walker (D-3), County Register Jeff Dublin, Ward A Councilwoman Denise Ridley, Councilman-at-Large Daniel Rivera, and Councilwoman-at-Large Amy DeGise.
Meanwhile, Children First has the backing of former Board President Gerald Lyons, ex-Trustee Marilyn Roman, also a former acting mayor, the Jersey City Para-Professional Association, Ward F Councilman Frank “Educational” Gilmore, and AFSCE Local No. 2262.
That slate is comprised of Trustee Gina Verdibello, Trustee Lorenzo Richardson, and Monique Andrews.
Three independent candidates are also in the race for three, three-year terms: Renes Cruz, who was unceremoniously removed from the Education Matters team after failing to submit 10 valid signatures on the first try, “Sam” Sumit Salia, and Janette Scafidi.
