With Gratitude and Commitment, Thank You. | Candidate Statement

Thank you so much to everyone who supported and voted for me. I am truly grateful to have neighbors, friends, teachers and people who believe in me and our shared values. I chose to run because I care deeply about doing what is best for our kids, our teachers, our families, and our schools . I will do my very best to honor the trust you have placed in me.

I also want to give a special thank you to NJ21st for their endorsement and support. Your belief in my commitment to accountability and student-focused decision-making means so much to me.

Thank you as well to TAPinto for hosting the Q&A and for providing a space where candidates could share their perspectives with the community. Transparency and open communication are so important, and I appreciate the opportunity to participate.

I appreciate that so many in our community value transparency and responsibility. Those will continue to guide the work I do.

To the current Board members, I look forward to working together as a team. I also want to congratulate the candidates who were elected and extend respect to those who were not. You showed up, you cared, and you worked hard for what you believed would help our schools. That matters, and it makes a difference.

Thank you again for believing in me. Our children’s future will always come first.

-Javier Morales

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