Hightstown Grad Named Louis Bay Future Municipal Leader

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hightstown Regional High School graduate Ali Raza Husaini was one of three students statewide to receive the 2018 New Jersey League of Municipalities “Louis Bay Second Future Municipal Leaders” $1,000 scholarship, township officials announced.

The competition centers on the theme, “What My Municipal Government Does Best.” It seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the community, while raising awareness of municipal government in general. Husaini, a student member of the East Windsor Economic Development Committee, will attend Franklin and Marshall College.

“We are very proud of Ali for his excellent efforts in achieving this statewide recognition, and his thoughtful observations about our local government,” East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov said. “Ali Raza Husaini is a bright young student who understands the value and importance of being involved in the community, and we are excited that this $1,000 scholarship will assist in supporting his educational goals.”

In a portion of his winning essay Husaini wrote, “As a Student Member of the Economic Development Committee, I have been placed on the forefront of economic development undertakings while involving the relevant departments within my high school to aid the process.”

His essay further notes, “My Township has been instrumental in challenging me to be a leader that seeks out unique solutions to better the community around me. Not only have I been exposed to key policy issues on the local level, but I have been prompted to make these policy points part of the education and daily lives of youth. As one who intends to study business and policy, East Windsor Township has inspired in me the leadership skills necessary to be on the front lines of change and not take a backseat, to satisfy challenges through innovative methods that make youth the most integral part of the solution.”

The New Jersey State League of Municipalities, by way of its municipalities, promotes this opportunity for three high school juniors or seniors throughout New Jersey to be awarded the $1,000 scholarship through the Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.

The attached image was provided: Mayor Janice S. Mironov makes presentation to East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School 2018 graduate Ali Raza Husaini, winner of the 2018 New Jersey League of Municipalities “Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders” $1,000 Scholarship award.