Get To Know Hillsborough School Candidate: Thomas J. Zobele

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Thomas J. Zobele is one of the two candidates running for a one-year unexpired term seat in the contested 2018 Hillsborough School Board election being held on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

In Hillsborough/Millstone School District, there are six candidates vying for the two three-year seats on the board. Candidates include: Jane M. Staats, Brett Cooper, Dana Boguszewski, Lisa Maroun, Christopher Pulsifer and Bonnie R. Kole.

Additionally, there are two candidates Thomas J. Zobele and Joyce Eldridge-Howard vying for the one one-year unexpired term seat.

Thomas J. Zobele

Description:

My name is Thomas J. Zobele and I am a lifelong resident of Hillsborough. I have lived here for 25 years and am a graduate of the Hillsborough school system. In addition, I am an active Knights of Columbus member, a citizenship merit badge counselor, graduate of Rutgers University (2016) with a BA in Political Science and an Eagle Scout (2011) from Troop 1776.

Why are you running for the school board? What experience do you have that would help you serving on the school board?

I am running for the Hillsborough Township Public School Board because I feel I can make a real difference. As a 25-year-old who went through the Hillsborough school system I bring a unique and different perspective. I feel this experience will allow me to more easily connect with students, teachers and taxpayers when tackling myriad issues. Additionally, I am driven to public service because Hillsborough and its school system have helped to shape the man I am today. Now it is my time to offer up my perspective and talents as someone who is a product of the Hillsborough school system.

What issues would you like to see addressed if elected?

Of the many issues Hillsborough is facing I believe the most pressing issue facing us is the issue of fair school funding. Many in our district ask themselves how do we provide a quality education for our children while keeping our taxes in check. One of the answers to this dilemma is to make sure the state of New Jersey begins providing school districts like Hillsborough it's fair share of state funding. I admit it will be hard to solve the issue of fair school funding but a good first step is to speak out forcefully on the issue.

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