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Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Endorses Azra Baig For South Brunswick Board Of Ed

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Four candidates — Laszlo "Laz" Nyitrai, Anil Patel, Azra Baig, and Harry Delgado — are running for three open seats on the South Brunswick Board of Education, and the election will be Tuesday, Nov. 8 (same day as the presidential). The candidates submitted biographies to Patch, and a short statement of why they are running, which you can read here. Here is a letter in support of candidate Baig:

"Dear Editor,

I am proud to extend my support for Azra Baig’s re-election to the South Brunswick Board of Education in the upcoming vote on November 8th.

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Education is the great equalizer, and we need advocates that stand up for a strong public school system and promote safe and engaging environments that encourage critical thinking. Azra represents that and the benefits that arise when communities come together to seek solutions.

As a result of our work together, Azra has become a close friend, and I know she brings a refreshing approach in bringing light to the matters the community is concerned about. Azra is a remarkable public servant to the South Brunswick community who is ready to tackle the challenges at hand through experience, innovative ideas, and professionalism.

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I am very confident in Azra’s ability to represent the residents of South Brunswick and will continue to improve our schools for generations to come.

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman"

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