Five candidates will compete for three seats on the Stanhope Board of Education in the Nov. 7 election.
Mattia Scharfstein, the board vice president, is seeking re-election to a three-year term. Also running for the two seats with three-year terms are Avery Quayle Badolato and Carmen Pico.
Yacoub Yaghnam, who was appointed to the board in February, faces Lana Leguia in a contest for one seat with a two-year term.
Here are the candidates’ statements:
AVERY QUAYLE BADOLATO
Why are you running for the Board of Education?
I am currently serving on the Board of Education, having been appointed to fill a vacant seat earlier this year.
When I initially submitted my name to the board for consideration, I did so because to me, there’s nothing more important than helping our young people learn, grow and reach their full potential. I believe that a high-quality education is necessary to…
