To the Editor:

We write to urge our fellow Princetonians to vote for Brian McDonald for a seat on the Board of Education.  Brian is an incredibly talented and dedicated member of our community, and we believe that his service on the Board is particularly needed at this pivotal time.

The recent conflict over the referendum that we unfortunately all observed has highlighted, as Brian himself has noted, that our town is struggling to meet the goals of providing high quality schools and maintaining affordability, particularly for those on a limited or fixed income. We believe that Brian is well suited to taking on this challenge and using his demonstrated smarts and commitment to the community to be a big part of the solution.

Having sent his kids to the Princeton Public Schools, Brian truly understands that our schools are the backbone of our community and that every child in this community deserves an excellent education. We know that Brian has no personal agenda in his bid for this seat on the Board; he simply is committed to serving his community and the institutions established to enhance the lives of its citizens.  In fact, he has proven so in his roles on the Citizen’s Finance Advisory Committee, the Board of McCarter Theatre, Sustainable Princeton, and The Watershed Institute.

We are simply thrilled that Brian McDonald wants to continue his sustained and exemplary service to our community as a member of the School Board.  Look for Column M, for McDonald, on your ballot and vote for someone with a proven track record of a public finance expert, a strategic leader, and a collegial consensus builder.

Carol and Andy Golden
Snowden Lane