To the Editor:

The race for Princeton School Board is very important to our community. As a town, we allocate 48 percent of our budget to education. The electoral process for School Board is competitive, the candidates are sharing their records and intentions. We have forums discussing public issues and offering a place for citizens to share opinions or positions. Democracy is alive and you get to participate.

Elections enable voters to select leaders and then ideally hold them accountable for their performance in office. If one party, club, or coalition is so dominant, the result is effectively no choice for voters among candidates or more importantly policies. It limits democracy, it can undermine accountability. It is important that we have competitive races with good candidates. That is what we have with the Princeton School Board race.

This year my choice is for change, it is for Adam Bierman.

I have known Adam for over a decade. Over the years, I witnessed Adam engage with different local organizations like Communications of Worker America. Adam collaborates well with others and can work with diverse groups. Adam is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone, a quality I want to see more of in my elected officials. Adam will not simply work to protect the status quo. He understands change is necessary for growth.

Equity, inclusion, and diversity are very important issues for me. My parents are immigrants. I have a special needs son who is 17. Adam truly understands these issues. For him, they are not just talking points. He has actually worked as a teacher, serving low income students and families in the Trenton School District. For over 20 years, Adam has worked within the exact system we are electing an official in.

Please get to know Adam Bierman. Change is good.

Bainy Suri, Esq.
Chestnut Street