I sincerely thank all the voters for coming out to vote on the election day. As a candidate for the board of education challenging two incumbents running on the same slate, I am truly honored and humbled to get elected. My campaign team and supporters share the vision of an enriched and diverse community where excellent education is valued and learning with passion is cherished. And I strongly believe the same vision is shared by the vast majority if not all residents.
I appreciate all the candidates for their willingness to devote their time and energy to public service, and I am proud that we all ran clean and positive campaigns. I have sent my congratulations to Dana Krug, as well as Isaac Cheng in Plainsboro, and I am looking forward to working with them and other board members. I have expressed my sincere appreciation to Richard Kaye, as well as Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz in Plainsboro, and asked them to be my mentors, so that their wealthy knowledge and experiences can be leveraged. I will stay in touch with the entire community that I represent, and become their voice and advocate.
On election day a senior citizen said to me, I voted for you because the effort you put into your campaign showed how hard you are willing to work, and how much you really care. My motto for the next three years as a board member will be working hard for our community driven by strong passion and deep care to our children’s education. I hope to gain more support from you all, including those who did not vote for me on November 4. Thank you.
Yingchao ‘YZ’ Zhang
The writer is a member-elect of the Board of Education representing West Windsor.
