Editor, Gazette-Journal:
In the upcoming school board elections, the true ethos and financial prudence of Gloucester County stand at a precipice. I strongly advocate for the election of Darren P. Post, Matthew Ray Nash, Jenn D. Baker, Ted W. Engquist, and David Conway Seabolt, a team whose “Day 1 Promise” underscores their commitment to prioritizing broad-based community interests over narrowly focused agendas.
The board’s recent decision to allocate nearly $8M for “gender-inclusive” bathroom renovations in our elementary and middle schools is emblematic of a leadership that lacks authentic representation. While inclusivity is laudable, such a significant expenditure, catering to an extremely small demographic, especially with minimal community input, is both fiscally irresponsible and misaligned with the values of the vast majority in our county.
Moreover, with the looming referendum on a tax hike for renovating the sports complex at Gloucester High School, residents remain uninformed...