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Priya Patel
Candidate for Board of Education · Edison Township
Election Day: Tue, November 3, 2026
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About Priya
Parent, software engineer, and longtime school volunteer.
Why running: Parents should understand how school budgets and classroom decisions are made — and have a voice in both.Candidate-provided statement
Quick Facts
- Office
- Board of Education
- District
- Edison Township
- Background
- School volunteer coordinator
Top Priorities
Education
Prioritize classroom staffing, transparent budgeting, and multilingual family engagement.
Property Taxes
Seek efficiencies and grants before asking taxpayers for new operating increases.
Priya's Platform
- Prioritize classroom staffing, transparent budgeting, and multilingual family engagement.
- Seek efficiencies and grants before asking taxpayers for new operating increases.
Candidate questions and responses
Q: Will you support later school start times?
A: I support reviewing start-time research with families and staff and piloting changes where transportation logistics allow.
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