Newark Community Leader, Activist 'Truly Cares About People'

NEWARK,NJ — Without community leaders, Newark wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

Several people in Newark nominated Sheila Montague, a former mayoral candidate in the city. Marieliz Monclova explained more about why Montague deserves a nod.

How do you know this community leader?

Her community work

What does this community leader do?

Teacher, district leader

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Community organizing and unity

Other Newark residents expressed the same sentiment about Montague to Patch. One reader praised her "activism and community work," writing that she "truly cares about people" and "is very passionate and honest."

Another reader wrote that Montague "cares a lot about the community."

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