Letter: Boonstra Deserves Wyckoff's Support

To the Editor:

 I am writing to express my support of Rudy Boonstra for Wyckoff Township Committee.  He has considerable experience and knowledge of issues both in and out of government.

Many residents may not know that for 35-plus years Rudy has been involved in the local schools and an advocate for children and their education. Rudy was elected to the Wyckoff Board of Education in 1973 and for 21 years served as a trustee in Wyckoff and at Ramapo/Indian Hills. He always sought to balance the interests of children, parents, staff members and taxpayers. During his tenure on these boards of education, he was involved in the budget process, labor negotiations, personnel selection and evaluation, new program development and athletics. He also served as board president.

Shortly after Rudy left the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education in 1994, he became involved with the Children's Day Nursery and Family Center, a nonprofit pre-school serving children and families of the inner city of Passaic. He was appointed to their board of directors in 1997 and currently serves as its president.

Governing in today's complex world is not easy and involves dedication, experience and a caring for the community. Rudy Boonstra has a proven track record and the skills to continue to serve on the Wyckoff Township Committee.  He deserves your vote today in the Republican primary for re-election.

Nancy Drabik

Former mayor, Wyckoff