BOWSER, JR. & GUERRA-FRAZIER

Mayor James Bowser, elected on the Township Committee in 2022 and selected as Mayor this year, has dedicated many years to serving the people of Union with passion and commitment. His journey in public service reflects his deep-rooted dedication to the community and his drive to make Union an even better place to live.

 

Bowser grew up in Newark, where he attended public schools, giving him a firsthand understanding of the importance of strong, community-focused leadership. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).

 

Before moving to Union 29 years ago, he lived in Irvington with his late wife, Gail. His path to becoming Union’s mayor began with grassroots involvement as a district leader in the township. His leadership skills quickly became evident, leading to his appointment to Union’s Planning Board, where he later became Chairman. He continued his public service by winning a seat on the Township Committee, where his commitment to the township’s future ultimately led him to his role as Mayor.

 

As Mayor, Bowser is dedicated to enhancing Union’s strengths, particularly its diversity, strategic location, and high-quality public services. He proudly highlights Union’s central location between the Garden State Parkway, Route 22, and Route 78, making it a highly desirable place to live.

Patricia Guerra-Frazier has dedicated her life to educating our community’s children. Her enthusiasm and creativity have only expanded over her 23 years as an educator, allowing her the opportunity to use her well-honed communication and interpersonal skills to enhance our childrens’ development and learning capabilities.

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Guerra-Frazier takes particular enjoyment in the relationships built and ongoing lines of communication established with parents to provide the greatest possible learning environment for students. She continues to be a strong proponent of the need to adjust instruction to meet individual needs and utilize teaching strategies to effectively engage students while working in constant collaboration with fellow educators to develop and revise existing curriculum.

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Patricia Guerra-Frazier is looking forward to working with Township Committee colleagues and Union Township residents in the same collaborative and constructive way that has made her last 23 years in education such a success.