Editor, Gazette-Journal:

We support Elisa Nelson for reelection to school board, York District GCPS.

As community members there’s pride in GCPS having high standards about education. To uphold this responsibility, it’s important to have board members who will strengthen the educational environment.

When considering selection of a candidate, foremost character should be considered. When it comes to Elisa, we could give few people higher appraisal. Her integrity and selflessness has been a model to look towards. She’s compassionate with tremendous action in her personal, professional and community service life. On the board, she has proven to make responsible choices and represent her District and their views with dedication even if the topics were difficult.

Elisa is no nonsense, yet caring and her résumé speaks volumes. Her years of experience in business, volunteer work within schools and her recent four years on the school board provide her with corporate and local knowl...