Anonymous Parents Mail District-Wide Letter Accusing Union City Leaders of Failing to Protect Students

Union City, N.J. — January 2026

An anonymous group of Union City parents has sent a letter to every household in the Union City School District, accusing city leaders and the Union City Board of Education of failing to protect children and demanding immediate action.

The letter, written by parents and paid for through private donations, was mailed in both English and Spanish. Parents behind the effort say they felt they had no other option after years of frustration, silence, and inaction from those in power.

According to the letter, parents are raising serious concerns about alleged misconduct involving a Union City High School assistant principal. The letter calls for the official to be immediately suspended while a full, independent investigation takes place.

The mailing directly criticizes Mayor Brian Stack, accusing him of turning a blind eye to serious issues in the school system while presenting himself as a champion of “community progress.” The letter claims that political protection, favoritism, and a lack of accountability have allowed problems to continue instead of being addressed.

Parents say the issue goes beyond one individual and reflects a deeper problem in Union City’s leadership.

“Our children’s safety must be non-negotiable,” the letter states, accusing city and school officials of caring more about protecting reputations and political power than protecting students.

The Union City Board of Education is also heavily criticized for failing to act decisively and for not being transparent with parents. The letter urges families to demand accountability by contacting the Board directly, attending school board meetings, and filing reports with appropriate agencies if their children were affected.

The letter lists phone numbers for the Board of Education, child protection services, and local police, encouraging parents to take action and speak up.

Parents involved in the mailing say the decision to include a Spanish version was intentional, meant to ensure that all families—especially those who are often left out of these conversations—are fully informed.

“This was about reaching everyone,” said one parent familiar with the effort. “For too long, people have stayed quiet because they felt powerless. That’s changing.”

The letter ends with a clear message: silence protects abusers, not children. Parents say the goal of the mailing is to force transparency, accountability, and real change in Union City.

As the letter continues to circulate throughout the city, many residents say it reflects a growing anger toward Mayor Brian Stack and long-standing concerns about corruption, secrecy, and unchecked power within Union City’s political and school systems.

Whether city leaders and the Board of Education respond publicly remains to be seen, but parents say they are no longer willing to wait.

“This is about our kids,” one parent said. “And we’re done being ignored.”