The City of Syracuse Board of Education has a new member.
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens has appointed Desire Ndagijimana to fill the vacancy left by the removal of Twiggy Billue. It will be done on an interim basis until the next election.
“We are grateful for Mr. Ndagijimana’s willingness to step in and support the district during this transition,” Owens said in a press release. “His appointment will help ensure stability and continuity as the Board continues its important work on behalf of our community."
Owens noted that Ndagijimana grew up in a refugee camp and has a background supporting those with disabilities and mental health needs, which she said will bring "meaningful representation to students and families in our district whose lives have followed similar paths.”
Ndagijimana also serves on the Citizen Review Board and is a member of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee in the 13th Ward.
