", Devon Updegraff-Day:"I believe the 2020 election brought to light security and integrity gaps that if not corrected threaten ourright to a transparent and open election. In our August school board meeting, one of the presenters (Daniel Parris of Project Momentum) discussed that if you are not within 100 yards of the front lines, you dont know whats really going on. If youre uncertain about your registration status, then check on VoteWA. Polzin claims poor management of city investments lost revenue, and hopes that through better management the city could afford to sunset its 6% tax. By no means am I saying our district is perfect in this area. One, I do not support the rewriting of history. I have lived in Maricopa County for over 15 years. I will advocate for our schools to be fully funded so that our educators can get paid theirworth and provideresources that can minimize the stress of being an educator in this climate. The incumbent, Tasha Cerda, is unopposed. This story was originally published November 7, 2022 6:00 AM. Frank McNeill, candidate for NC Senate District 21. ", Mark Aguire:"Continueto invite and engage our community to be a part of our educational resource tools with transparency on what the children in Liberty are learning. It is just as important to teach this as the other subjects. He wants the fire department to monitor the refinery. He wants to hold unhoused people accountable through homeless court and incentivize their access to services. There will always be changes that are necessary to keep our schools safe for students and staff and I support it 100%. Id start by investing in Made-in-America manufacturing, so events abroad dont raise prices here, and by bolstering skills training and apprenticeship programs that are a direct pipeline to critical, good-paying jobs. By contrast, incumbent Harout (Art) Kaskanian posts more about cops than anything else, and posted nothing about stopping police killings during the summer of 2020; incumbent Rodney Tanaka is a retired cop. Reitano is on the Defenders of Justice slate, a group of four progressive women running for judge seats, and endorsed by Ground Game LA. Are those issues sexy? These recommendations were made after extensive research by a team of our editors and writers. Rep. Thai is that good. Dave Zygielbaum is a prosecutor endorsed by the police union. But wait, you might be thinking, why are you all framing this contest as a race between Ann Davison and Shadid, when his opponent is a totally different person? Conservatives are split between Republicans Nathan Hochman and Eric Early and No Party Preference candidate (former Republican) Anne Marie Schubert, all of whom hope to appeal to tough-on-crime voters. David Alvarado was removed from the ballot, andMelody Holehan-Kopas dropped out of the race. School vouchers should not be expanded and this wouldn't be up for discussion if elected officials actually did their jobs andFULLY fund education. And while some of his colleagues have prioritized responding to homelessness by providing services to unhoused residents, OFarrell spent millions of dollars on a violent, cop-led sweep at Echo Park Lake that, horrifically, resulted in nearly as many deaths (7) as long-term housings (13) among the unhoused residents it displaced. Teacher, Iraq War veteran, and immigrant Marvin A. Rodrguez says privatizing interests can no longer be left to weaponize charter schools to undermine our public education system by creating conditions which force our schools to compete for funding and resources. As a teacher and parent of LAUSD kids, Rodrguez wants to increase the opportunities for parents to engage in schools. Nor do we value his experience in government, which amounts to nothing. Note: Quirk-Silva was elected to AD 65 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. To preserve affordable housing, Odega proposes curbing real estate speculation, expanding rent control, creating a city tenants bill of rights, and guaranteeing tenants right to legal counsel. ", Devin Del Palacio:"Yes, I believein the 2020 election results. We inform our members about education issues, advocate for public schools and host a literacy book drive each year. If you can afford a house in Seattle, then you can afford this. Such positions favor wealthy individuals and undermine the tax revenue needed to pay for equitable social services. But its not just about pay. Gavin Newsom is the incumbent Democrat. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. He has promised to cut back on misdemeanor prosecution (including sex workers and unhoused people arrested in sweeps) and to redirect those resources to the affirmative litigation division where they can focus on rooting out wage theft and suing corporate polluters. If you live between Venice, Inglewood, and Lawndale, two races on your ballot might be confusing. By contrast, progressive champion Derek Marshall has raised a considerable amount from individual donations. Sen. Patty Kuderer continues to exceed our expectations for a Bellevue lawmaker who represents Medina. A retired police lieutenant, Slaughter himself served as a reserve deputy. Administrative support and the incorporation of in-school suspension that require the student to clean their school campus cafeteria, bathrooms or repairing vandalism are easy ways to help teachers gain back control of their classrooms. Literally, we will print out this endorsement and eat it. The person who voters pick for this seat will determine whether or not King County reboots the War on Drugs and perpetuates the failed policy of mass incarceration in the coming years, which makes this probably the most important race on the ballot. Zbur has raised an eye-popping $814,505.62 in campaign donations so far, one of which comes from a holdings company called GTM Group Holdings that is described as a sales consulting and government procurement company focused on maximizing our clients ability to sell their products, services and solutions into the federal and SLED markets (State, Local, Education. Judge Carol Elswick is a disgrace. But changing a citys entire election system seems worth it in this case. Asam Sheikh wants to replace MHF at the refinery and require police to undergo extensive training, especially about diversity. Art Basel Edouard Duval-Carri celebrates Haitis artistic tradition with Miami Beach installation Updated November 28, 2022 6:23 PM. I serve on the North Mountain Village Planning Committee and am the Central Region Area Chairman for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), on the Board of Directors of the Sundancers, a member of Westmarc, and a member of Fighter Country Foundation and their Blue Blazer Squadron (Life Member). The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Pasadena is $2,195, which means that renters that have been unable to pay full rent during the now two-year-long pandemic could potentially need to cough up tens of thousands of dollars or face eviction on January 1, 2023. Incumbent Bob Archuleta is a former paratrooper and police officer, who has done very little during his four years representing this southeast LA County district. "Every student and staff member should feel recognized, valued, supported and respected in PUSD. "I was selected from six applicants to fill a vacated seat on the Liberty School Board in October of 2021. You dont even need a stamp! ", Tony Bouie: "A deep dive of school funding is appropriate, possibly through a study session(s). LA 2022 June Primary Election Races. Now, both Villanueva and two of the supervisors seats are up for election. The decisions are not optimal, as it will cause great community disruption but must be made due to budgetary constraints. We have a lot of work to do to assure election integrity on both sides of the aisle!". My mission is to help young peoplereach their fullest potential. These initiatives need both funding and political will to reach their full potential and truly reshape the local carceral landscape. We need safe hospitals and trained personnel if and when the Big One comes. Bryan has largely voted the right way on justice, environmental, and housing legislation in his first year. And hes pro-cop. A public defender with more than three decades of experience, Handler has led the offices police misconduct unit and litigated to diversify juries in South LA. Hernandezs experience with budgeting and writing compassionate legislation in partnership with the community would also seriously challenge a City Council that has long worked primarily for developers and special interests. Cedillo is bad for Los Angeles and CD 1 deserves better representation. You cannot efficiently teach math, reading, and science without this foundation. "Lead by Collaboration: I am committed to listening and seeking out the needs of all, students, parents, and staff in our District. Alcantar is the clear choice. Nick Liddi is a current deputy district attorney in the Hardcore Gang unit, and a former deputy city prosecutor under Haubert. Three of the other candidates Keith Koyano, Georgia Huerta, and Melissa Hammond are prosecutors. "Previously in my career, I would perform Property Condition Assessments for businesses, part of that involves determining probable future costs and forecasting the costs for replacement of building systems (roofing, HVAC, pavement, etc.) In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. She also said she wants more funding for programs that address the root causes of violence, which is often poverty. Gipson is also a former police officer and has supported only the weakest reforms to law enforcement in the face of the George Floyd Uprisings. He has promised to be a prosecutor instead of a politician which is a veiled jab at Haubert, who is considered by many to be checked out of the day-to-day operations of his office. based on age, condition, expected useful life, etc. I have a BA in sociology with a minor in anthropology. Although a public defender is running here, Thomas D. Allison is an outstanding choice for this seat. How long have you lived in Maricopa County, what do you do for a living, and any additional information about yourself you think voters would like to know about you. All told, kind of a wash there. The PUSD board, district and schools can provide supportive resources and services to the student and family to help overcome any student barriers to academic success. In 2021, California redrew its congressional districts based on the 2020 Census. For this reason, I have chosen to run alongside my fellow candidate and friend Heather Rooks. What we see are those whose primary career experience is putting people behind bars competing for the endorsements of the police unions and far-right legal newspapers, such as the Metropolitan News-Enterprise. "That being said, I believe that we should be offering the best curriculum available to our students. "School staff and board members should be listening, problem-solving, working extensively and collaboratively with stakeholders to help students overcome educational obstacles to academic success, such as food and shelter insecurities, transportation, financial, and school supplies needs and social-emotional stabilization services for our students and families to thrive academically. A new round of election results released Thursday show Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva continuing to trail badly against his opponent Robert Luna. Rhambo has been involved in at least three shootings, according to records currently accessible to the public. In our assessment, shes experienced a few hiccups on that last priority. Two-year candidates are Max White andRachel Barnett. Renata Cl is a reporter on The Arizona Republic's K-12 education team. No information is available on their views. Voters should choose RCV. It must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 8 and it must arrive by Nov. 22 to be counted in the final, official tally. ", Brenda Bartels: "GESD is one of the litigants in a current court case. And she did all that without using survivors as political pawns to further entrench us in a police state. Well take that mixed bag over her competition, Vincent Cavaleri, a Trump-loving cop (yikes) and current Mill Creek City Council Member (double yikes), who refers to the FBI as a corrupted arm of the justice departmentand not for cool reasons. Rewarding Republicans by making it harder to identify them on ballots is a dangerous move, especially as they continue their attempts to overthrow our democracy. As a graduate of Deer Valley High School, I have personally seen the greatness this District has to offer. This includes limiting ship size, opposing 5,000-passenger ships. While Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, a former Republican who turned Democrat, claims he supports Medicare for All and says that housing is a human right, he staunchly opposes rent control, which will continue to hurt his constituents.Assemblymember Cristina Garcia received large contributions from real estate, landlord, and developer interests after being one of the few Democrats not to initially support AB1482 in 2020, the statewide rent cap bill. For starters, the first claim in his statement is false. He is endorsed by current Commerce Mayor Oralia Rebollo. An auditor should be willing to be oppositional to the rest of government, uncovering fraud, waste, and abuse. ", Tamillia Valenzuela:"I think one of the biggest issues impacting our K-12 students is having education fully funded andthelack of leadership toactually be bold and stand up for what's right. In his short voters guide statement, he equated protests to tantrums, called gender affirmation surgies genital mutilation, referenced the War on Christmas, and asserted that the libs only care about Black people after they exit the womb. No matter which party ends up controlling the chamber, shell likely find some success in blocking meaningful data privacy protections, extolling the virtues of Pokmon GO tech, nudging forward a bill to make a few pro-industry tweaks to Medicare, standing up for abortion rights, and maybe proposing some tax credits for affordable housing construction. Strong public schools benefit our students, our economy, home values, and our community. "Advocate/Supportive role: My second focus will be advocating for highly trained staff and adequate resources to optimize academic goals for students, teachers and school excellence. Though Leesa Manion and her opponent, Jim Ferrell, are both basically cops, theyre two different breeds of cops. It is important to be including the contradictions, tensions and competing ways to interpret history and historical events to better understand it. We have shamed the lawmaker so much that he nearly turned us down for an interview because we gave him the most non-endorsement endorsement he had ever seen two years ago. And we need common sense gun safety reforms like cracking down on ghost guns, universal background checks and strong red flag laws. The laundry list of items include basic necessities like improving plumbing and ventilation, removing asbestos and mold, and providing safe drinking water. Maricopa Countyhas58public school districts. I want to address two things. General Motors, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, bail bondsmen, Airbnb, and not least of all, notorious wage thieves Walgreens, all have a seat at the table in Rubios office to see what part of your life can be made even more profitable for them. Silverstein supports enhancing public safety, which is often code for increasing the police budget. He graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee and is from St. Louis. Kim supports progressive policies: universal basic income, Medicare for All, and a Green New Deal. "Critical Race Theory is not taught in Dysart schools and it is against Dysart policies. Name: Frank Virginia cops say December 05, 2022 1:42 PM 2022 remembered Opinion: A few of our favorite things from 2022 Members of the The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board and some local writers share their thoughts on 2022. The other candidates at the debate (De Len, Mike Feuer, Rick Caruso, and Joe Buscaino) deflected the question. She supported Obama and Sanders. The classrooms are the front lines, and to make good decisions, school board members need to educate themselves on what is happening on the front lines. Knock LA is a journalistic project of Ground Game LA. This means that the two runoff candidates from District 62 Tina Simone McKinnor and current Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles might show up on your ballot twice if you are in the new, overlapping area. People power beats voter suppression in Georgias Senate runoff. He voted in favor of cop decertification and has taken strong public stands in favor of the Countys efforts to reshape the youth justice system. The need for the ESA Program or School Choice arose through parental demand to address the increasing failure of some public schools to provide a safe environment for our children and to learn proven principles. He has stated that he will not use the Olympics as an excuse to grow the department. Prior to that I was an entrepreneur, running various small businesses. Marija Decker is an employment lawyer and pilates instructor. Schrier likely wont do that well with less territory, but lets try, huh? Her colleagues selected her to chair the Legislative Black Caucus, where shes helped the bodys most diverse group of legislators in history navigate a system built for the comfort of those with lots of money and/or time while also getting a ton of good shit done for her district. Irwins record of not voting for several justice reform bills precludes Knock LA from recommending her. He says that deputy gangs dont exist, that they are also in every police department, and that he is taking care of them. I am on the Board of Directors for Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation, stood up First Things First original North Phoenix Region Committee, serving as their Chairman for the first two years. Viola is also an advocate for the adoption of the Peoples Budget, a community-led participatory budget that would properly fund city services and departments beside the LAPD. Honestly, we get it. ", Brenda Bartels: "I have been volunteering for our community because I truly believe in what our students can do when given the chance. He refuses funding from big pharma, insurance companies, and police unions. Danielle Cornell: "Children come first, and the support of teachers comes closely after. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. Ones freedom is an extraordinarily precious gift, but without a solid education that freedom will always be threatened by authority. Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. I will continue towork with our administration and the legislature to provide the necessary resources our district needs to attract and keep quality educators. Increased investments in N.C. infrastructure are critical to continuing our economic growth. "Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniefordvusd, "Campaign Donations: https://stephaniefordvusd.com/donate/. Richardson is part of the Black political class thats against real systemic change. Prices leadership has also been lacking in the aftermath of the LAPD detonating a massive amount of fireworks on East 27th Street, causing significant destruction, with residents saying their lives are still a mess 10 months later. Her rival, Stephen Grollnek, likely is worse: he believes that defendants are coddled, and opposes rent control and phasing out fossil fuels. Covering Santa Monica, West LA, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Hollywood, and Hancock Park, the new AD 51 is one of the nicest strips of wealthy voters Los Angeles has to offer. Not only is he the only CPA in the race for city controller an office responsible for auditing city finances but he would, astonishingly, be the first CPA in Los Angeles history to serve in this office. Your guide to Novembers election: The candidates and races on South Florida ballots The Miami Heralds voter guide has what you need for the Nov. 8 election. By educating others about how we can achieve equitable justice, we can solve many issues related to race, climate, civil rights, and more.". If we send her back, she aims to build more housing and to un-fuck our tax code so that the people struggling to stay housed dont get stuck with the bill. She worked with stakeholders to pass a resolution asking the Metro board to evaluate alternatives to demolishing Pacoimas central shopping district for the East San Fernando Valley transit project. Click here to read the recommendation at the beginning of this voter guide. She is a coordinator of the DSA-LA South Central Branch, a member of the South Central LA Tenants Union, and co-founder of South Central Mutual Aid. Brenes has organized to defund school police. Her opponent doesnt even have a functioning campaign website. Hernndez would also bring a fresh energy to CD 1, which has suffered under the negligence of incumbent Councilmember Gil Cedillo for the past nine years. ", Devon Updegraff-Day:"Since parental rights is one of my top priorities, I am a big supporter of school choice. Vouchers already divert about $350 million from our public schools every year. My concern is with students' needs not being met, and decisions for policy and funding are not transparent and made by all stakeholders. It's time the state begins listening to the people they are supposed to govern for and make the investment in public schools. Vote Nguyen. Right now, Portland is considering changing its election system to multi-member districts with proportional RCV voting, which seems intriguing. As all business owners and managers know: if you want to recruit and retain high-quality employees, you have to treat them right and pay them appropriately otherwise they will leave you for another position that will appropriately compensate them for their skills. I figured a lunchtime stroll the wannabe cowboy and the scribbling son of one would be a fitting next round. You can reach her at rclo@arizonarepublic.com and follow her on Twitter @renataclo. Heres a last-minute voter guide if you havent cast your ballot in the Nov. 8 election 2022 6:00 AM. Note: Allen was elected to SD 26 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. The state government can help mitigate the statewide teacher shortage by providing funding to assist districts in offering better compensation, recruiting and preparatory programs such as financial support for teacher residency, stipend/tuition assistance in high retention pathways, in exchange for work-time commitment in schools. Likewise, the Board and Administration are required to be proper stewards of the public monies to meet the educational needs of the students. It is fiscally irresponsible to give taxpayer money without accountability of any kind,financially or academic outcomes. Incumbent Leonard Mendoza was removed as mayor by the City Council for abusing his position by using City stationery to promote his election campaign and receive contributions. Can you introduce yourself please? I am a proud born and raised Latino Phoenician. I believe that we can help improve the relationship between our staff and the community through communication, transparency, and parental involvement. Some of which are very difficult to make! Its obvious why Villanueva keeps denying his own words. The only other candidate, Kim Carr, is the former mayor of Huntington Beach and seems to be framing herself as a moderate. Her website has no issue sections, but in a campaign video, she claims to have improved public safety when she was mayor by increasing police patrols.. "Providing stabilization resources for our students, staff, families and schools is an important part of this plan. Vote Ramos. Kelly wants to build new multi-unit housing across the city, instead of in one area, protecting tenants, preventing rent gouging, and incentivizing new accessory dwelling units for low-income tenants. That being said, we need more state support the school district can only do so much, therefore working with state legislators to support public education is extremely important. The state already has a voucher program in place. Along with the number of scholarship dollars our students are receiving for college and or the trades. And as a centrist power-player in Olympia, he knows where to find the money to fund the kinds of programs he wants to support, which include efforts to increase turnout in underserved communities. This majority-BIPOC district, which includes Watts, Wilmington, and San Pedro, has been poorly represented by conservative Democrat and former police officer Joe Buscaino for the past 10 years. Driver going 115 mph drags state trooper stuck in door for 3 miles, Virginia cops say Get to know the candidates with our NC 2022 Voter Guide. Finally, Zack Deere doesnt have a campaign presence yet. What he lacks in infrastructure and campaign funding, he makes up with tenacity. Hes the only candidate in the race that addresses the systemic roots of crime and the housing crisis. Incumbent Chris Holden is running unopposed but still collecting very healthy campaign donations from PG&E, Chevron, Amazon, and various police unions. Pasadena Northwest Commissioner Allen Shay is a Pasadena Association of Realtors Local Government Relationship Committee member. Rave fucked up her chance at our support when she asked for more nuance on inclusionary zoning reforms and used the phrase mom and pop landlords unironically. extend and deepen the injustice of mass incarceration, the biggest roadblock to our housing shortage, The Threat to Democracy Is Alive and Well in Washington State. Your guide to Novembers election: The candidates and races on South Florida ballots The Miami Heralds voter guide has what you need for the Nov. 8 election. Democrat, Republican and nonpartisan votes, plus local races and referendum. Thats all well enough and good, but thats not where he spends most of his time. Hes self-employed in the insurance field. For the last year, Alex Villanueva and I had dropped diss tracks on each other in public, online and in print. Karen Kwak is an organizer with the Glendale Tenants Union who advocates progressive policies such as rent control, police accountability, living wages, and climate action. The decision of who to vote for for LA County sheriff is about harm reduction. He agreed with most of the policy positions that made us like Reed, but he said he doesnt want to eliminate single-family zoning. Load more posts . This low-profile office has the important duty of assessing the value of all taxable real estate and business property in LA County. He is a former Army colonel and prosecutor who is not only extremely proud of working as the US drug czar under Bill Clinton which strikes us as a bit alarming but he regularly refuses to vote for progressive legislation, such as SB81, to stop making prison sentences longer; AB1346, to phase out fossil fuel powered landscaping equipment; and AB1395, the Climate Crisis Act. Thats more than we can say for her Republican challenger, Tiffany Smiley, who would probably be heckling pregnant people outside a Planned Parenthood right now if she werent so tragically under-caffeinated. We do not rate Entenman highly for her support of charter schools, which sap resources from public schools that need every dollar and every good teacher they can find. This isnt a close call. The 2022 election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Specifically, Stern supports zeroing out the population of its prisons and jails in favor of community-based care, even to the point of openly antagonizing the powerful probation officer association. Saying that something did not happen or did not exist, doesn't remove it from history. She was appointed by Gavin Newsom. by Anton Oleinik. ", Paul Carver:"National Rhetoric is exactly correct, and the schools are not the battlefield for these ideological wars. Hes on the ballot for the full-term race and hes a write-in candidate for the short-term race. Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. State Senator Bob Hertzberg and West Hollywood City Councilmember Lindsey Horvath are running to replace Sheila Kuehl on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. ", Kyle Clayton:"The plan needs to start from the state legislature and fully fund public schools. I am the current Governing Board President for Liberty Elementary School District, in addition to my role with the District I also serve as the Vice Chair ASBAIT which is the Health Care Benefits Provider for Hundreds of School Districts throughout the State of Az. This topic also falls under Title IX and the 1964 Civil Rights Act and discrimination based on gender and sexuality has been ruled on by the Supreme Court of the United States. That kind of thinking only makes sense if you believe that forcing poor people to pay a much larger share of their income on taxes than rich people isnt messed up. "I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 25 years of experience in areas such as internal/external auditing, assurance and compliance. Expanding the electorate is good because it will encourage elected officials to listen to people they usually dont need to listen to in order to win under the current rules. In Dysart, we are experiencing constant growth and it has been difficult in the past to pass bonds for capital items and improvements like new schools, building renovations and school buses. She also was the only member of Congress in LA to vote against the RENACER Act, whose sanctions make life more difficult for members of the large Nicaraguan immigrant community by imposing greater visa restrictions. Republican Toni Holle is running for this seat for the third time, with this run looking just as hopeless as the last two. She calls for a Green New Deal for Public Schools which would turn them into accessible areas of green space and convert all LAUSD schools to renewable energy, reimagine school safety, and fully staff schools with counselors, psychiatric social workers, librarians, nurses, and aides. I believe that public schools are the core of every community and every child deserves a quality public school in their neighborhood. Over the past month alone, the average rent for a studio apartment surpassed the rent on one-bedrooms in Pasadena after increasing by a shocking 39% to $2,348. Here are House races to watch, Voters dissatisfied about direction of California but still back Newsom, poll shows, Sheriff Villanueva in tight race as challenger Robert Luna has edge in new poll, High gas costs hurt California drivers as refiners rake in huge profits. Altamirano is also a close ally of former Councilmember Tina Baca Del Rio, who got the largest-ever financial penalty against a sitting California local official. Her constituents should keep badgering her on this issue, but were confident shell be more receptive than her opponent, a career hack for the Washington State Republican Party. Little Lake City School District needs a lot of help repairing their schools and bringing them up to code. Indeed, Congress hasnt even voted on it this term. The predominance of women having abortions, theyre Black, theyre in their thirties, they already have a couple of kids. Lets live in the present. We dont recommend candidates who dont do enough to push back on police budgets and displacement due to gentrification. Republican Tom Lackey is seeking reelection by continuing his support for increasing traffic stops in the search for impaired drivers, despite the long-standing problem of Black and Latine residents in the Antelope Valley being targeted in traffic stops. Note: Steel was elected to CA 48 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. All contributions go directly to our journalism. Do you believe in the 2020 election results? The Empowerment Scholarship Account program is heavily regulated to ensure funds are spent properly but allows families to have many more options when seeking the best education for their children. Sykes, Democrat Mary Wills Bode and Libertarian Ryan Brown are all running for this seat. Stephanie Simacek:"Please click on the links below to find out more about Stephanie Simacek and her candidacy for a seat on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board. As a state, Arizona already spends the least amount per child in the entire nation. AD 40 has three candidates running and no one is remotely close to being as good as Pilar Schiavo. Sal Genovese doesnt call for Medicare for All, and the rest of the candidates are conservatives. Anti-abortion billionaire and architect of USCs sexual assault cover-up Rick Caruso has spent $23 million (and counting) of his personal fortune on blitzing voters with print and digital advertisements replete with nonsensical platitudes. The other candidate options have been sorely disappointing. For starters, he wants to remove onerous parking regulations for housing construction, and we want him to do that, plus propose the 30 or 40 different housing solutions he claims to have in the hopper. ", Kimberly Moran: "I will continue to navigate these challenges by using data to make evidence-based decisions that support the best interest of all students.". Sometimes legislators cause bills to die through amendments or preventing hearings in committee. There are voices that are being left out and dismissed when it comes to issues and that ain't right! ", Kyle Clayton:"School Board members set the goals and plans for the district. He also supports a national abortion ban. Elections; Your Legal Disability Rights; Learn About Life in the U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies; Benefits, Grants, Loans. For the most part the exodus from public schools boils down to the loss of parental rights and lack of safety for the child. A person who wants to see all of our students thrive. Read latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. We work with nearby districts to save on the costs of some high-cost maintenance. Los Angeles is one of the 10 most expensive places to conduct business, and right now local businesses have to compete with contractors based in local cities that have lower costs. We need to work with universities to get more students interested in these careers. Teachers can't be spending half of their paycheck to cover their health insurance. Much of this area has undergone heavy gentrification in the past five years, as multiple new luxury apartment buildings have gone up along with the median rents sharp increase across the city. ", Bryan Parks:"Professional staff shortages are the #1 issue impacting K-12 public education. School Board members can advocate for these programs that not only support educational pathways, along with aspirations of parents and community but propel students for future education and career success. We rate Rep. Debra Entenman highly for sponsoring legislation to stand up the states Office of Independent Investigations, which should eventually reduce bias in investigations of police killings once it really gets going. If we press state lawmakers to pass the local options bill, and then press Seattle and/or King County to take a year to study and recommend some options, then the City could feasibly set up a better RCV on a timeline similar to the one prescribed in this measure. Several sites in the metro-east are offering grace period registration, but you must register and vote in the same visit. The incumbent, Laura Doud, hasnt done it. If you live in this district, voting for Iqbal-Zubair is absolutely imperative. And she raised money from people at insurance companies like Blue Shield and Humana. And he is the only candidate who has stated that not only should the notorious Mens Central Jail be torn down, it should not be replaced. He spent thousands of tax dollars to mount a religious phrase in city hall and voted to kill coyotes, even though the city had an effective coyote hazing program that didnt require killing. The incumbent, Mina Semenza, is unopposed. Not only did she work with Rep. Tina Orwall to address the states rape kit backlog, she also pushed U.S. Sen. Patty Murray to introduce the Survivors Access to Supportive Care Act, which Congress incorporated into the new and improved Violence Against Women Act. Five people filed signatures to run for two four-year seats on the DysartUnified School District governing board, but John Polk dropped out of the race. They still shared their ideas with The Republic. Students of the District need to have a good start in life so they can become productive members of society and leaders of their generation. He also seems to support environmentally toxic desalination projects. He is an immigrant and was the only renter on the council. Her top priorities also include COVID-19 recovery, addressing illegal short-term rentals and the housing crisis, and reducing the number of people incarcerated while also providing programs to help formerly incarcerated people reenter society. Meanwhile, her Republican opponent appears to be a walking personification of a cop union. I moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1997 from my hometown of Bloomington, Indiana where I attended Indiana University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, and concentration in Family Studies. This requires more individualized learning and support at a time when staffing shortages are at a critical level, and classrooms are overcrowded. Summerville goes further: as a military veteran, he passionately calls for reducing military spending. Melissa Ewing:"Having a robust marketing strategy to bring teachers, education professionals and school nurses to our schools will be imperative. Refusing to vote for sheriff does not stop or undo the damage of Villanueva. Get breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Not only is Mendoza still running, but the Democratic Party still endorsed him after this. Shes unopposed, so she will win. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. He pushed for the no confidence motion against progressive District Attorney George Gascn, accusing Gascn of making it that the criminals have more rights than the victims. He endorsed Meshal Kash Kashifalghita and Steve Johnson, who are like-minded candidates. This is an open seat with no incumbent and only one candidate who isnt calling for cops: Kailee Caruso. My child also goes to school in the Washington Elementary School District, so I also have experience of what school is like for our students today. Incumbent Democrat Miguel Santiago is running unopposed. The incumbent, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, endorsed West Hollywood City Councilmember Lindsey Horvath. ", Bryan Parks:"Since my appointment to the Liberty 25 school board last October, I have championed full transparency by requiring the administration to have public meetings on new curriculum, and displaying all curriculum, Primary and supplementary materials be posted on the district website. He has a good record of supporting public housing residents in the district. Some of Tuesday nights unofficial results will also be in Wednesdays e-edition, and follow-up information will appear in Thursdays print edition. Probably the easiest choice on the ballot. Carrillo cast the lone dissenting vote when the Palmdale City Council recently made a vote of no confidence on LA County District Attorney George Gascn. She gives it to us straight. April Saucedo Hood wants more police on the streets, and is running because of a rise in violent crime. 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