She said her future gun violence prevention policies slap people with misdemeanors with learning components, which is an improvement. Despite this glaringly non-progressive work background, his platform is seemingly anti-establishment and anti-corruption. Smallwood-Cuevas appears to be one of the rare insiders intent on using her connections for good. We dont mean to simp, but if every State lawmaker woke up tomorrow as a Rep. My-Linh Thai clone, Washington would have the funniest law-making body on the planet, and wed probably end all poverty and suffering in a few years. Young Yaroslavsky has also demonstrated a genuine interest in engagement with community and activist groups, even when such engagement offers little in the way of short-term political gain. Hes also made it clear, through his actions, that his belief in co-governance and accountability to community members is more than just lip service, with a campaign operation that has stressed outreach and open decision-making. Being willing to have conversations and provide facts has to be commonplace. As previously mentioned, our Educators are busy enough trying to serve all children equally and get them the education they need to succeed in the World. Ranked-choice Voting Won in Seattle. ", Devon Updegraff-Day:"My campaign platform focuses onparental rights, student behavior andstudent performance. His work as a lieutenant colonel in the Washington State National Guard prepared him to run large operations, such as the August primary he just administeredapparently without much of a hitch. If a company wants to recruit and retain high-quality employees, they have to treat them right and compensate them appropriately. Updated December 06, 2022 7:55 PM Cyclist, 61, killed and Durham County deputy injured in highway hit-and-run incident Updated December 05, 2022 12:22 PM Cliff Numark is a Torrance native who was elected to the city council and the El Camino College Board. We would not be able to maintain our buildings without their support. I support parents making all educational, medical, and mental health decisions for their children; including where their children attend school. A recent Gallup poll showed that K-12 workers have the highest burnout rate of any industry, nationwide (44% said always/very often, compared to construction or community/social services that were half as much!). Or, more accurately, to scare people away from Soto-Martinez. To borrow a couple phrases from an email written by Republican House Minority Leader J.T. However, the district lacks the funds to build a new school, or complete all repairs and updates needed. ", Daniel Blackson:"As the state increases funding, staff pay is increased, especially teacher salaries. He also shows innovative thinking in other policy areas, including reimagining public safety, addressing food deserts, and rethinking parking tickets. Once he graduated, we moved to Bloomington in 1978, where he began working for Indiana University and we settled in Bloomington. Other candidates in this race include former Victorville City Councilmember Rita Ramirez, who was removed from the City Council after it was revealed she lives in Twentynine Palms; Paul Fournier, who describes himself on his website as a devout Christian who sees COVID public policy as medical tyranny and is slightly to the right of Atila the Hun, and Roger La Plante, who has no website and has reported no fundraising. But the elections department recommends you mail in the ballot on the Friday before election day (11/4) to make sure it gets postmarked on time. Vote for him. Hes a law professor and the founder of a nonprofit that holds free legal clinics that focus on domestic violence and expungements. This wouldnt guarantee local businesses would win the bid, but it would move them to the front of the line. Knock LA also thanks The Future Left for inviting its friends to help, and ChangeTheLAUSD.com for helping to research the LA school board races. 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. Its also important to note that, currently, the elected position of sheriff must have law enforcement experience. "Despite the voucher expansion, PUSD remains a district of choice because of all the great programs they offer in promoting students into postsecondary schooling and career success. High Student Needs: Schools and teachers face a unique challenge in meeting the high academic needs of students due to the pandemic. We cannot continue to blame our teachers and schools for being understaffed and lacking resources when we dont fund them. We are in the 6th year of a teacher crisis where 70% of our classrooms do not have a certified teacher in them. I want to be clear on that point. Those corporate drones in the Senate will need her leadership in this discussion if were to make this place even just a little fairer any time soon. If only! According to a King County Council staff memo, this one move could increase voter turnout by as much as 30% on average in those races, which is fucking bonkers. Elections; Your Legal Disability Rights; Learn About Life in the U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies; Benefits, Grants, Loans. Vote Fitzgibbon. If youre short on time, jump straight to our Cheat Sheet. The Mejia campaign has the most grassroots support in the city controller race, raising more money in small-dollar donations than all of the other campaigns combined. Wed love to see her use that power to push through truly transformational bills, such as a statewide universal health care system or the Worker Protection Act, but she hasnt. Incumbent Monica Rodriguez has a decent track record. He owns four properties and has tenants in two of them. There's definitely a high student-to-teacher ratio in the district with no teacher assistants. Id also hold corporations accountable for flagrantly raising prices, undercutting competition, and putting their shareholders above the interests of working North Carolinians. Based on the limitations and powers of a school board member, whats your platform? Los Angeles November election will feature three local ballot measures. I support comprehensive immigration reform that secures our border, reduces wait times for legal immigration, and improves our visa programs, including our agricultural visas which our farmers tell me are so important for their work. All of that sounds nice. The safety of our schools is also a huge priority, no parent or child should ever have to worry about if their school is safe. Brar is the most progressive of the four candidates running for AD 67, but also the least experienced. Gaslighting is Merriam-Websters word of the year for 2022, but this new term describes an old problem with far reaching consequences. The race for U.S. congressional seats, governor, state legislators and more will be on the line Tuesday for the midterm election, and the Belleville News-Democrat has compiled a last-minute guide for you: More than 200 candidates are on area ballots in the election for federal, state and local offices on Tuesday. Teachers are leaving the state and the profession, and we are left with many vacant teaching positions. At $7,000 each, it is estimated that it could remove $595M out of the General Fund if all students who attend private or homeschool request a voucher. But shes better than John Dickinson, who is unfit for office despite possessing impeccable style and a campaign website that a black-pilled, post-vaporwave Gen Z dork would die for. Local 11 (the hotel and restaurant workers union), who has also organized as a member of DSA-LA and NOlympics and even has localist chops with service on the Los Feliz Neighborhood Council. As the president of the Pacoima Neighborhood Council, Elisa Avalos, the only challenger, is a passionate advocate for the community. But choosing this particular version of RCV in this particular way could create more hurdles to implementation than need be. Let's work together to make it happen. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Friedman has built up the political capital necessary to start breaking from the pack of centrist Democrats running the state if she wanted to and its high time that she did so. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. He is supported by weapons manufacturers, fossil fuel interests, and a Koch brother PAC. I will focus on hiring and retaining certified teachers in every classroom, improving math/reading proficiency, decreasing classroom sizes and social workers/counselor ratios and offering high-quality academic choices within the district. The remaining candidates, Sandy Sun, an employee of the LA County Assessors office, and Anthony Lopez, do not appear to be running actual campaigns. The incumbent trustee is Satra D. Zurita. Of the other candidates, LA City Controller Ron Galperin has Betty Yees support, but has a reputation for racial discrimination. The most prominent Democrat, Christy Smith, has the support of some large unions and has many endorsements from establishment California Democrats. While he was raised in LA, Biblarz has only lived in LA as an adult for two years and lacks strong roots in the community that would keep him accountable while in office. According to the LA Times, back in 2015, candidate Karina Macias raised money for a state Assembly candidate from people linked to companies that were awarded contracts by Macias and Huntington Parks council majority, which included the citys bus service and dial-a-ride operator, its street sweeping and bus stop maintenance vendor, and a towing company.. I try my best to listen to all the staff of Littleton about what they need, and what solutions they have, and be theirvoice if needed. In 2021, California redrew its congressional districts based on the 2020 Census. Also, the United States Senate is grouped with the United States House of Representatives. We live in a country where someone like Republican Federal Way City Council Member Linda Kochmar vilifies homeless people to try to score political points with wealthy homeowners in the suburbs. He wants the fire department to monitor the refinery. Knock LAs choice, Elizabeth Alcantar, is Cudahys mayor. "As a school board member and based on the federal and state-imposed limitations, I work with fellow board members to provide quality education to all students, continuously improve standardized testing scores, maintain a high school graduation rate above 90%, provide vocational education opportunities, provide extracurricular opportunities, properly maintain District facilities, encourage parent involvement, provide competitive salaries, and retain our excellent teachers. Yesenia Maria Cuarenta is a teacher on the Paramount School Board who has been willing to stand up to local power broker Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. Although he is a co-sponsor of a Medicare for All bill now, he voted for the omnibus bill that ended funding for the COVID costs of uninsured people, a form of Medicare for All that we got because of the pandemic. Nonsense. Shes endorsed by Ground Game LA. The other two candidates are Republicans whose positions are to the right of Brar and Quirk-Silva. The legislature continues to ignore the will of the voters. Theres plenty to uncover in Long Beach. While some of his colleagues sought to pass a true pandemic eviction protection for renters, OFarrell cast a deciding vote to defeat it, forcing City Council to pass a weaker proposal instead. Republican Matthew Jacobs raised nearly as much in the latest FEC filing, running on a platform of Defending the American Dream.. 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. I try not to rush to judgment without proper evaluation and I am not afraid to admit I was wrong should I be presented with a cogent case backed by evidence. Her issues include the Gold Line Train station bringing unhoused transients to the city. You can use these unofficial results to get a sense of the winner in races that are not close. Note: Rodriguez was elected to AD 52 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. None of the potential drawbacks of making this switch even come close to touching the benefits. We should not be expanding vouchers to for-profit schools that have no financial or academic accountability. There are two incumbents, Leigh Chavez and Fenton Eng, and one challenger, Ben Zhang. Hes the only candidate that doesnt take money from the fossil fuel industry, real estate developers, or any corporate or special interest groups. However, she is out of touch with the citys current landscape; she has not only called for restoring the LAPD to its maximum capacity in response to false, police-backed crime wave narratives (which she has stoked), but also vigorously defended the stance at every opportunity. So, in addition to the constant refinement of our current curriculum, I will advocate for financial literacy training, comprehensive technology programs, teaching communication skills, global studies, critical thinking skills, life skills, and much more. 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. Not only did she tie up those loose ends, but she also worked proactively to expand abortion access by passing a bill that required student health plans that cover maternity care to also cover abortions. The challenger, George Barks, is a Republican who does not have a campaign website yet. 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. Voting No on the first question aligns us with a bunch of odious conservatives who drop tens of thousands of dollars on local elections every year in an attempt to hoard their treasure. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. ", Stephanie Simacek:"DVUSD actually does a very good job taking care of our schools. Ruth N. Luevand is a teacher who is endorsed by the LA County Federation of Labor. She has a PhD in education and is endorsed by the Glendale Teachers Association and Glendale City Councilmember Daniel Brotman. The challenger has support from both Democratic and Republican legislators and says hell push for more COVID protections and distance learning options. She says jailing the unhoused is heartless and calls for replacing MHF at the refinery. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. (Photo illustration by Nicole Vas / Los Angeles Times; Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times; Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times), 2022 Los Angeles County midterm election: Live results, Karen Bass cuts into Rick Carusos slim lead in L.A. mayors race, L.A. County Sheriff Villanueva still trails Luna as a new round of election results released, Caruso takes slight lead in an L.A. mayoral race still too close to call, Bass, Caruso focus on how to bridge L.A.s racial divides in mayoral debate, Bass and Caruso differ on crime issues and policing but not as much as many think, L.A. to vote on mansion tax to raise money for housing. While this legislation can slow down skyrocketing housing costs, vacancy control is what the state Costa-Hawkins Act prevents cities from doing. By housing type, it is one of the most renter-heavy. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. Approval voting allows people to vote for all the candidates they approve of in a given race. ", AmySoucinek:"The second way we can support publiceducation is giving education support professionals a voice in the discussion and listening to them. It depends on who is asking. That atmosphere of respect & collaboration is lacking in our current governing board. Not in the slightest. He is endorsed by current Commerce Mayor Oralia Rebollo. Hes endorsed by Ground Game LA. Elizabeth Lashley-Haynes is a highly experienced and respected public defender. ", Kyle Clayton: "First, we have to combat disinformation. What happened during the 2020 election demonstrates that this nation has so much work that needs to be done. Knock LA doesnt have enough information on the candidates to make a recommendation. Unfortunately, she shared posts on social media that were extremely problematic. The school voucher system needs to stop. Not only did Gabriel vote for it in 2021, he voted for other progressive priorities as well, such as Medicare for All / CalCare. 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. After losing to Fitzgibbon by a mile in 2016, standard-issue Republican Andrew Pilloud is back with his vow to protect unborn babies and his fact-free approach to crime. Of the other candidates, San Fernando Valley realtor Mel Wilson deserves an honorable mention for his role in decriminalizing Metro fare enforcement by taking the task away from the notorious LA County Sheriffs Department and establishing a new, unarmed fare enforcement team. How will you navigate the challenges regarding national rhetoric spilling into local schools related to critical race theory, social-emotional learning, LGBTQ inclusion, and equity issues? ", William Coniam:"I believe the biggest issue impacting K-12 students in Arizona is recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers. The Republican, Paul Jones, is a right-wing nut who is antiGreen New Deal. It's not even taught at the high school level. Teaching requires asking challenging age-appropriate questions, questioning conventionalwisdom, examination of different perspectives and thinking critically. Art Basel Edouard Duval-Carri celebrates Haitis artistic tradition with Miami Beach installation Updated November 28, 2022 6:23 PM. What if we took a beat to review a few of the different versions of RCV to figure out what works best for Seattle? In 2021, California redrew its congressional districts based on the 2020 Census. Pasadena Human Relations Commission Chair Brandon D. Lamar is a longtime resident with heavy involvement in multiple youth programs. Sheriff Alex Villanueva does. Still, he continues to rake in campaign contributions from a laundry list of bad actors, including the firehose of corruption that GTM Group Holdings (a company that exists solely to connect the private sector to public money) represents. Sen. Patty Kuderer continues to exceed our expectations for a Bellevue lawmaker who represents Medina. Children are only children for a fraction of their life and the parent is charged with the safety and education of that child. So I am familiar with the process of planning for long-term repairs and budgeting. Having close ties to downtown business interests, she shouldnt be trusted. Note: Friedman was elected to AD 43 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. The SECB would love to have fewer landlords, corporate shills, lawyers, and outright demons in the State Legislature and more high school Social Studies teachers such as incumbent Rep. Steve Bergquist. Zbur is also taking money from Tesla, charter schools, energy companies, and insurance companies. As a perennial GOP candidate, he is running the perennial GOP playbook. Polls will be open in St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Clinton, Bond, Washington and Randolph counties at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. I humbly ask for your vote for the Dysart Governing Board. She also co-wrote SB51, which could displace nearly 100 residents living in mismanaged CalTrans homes in El Sereno. I just knew I had to take it. NC teacher talks about disarming student who fired gun. Voters should return Roger Goodman to Olympia so that his sonorous speaking voice may continue to resonate beneath the Capitol dome for at least another two years. Knowledge is power that can lead to liberation, why wouldn't we want to support that as a state? While we hope that this case will have positive impacts moving forward, we will continue to submit requests to the SFB for projects and utilize Bond funds as well. While I consider myself a fiscal conservative, my decisions are guided by the well-being of the community. I am on the NW Maricopa County League of Women Voters Education team. Look out for the candidate forum on May 26. 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. If re-elected, she said shell help get frontline service workers better wages. But shes not just a TV ad. Finally, Joseph Rodriguez is extremely pro-police, with a passage on his website scapegoating George Gascn. Experience matters and I hope to earn your support this November for reelection.". 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. He has pushed for approval of controversial housing developments, including two built by his campaign donor Ventus Group, that have displaced low-income tenants. It is a working peoples issue.". Incumbent Dana Cortez has rarely showed up for her elected role, citing an undisclosed medical condition. 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? Finkle did have a red flag, though. The incumbent from Los Angeles County, Tony Vazquez, is a former Santa Monica mayor who was one of the early endorsers of Bernie Sanders for president in the summer of 2019. "I believe that each student has the right to equal education and treatment no matter who they are, what they believe, or where they come from. 45% of LGBTQ students thought about committing suicide. She campaigns for Medicare for All, tuition-free college, increased affordable housing, job training programs, and environmental justice. The other candidates dont bear mentioning. If youre a progressive living in Shoreline who knows at least three of your neighbors, you should seriously consider running for this seat in 2026. Name: Frank Virginia cops say December 05, 2022 1:42 PM This is a regressive tax, but low-income residents or seniors who use the parcel as their primary residence would be exempt. For almost two years, Ive been the admin of a Facebook group dedicated to the parents and guardians of DVUSD students, providing our nearly 5,000 members with district updates, helping them understand new policies, recapping board meetings to keep them informed, and fostering discussion that helps guide our community through the challenges of parenting. Ive been an Arizona and Maricopa County resident for 10 years, residing within the Deer Valley Unified School District for eight years. They need to stop playing political games purposely arranging the budget so that school districts are forced to pass overrides year after year, having to go into special sessions to void the AEL, etc. Judge Carol Elswick is a disgrace. William Coniam:"The recently passed state budget allocates $200 million in building renewal grant funding (+$93 million in supplemental funding for FY2022 which would apply for a grant that was submitted in FY2022 but wasnt initially approved). Unless you want some Trump dick-rider from the election integrity party to join the small but extremely annoying hyper-conservative faction in the State Legislature, we suggest you vote to keep Rep. Tana Senn around for another term. He also supports removing military recruitment from schools. Her work as a UC Irvine epidemiologist may lend her a pragmatic, data-minded approach to public health and safety that could signal positively for the historically underserved (read: marginalized by wealthy interests) district. Raul Nario, a real estate agent, offers a campaign somewhat light on fully realized positions. But Bryan has also campaigned for Maria Brenes, whose school board campaign is associated with charter school supporters, which could be a concerning sign for the future. ", Stephanie Simacek:"There are many education-related issues that I am concerned about. Rendon and the former chamber of commerce president endorse the incumbent, Peggy Lemons, who supports the expansion of an oil refinery in Paramount. He loves Elon Musk and believes the myth that billionaires and great men will solve all of our current political problems. Education should not be for profit and only available to those with money to obtain it. But then she voted for the omnibus bill that ended funding for the COVID costs of uninsured people, a form of Medicare for All that we got because of the pandemic. Meanwhile, all his anti-mask, Loren-Culp-loving opponent has to offer is some garden-variety Republican fare about resisting new taxes. We're wasting every minute we spend on issues that arent affecting our students. Linda Valdez is an organizer who supports unions and a livable wage. Frank McNeill, candidate for NC Senate District 21. The other candidate options have been sorely disappointing. Kimberly Moran: "The primary ways the state should support public education is by increasing per pupil funding to the national median or higher and revising the school finance formula to provide stability and predictability. Critical Race Theory is a graduate-level legal curriculum. Thats all well enough and good, but thats not where he spends most of his time. ", Devin Del Palacio:"Yes, I believein the 2020 election results. Caruso has experience working directly with marginalized folks and understands how to use resources to best help those most in need. 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. This is not a blue or red issue. His opponent, Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, is an experienced elections administrator who is running as a nonpartisan. Elections; Your Legal Disability Rights; Learn About Life in the U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies; Benefits, Grants, Loans. Craig Beckman:"Our state needs to support our public education system by funding it. Students voted no confidence, too. We must identify the challenges some students have and help them to overcome those challenges so they can enjoy success. Franklin Sims has been an active and vocal critic of current Mayor Robert Garcia. I will not tolerate discrimination against our LGBTQ community. (2) Budget and Curriculum Transparency; the State of Arizona spends over half its annual budget on education and while the Legislature continues to increase K-12 funding these funds are not making it (dollar for dollar) to the classroom and the Teachers. Stephanie Simacek:"Being a member of the school board should not be about politics, it should be about doing what is best for public education which includes meeting the needs of all students and supporting our families, teachers and staff. 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. Low pay is one of the critical issues school boards are currently dealing with as is related to professional staff shortages. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. Im a veteran, college graduate, and retired from the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Note: Irwin was elected to AD 44 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. My community volunteer experience include:a Girl Scout leader for 10 years, a Soccer coach, local Moms group member, HOA volunteer which total of 15 plus years in various community volunteer positions. Incumbent Mike Davitt is a pro-cop real estate director who wants more safety cameras throughout the city, more patrols for crime suppression, and to complete the sheriffs department emergency operations mobile command center. Get to know the candidates with our NC 2022 Voter Guide. Thats because Washington state law prevents cities from nixing their primaries. Approving this measure would move elections for 12 county offices from odd years to even years, including the executive, the assessor, the elections director, and all nine county council members. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. by Ole Hendrickson. From lies to gaslighting. Critical Race Theory doesnt exist in our district, and if it was presented as a curriculum, it would be voted down. 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. Engagement: Work to connect and empower students and families to be active partners in the education process. They are hired to protect and serve, not get involved in our local politics. The 2022 election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Families are facing more financial stressors due to increased inflation, food and housing insecurities which has resulted in high student, faculty, family and community stress. Workers at the St. Clair County polls will have sanitizers available. But changing a citys entire election system seems worth it in this case. Silversteins homelessness policy is something he calls M.O.R.E., which stands for Mental Health Over Real Estate. They also say that her office has not been as responsive to them as theyd wish. I am passionate about our community and our state, I look forward to serving on the WESD Governing Board. If elected, I will bring a fresh perspective to the board and examine the issues rationally and critically. I have a degree in Elementary Education and was an educator in the IL public school system. Ivan Altamirano accused Mendoza of assault. Either of his main opponents, Lindsey Horvath and Henry Stern, would be better. When our system is already underfunded, how can we afford that? This measure seeks general obligation bonds to help bolster Antelope Valleys healthcare system. The predominance of women having abortions, theyre Black, theyre in their thirties, they already have a couple of kids. Shes on the Defenders of Justice slate and endorsed by Ground Game LA. Wed like to wait until the state gives Seattle and other jurisdictions that green light. Critically, he has held deputies accountable as a member of the internal affairs division. ", Devin Del Palacio:"Thanks to the voters supporting our bonds and overrides, the Tolleson Union High School District has been able to fund renovations and build new facilities to accommodate 21st-century learning. We need to ensure that all students in the district have equal access to opportunities and the resources they need for success. Incumbent Democrat Miguel Santiago is running unopposed. She is also an elected director of the Central Basin Municipal Water District, Division I. Bouchot is a former active duty Marine judge advocate and Afghanistan veteran who founded the nonprofit Praccess, which provides services to disabled veterans, especially on Skid Row. Republican Keith Cascio is also running but has reported no campaign contributions at the time of this writing and doesnt seem to be a serious candidate. The Arizona Republic sent a survey to all candidateswho filed to run in 2022. Updated November 29, 2022 6:27 PM. Incumbent Alice Atkins is unopposed and has a reputation for responsiveness to community members. Former LA City Councilmember Jan Perry gained notoriety for her statements on camera in the Academy Award nominated documentary The Garden as the villain who stymied efforts to save the largest community food garden in the city (over 300 plots on 14 acres in South Central LA). A school board is responsible for setting the mission and policies of a district and makessome of the biggest decisions about how and what children learn. I am committed to advocating for programs that support our high student needs. Because not all contests include progressive candidates, in some cases Knock LA recommends candidates that dont support defunding police but are running against candidates that want to increase funding and prosecution. "If it's not currently taught, it would be against multiple current policies to teach it, and no one is even trying to have it taught, why are we even talking about it, then? She said she wont end the practice of handcuffing grievously injured, nonresponsive, or deceased victims of deputy violence. Avalon has a relatively small tax base centered mostly on hotels and restaurants. In case you havent noticed a clear pattern, we like Joe Nguyen. For the last year, Alex Villanueva and I had dropped diss tracks on each other in public, online and in print. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas is an experienced labor leader and founder of the LA Black Worker Center. Refusing to vote for sheriff does not stop or undo the damage of Villanueva. Were also confident Reeves is the only one of the two who would prioritize banning scammy crisis pregnancy centers that try to mislead women seeking abortion care. She associates charter schools with investors, which cherry pick top performing students to artificially boost their test score averages, while removing special needs students. "I believe entities who receive state funding should be held accountable for how taxpayer dollars are spent. "I believe that dollars should follow the child. We recommend a tepid yes for the sake of keeping services in hopes of progressive candidates winning. Meanwhile, King County will decide whether or not to expand democracy, save green spaces for all forever, and reduce crime through smart, data-driven strategies. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. Because the options are so good, that choice is incredibly difficult. The teachers union, Compton Education Association, endorses Denzell O. Perry in Area A. Vote Callan. The last remains a concern, as downtown undergoes dramatic gentrification during her term in office. Sharifa Batts has a doctorate in business administration from Pepperdine University and works at Ports America as the environment, health, and safety director, but theres not much specificity about her experience or platform on education. Currently, our kindergarten classes need 27 plus one in order to qualify for another teacher. Reitano is on the Defenders of Justice slate, a group of four progressive women running for judge seats, and endorsed by Ground Game LA. He is a billionaire real-estate developer; if he cared about helping to solve homelessness, he could have chosen to make a massive impact already. 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. I will fight for every students right to exist and be who they are without harassment or bullying. Republican challenger John Potter hates everything cool. Calderon herself is no stranger to questionable private-public partnerships. Clearly, teacher pay is important to voters. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., had harsh words for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema after the Arizona senator changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Independent. He supports a Green New Deal, Medicare for All, LGBTQ+ rights, spending for infrastructure, housing, free public education, and more. She joined Axiom Advisors, a lobbying firm founded by the lobbyist who famously dined with Governor Gavin Newsom at French Laundry back in 2020 despite COVID restrictions. According to state statute, the elected governing board responsibilities include hiring and firing the superintendent, approving the district budget, and approving policy and contracts.". No one else in this race has enough traction to be mentioned, unless you want us to talk about how Councilmember Buscaino sucks so much that he dropped out and how City Attorney Feuer might go to federal prison for his role in the LADWP scandal. Then rank the socialist #1, the Dem #2, and write in Ralph Nader. We dont want to elect someone who will create more crime. The incumbent, Tasha Cerda, is unopposed. As the planet melts, she stands firmly against light rail and bike lanes and all that other stuff proven to reduce emissions. ", Tina Mollica:"School boards are non-partisan, so I do not have a political platform. He has even broken important news stories, such as his discovery that half of LAs American Rescue Plan funds for COVID-19 relief went to the LAPD. The acronym gets thrown around a lot, however not in the correct way. Vote Thai. That seems like the right approach, but we certainly dont like everything in the law. Raji Rab campaigns on protecting the integrity of the election system. There is no evidence of him supporting progressive legislation. The incumbent, Maxine Waters, has outraised all other candidates. Gomez is a co-sponsor of Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. The firefighters union has endorsed her. I believe that the citizens of our district will continue to support bonds to meet the needs and growth of the district.". Get to know the candidates with our NC 2022 Voter Guide. Politics news in the Tampa Bay area and Tallahassee, including local, county and state laws, breaking news and community topics and issues, from the Tampa Bay Times. Policies and procedure of the district should reflect those values and vision. Democrat, Republican and nonpartisan votes, plus local races and referendum. Those positions give her a lot of power. Judge Damon Shadid believes in using the legal system to secure services for people accused of committing low-level crimes instead of repeatedly locking them up for brief stints of pointless punishment, which, as we will keep screaming until everyone reads the data, does nothing to reduce recidivism. We must get the unhoused the help they need from housing to mental health and addiction services while dealing with the blight and crime associated with unlawful encampments.. In 2021, California redrew its congressional districts based on the 2020 Census. Incumbent Eleni Kounalakis is a Democrat and is endorsed by former President Obama, Fiona Ma, the California Democratic Party, and local Democrat groups. I am also a former DVUSD teacher, volunteer, and current DVUSD substitute running for the Deer Valley Unified School District governing board. ", Kimberly Moran: "Low Funding. Of the remaining candidates, Ely De La Cruz Ayao is an anti-choice real estate broker. Besides, whats his competition, Jeanette Burrage, gonna do if we pick her? Cassandra Chase is endorsed by Councilmember Jeff Wood. As a progressive, he supported the half-cent sales tax increase and George Gascns campaign to become district attorney. This will not only allow for schools to plan renovations, it will allow them to offer things like full day kindergarten. Heres a last-minute voter guide if you havent cast your ballot in the Nov. 8 election 2022 6:00 AM. Nick Liddi is a current deputy district attorney in the Hardcore Gang unit, and a former deputy city prosecutor under Haubert. 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