Nice write up giving credit where credit is due. I learned a little more about Schwab and I find it interesting that the two candidates changed their mind on the 1% tax. It seems likely that it is campaign season and what they want you to hear is the opposite of what they are willing to do.
As a mother of five, I’m very concerned about what is happening with Chico. So, I try to be involved, and try to get informed about what is happening, specially with the school Board.
I search, read and visit candidate’s platforms on daily basis.
It was on one of those searches where I found out Lando was having a “meet & greet” at the library and I was pleased to see his desire to engage with the community, so I marked my calendar and showed up the day of the event. To my surprise, the Library was closed, but Lando and two other people were there; apparently his campaign manager and also a Math teacher were just outside talking. Nobody else showed up.
Since it was very hot and the library was locked, I thought Lando was going to leave. Instead, he said hello to me and called me by my name, not sure that’s a good thing. I told him if I could ask questions. By that time, the Math teacher was gone, so it was just the “campaign manager”, Lando and I. I thought to myself: oh, oh this is not going to be good. To my surprise, it went really well. He sat with me on a bench outside the library. I asked questions about his main goal which is Social Justice in the school system and also equity and sex education, which are important to me. He believes every child deserves to be treated equal which I agree but not everyone should get the same outcome, on my opinion and is what equity is all about.
At the end of our conversation I asked if he thinks teachers should be teaching sexual education and he totally agrees with that. I don’t think teachers should be taking upon that responsibility because sexuality is apparently different to everyone.
I want to give Lando a lot of credit for staying just with me that day. As I mention before, I was the only one there and it was very hot! He was very nice and polite. But, as you mentioned Rob, been nice doesn’t qualify you as a good candidate . I can’t support someone who kept our schools closed, believe in mandates and do not prioritize academics. Also, missing so many meetings is not a good sign.
Chico has great School Board candidates who deserve an opportunity to change the direction this Board has taking in the past two years. We have Rebecca who is a nurse. Logan Wilson, who is a business owner, with teaching experience. And Matt Tennis who prioritize academics and has given a voice to parents.
These three candidates are also parents with children in the school system who have experienced the devastating consequences of school shutdowns and bad quality of education.
We cannot vote or continue keeping people on our Board who prioritize progressive ideas in our education system. We need people who support academics, safety and accountability.
For the School Board election, what happens if Matt Tennis wins the new Trustee Area seat, what happens to his open member-at-large seat? I understand the current school board can either select a candidate themselves by majority vote or hold a special election. That won't happen so assume the liberal school board will pick one of their own, e.g. Kathy Kaiser and place her there for the remaining 2 years. THAT CANNOT HAPPEN!! ARE LEADERS DRIVING A SOLUTION TO COUNTER?
Nice write up giving credit where credit is due. I learned a little more about Schwab and I find it interesting that the two candidates changed their mind on the 1% tax. It seems likely that it is campaign season and what they want you to hear is the opposite of what they are willing to do.
As a mother of five, I’m very concerned about what is happening with Chico. So, I try to be involved, and try to get informed about what is happening, specially with the school Board.
I search, read and visit candidate’s platforms on daily basis.
It was on one of those searches where I found out Lando was having a “meet & greet” at the library and I was pleased to see his desire to engage with the community, so I marked my calendar and showed up the day of the event. To my surprise, the Library was closed, but Lando and two other people were there; apparently his campaign manager and also a Math teacher were just outside talking. Nobody else showed up.
Since it was very hot and the library was locked, I thought Lando was going to leave. Instead, he said hello to me and called me by my name, not sure that’s a good thing. I told him if I could ask questions. By that time, the Math teacher was gone, so it was just the “campaign manager”, Lando and I. I thought to myself: oh, oh this is not going to be good. To my surprise, it went really well. He sat with me on a bench outside the library. I asked questions about his main goal which is Social Justice in the school system and also equity and sex education, which are important to me. He believes every child deserves to be treated equal which I agree but not everyone should get the same outcome, on my opinion and is what equity is all about.
At the end of our conversation I asked if he thinks teachers should be teaching sexual education and he totally agrees with that. I don’t think teachers should be taking upon that responsibility because sexuality is apparently different to everyone.
I want to give Lando a lot of credit for staying just with me that day. As I mention before, I was the only one there and it was very hot! He was very nice and polite. But, as you mentioned Rob, been nice doesn’t qualify you as a good candidate . I can’t support someone who kept our schools closed, believe in mandates and do not prioritize academics. Also, missing so many meetings is not a good sign.
Chico has great School Board candidates who deserve an opportunity to change the direction this Board has taking in the past two years. We have Rebecca who is a nurse. Logan Wilson, who is a business owner, with teaching experience. And Matt Tennis who prioritize academics and has given a voice to parents.
These three candidates are also parents with children in the school system who have experienced the devastating consequences of school shutdowns and bad quality of education.
We cannot vote or continue keeping people on our Board who prioritize progressive ideas in our education system. We need people who support academics, safety and accountability.
Thx Rob for all you do!
For the School Board election, what happens if Matt Tennis wins the new Trustee Area seat, what happens to his open member-at-large seat? I understand the current school board can either select a candidate themselves by majority vote or hold a special election. That won't happen so assume the liberal school board will pick one of their own, e.g. Kathy Kaiser and place her there for the remaining 2 years. THAT CANNOT HAPPEN!! ARE LEADERS DRIVING A SOLUTION TO COUNTER?
My understanding is the new board however it is composed after the election, will appoint someone to the vacancy until the next election in two years.