Other Races:
- Los Angeles Controller: Kenneth Mejia
For every entrenched politician like Monica Garcia that term limits forces from office, great representatives like City Controller Ron Galperin are also lost. Galperin has opened up the Los Angeles government to the public so that data is available to anyone with an internet connection. His departure from office will be a great loss to Angelenos. Luckily, Kenneth Mejia has made himself available to continue the work.
While some candidates leave voters wondering if they are ready to hit the ground running, Mejia has already started the race. His campaign website is not based on promises, but on actual examples of the work that he will do. He is not kidding when he says that "Together, we will hold power accountable." I am eager to place my vote for Kenneth Mejia on June 7, 2022.
- Los Angeles City Council: Danielle Sandoval
I had an extensive conversation with Danielle Sandoval, an LAUSD parent, about her candidacy for District 15 City Council seat, an area that includes San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, and the Harbor Gateway. Sandoval would be a strong advocate for our children in city government. She will oppose any attempt by the city to take control of the district but will instead look for ways for the city government and the LAUSD to work together. This includes helping to end the teacher shortage by increasing city support for the profession including providing child care and mental health services.
- Glendale Unified School District: Ingrid Gunnell
As a tireless activist within the LAUSD, Ingrid Gunnell has proven her mettle as a public education advocate. As a parent of students in Glendale, she has a thorough understanding of issues unique to that district. Her election to the Glendale Board of Education would be a great win for students in our neighboring city.
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Carl Petersen is a parent advocate for students with special education needs and public education. He is an elected member of the Northridge East Neighborhood Council and serves as the Education Chair. As a Green Party candidate in LAUSD's District 2 School Board race, he was endorsed by Network for Public Education (NPE) Action. Dr. Diane Ravitch has called him "a valiant fighter for public schools in Los Angeles." For links to his blogs, please visit www.ChangeTheLAUSD.com. Opinions are his own.
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