Christa opposes Mary’s trustee bill

I disagree with this approach which I’ve discussed with Sen. Souza. Moving trustee elections from May zone elections to district wide November elections will have an impact that should concern any representative representing ALL of CdA. 1) It makes it that much harder to find a volunteer willing to fund & execute a November election campaign for a 4 year volunteer spot that pays exactly zero. Encouraging a cross section of candidates is challenging. … Often our school board sees first time elected officials. Facing a November general might make the difference in losing a stellar candidate from consideration due to the daunting process. 2) By moving to the November general, one party dominance on the school board is virtually assured based on the PAC money raised to assist November campaigning (which is fine until it’s not your party doing the dominating). 3) Board spots are nonpartisan but a November general means Party-Endorsed candidates supported by Political Action Committees and organized groups providing volunteers will be working very hard to get their candidate elected.