Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
- WestwayKid
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Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
We recently had a school board member resign and I submitted my application to be considered for the vacancy. The meeting where they choose a replacement board member is tonight.
My community is really struggling with the question of equity and diversity right now. I got involved with a grassroots community group advocating for equity last year and that involvement has led me to putting my name out there tonight.
We are a traditionally white suburb of Milwaukee, but a community that is becoming increasingly diverse and many people are pushing back against that diversity. We've had some ugly racial incidents in our schools over the past couple of years (and honestly...they were happening when I was a student 25 years ago). The school district has done a poor job of addressing those issues. This is why we felt the need to create our own group to not just advocate for change, but to actively work to make that change happen.
Anyway, I'm 1 of 9 candidates tonight. I feel I have a good shot, but if I don't get the nod I know there is still a lot of work I can do to make this community a better place...and I'm wearing a Clash t-shirt under my shirt and tie.
My community is really struggling with the question of equity and diversity right now. I got involved with a grassroots community group advocating for equity last year and that involvement has led me to putting my name out there tonight.
We are a traditionally white suburb of Milwaukee, but a community that is becoming increasingly diverse and many people are pushing back against that diversity. We've had some ugly racial incidents in our schools over the past couple of years (and honestly...they were happening when I was a student 25 years ago). The school district has done a poor job of addressing those issues. This is why we felt the need to create our own group to not just advocate for change, but to actively work to make that change happen.
Anyway, I'm 1 of 9 candidates tonight. I feel I have a good shot, but if I don't get the nod I know there is still a lot of work I can do to make this community a better place...and I'm wearing a Clash t-shirt under my shirt and tie.
"They don't think it be like it is, but it do." - Oscar Gamble
Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Best of luck!
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Good luck mate
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Good luck! Let us know, of course.
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Don't forget to tell people that god called on you to serve Him in this function!
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Good luck buddy. Please don't be tempted to use old Josh Hader tweets in your campaign slogan!
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Thanks for the words of support!
I they did choose me I'd serve until April 2021 and then would have to actually run in a general election. Tonight's choice will be made by the school board - which is currently 4 members.
We each get to make a 2 minute introduction and then the board has the opportunity to ask questions - answers are limited to 2 minutes. Each board member will them get to nominate a candidate. Those who make it through will be asked additional questions per the board's discretion before a final vote is held. A candidate needs a majority of 3 votes to be selected.
I they did choose me I'd serve until April 2021 and then would have to actually run in a general election. Tonight's choice will be made by the school board - which is currently 4 members.
We each get to make a 2 minute introduction and then the board has the opportunity to ask questions - answers are limited to 2 minutes. Each board member will them get to nominate a candidate. Those who make it through will be asked additional questions per the board's discretion before a final vote is held. A candidate needs a majority of 3 votes to be selected.
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Good on you mate and good luck.
Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Good for you pal, let us know how it goes.
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
I'm starting to get a bit nervous...
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Fuck yeah man!!!!
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
You lot are gonna take over the world then we'll be sorry.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
Awesome!
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Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...
We do be trying to rule/ruin the world
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Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle like a ton of lead
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Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle like a ton of lead
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