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Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 1:35pm
by WestwayKid
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.

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 1:57pm
by Olaf
Best of luck!

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 2:12pm
by Heston
Good luck mate

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 2:44pm
by Kory
Good luck! Let us know, of course.

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 2:48pm
by Dr. Medulla
Don't forget to tell people that god called on you to serve Him in this function!

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 3:43pm
by tepista
Good luck buddy. Please don't be tempted to use old Josh Hader tweets in your campaign slogan!

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 4:13pm
by WestwayKid
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.

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 5:01pm
by 101Walterton
Good on you mate and good luck.

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 5:03pm
by BitterTom
Good for you pal, let us know how it goes.

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 5:40pm
by WestwayKid
I'm starting to get a bit nervous... ;)

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 5:43pm
by Flex
Fuck yeah man!!!!

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 17 Feb 2020, 7:08pm
by Heston
Flex wrote:
17 Feb 2020, 5:43pm
Fuck yeah man!!!!
You lot are gonna take over the world then we'll be sorry.

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 18 Feb 2020, 2:40pm
by JennyB
Awesome!

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 18 Feb 2020, 3:11pm
by Flex
Heston wrote:
17 Feb 2020, 7:08pm
Flex wrote:
17 Feb 2020, 5:43pm
Fuck yeah man!!!!
You lot are gonna take over the world then we'll be sorry.
We do be trying to rule/ruin the world

Re: Getting my local government feet wet tonight...

Posted: 18 Feb 2020, 3:17pm
by 101Walterton
Flex wrote:
18 Feb 2020, 3:11pm
Heston wrote:
17 Feb 2020, 7:08pm
Flex wrote:
17 Feb 2020, 5:43pm
Fuck yeah man!!!!
You lot are gonna take over the world then we'll be sorry.
We do be trying to rule/ruin the world
Everybody wants to