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School Board Candidates and the Teachers Strike

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This is a thread for any and all School Board candidates who would like to make a statement about the strike. Please e-mail me at sss.westbrook@gmail.com with your statement (which I will print in full with no edits).  Or, put your statement in the Comments section. I myself would not necessarily hold it against any candidate who does not make a statement; that's their choice during an election. But I will offer this opportunity. Jill Geary said this on Facebook: I have been getting inquiries as to whether I support our teachers and how I would have vote as a school board member. Of course, I do not currently sit on the board, and am not privy to all the information - but, from what I know of the issues and my personal beliefs, I could not see voting yes to bring legal action against our teachers. The parents I have heard from want our teachers supported and are willing to make sacrifices to see they are treated fairly as they stand up for our kids!!! As a school board repre...

One Seattle School Board Candidate Withdraws

 Update : two more candidates have now withdrawn from School Board races. From district 4, Suzanne L. Sutton has withdrawn, leaving Marty McLaren, Leslie Harris and Nick Esparza From district  2, Deborah Leblang has withdrawn, leaving Rick Burke and Laura Obara Gramer. end of update The King County Elections webpage reflects that Julie McCleery has withdrawn from the district 2 race, leaving Rick Burke, Laura Obara Gramer and Deborah Leblang still in it. Presumed candidates have until the end of today to withdraw.