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-My name is Joe Mizrahi,
and I'm honored to serve as your District 4 representative
on the Seattle School Board.
As a first-generation American,
a parent of three Seattle public-school students
and a longtime labor leader,
I bring a deep commitment to educational equity,
fiscal responsibility, and community-centered leadership.
I was appointed during a time of significant budget challenges,
and I've drawn on my years of experience managing
multimillion-dollar budgets
to advocate for responsible fiscal strategies
that prioritize student learning and stability.
When dramatic school closures were proposed,
I worked with my colleagues and families and staff
to navigate these challenges,
helping to prevent devastating disruptions
for thousands of students and families.
My upbringing, along with my parents' experience
as special-education teachers,
taught me the value of inclusive education
and the importance of fighting for every child's
right to succeed.
I understand the real-life consequences
of underfunded schools,
and I'm committed to expanding access
to high-quality education and support programs across Seattle.
In my first months on the board,
I've worked to strengthen transparency and rebuild trust.
I prioritize open communication with families,
educators, and school communities,
and I've listened deeply to what our students need to thrive.
I'm committed to continuing that work,
addressing our budget crisis with equity-focused solutions,
building stronger partnerships between schools and families,
expanding inclusive education,
and advocating for the funding that our students deserve.
Together, we can build a district
where every child has the tools to learn, grow,
and reach their full potential.
I respectfully ask for your vote to continue
serving our students and communities.
I'm proud to be endorsed by the 36th and 46th
and the King County Democrats,
Governor Ferguson, Congresswoman Jayapal,
and every state legislator in the 43rd and 36th district.
I'm also proud to have the sole endorsement
of the King County Labor Council,
along with community groups and unions
representing thousands of working families.
Go to my website, joe4schools.com,
for more information and to see my full list of endorsements.
-Hello, my name is Dr. Laura Marie Rivera
and I'm running for Seattle School Board
because our children deserve schools
that see their potential,
honor their identities,
and prepare them for every opportunity ahead.
I am a mother, a nonprofit professional, an advocate,
and, most relevantly, an educator.
That distinction matters.
This year, there are four school board director positions
on the ballot,
and I'm the only candidate with direct classroom experience.
We all remember how troubling it was
when Donald Trump convened a meeting on women's health
without a single woman in the room.
The same principle applies here.
It is simply unacceptable to shape the future of our schools
without an educator at the table.
School boards make critical decisions
that affect everything from curriculum and funding
to teacher support and student well-being.
Without an educator's experience,
those decisions run the real risk
of being disconnected from reality.
Just as we would expect doctors to be part
of conversations about healthcare,
we should expect educators to be part
of conversations about education.
My experience ensures our policies are practical,
equitable, and rooted in what actually works for kids.
Each child comes with unique strengths and challenges
and hopes and dreams.
We must build a system that honors them all.
This means art, sports, music,
dual-language immersion, advanced math,
hands-on technical programs, special education,
and student wellness with particular care for those
furthest from educational justice.
We literally have the future of our society sitting
in our classrooms today.
A vote for me is a vote for the students.
I'm proudly endorsed by community leaders
and elected officials, educators and the teachers union,
progressive organizations and Vote Mama Lobby.
They know I bring a culturally inclusive approach
and a record of showing up when it matters most.
Vote Laura Marie Rivera
for Seattle School Board Director 4.
Thank you for your support and remember to get out the vote.