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Hi, I'm Lisa Rivera Smith,
a proud Mexican-American mother of three,
and I am running to be your next
Seattle School Board Director,
representing District 2.
Let's start where we all agree --
Seattle school kids deserve the best.
Yet time after time,
funding falls short,
voices are left out,
and inequities continue.
Seattle Public Schools must rise to the challenge
and provide a great education for every student.
As a proven leader and problem solver,
I'm not afraid to face these challenges
head on, seeking solutions
from every corner.
No stranger to advocacy and activism,
I've been a staunch supporter
of our students, staff,
and communities for years.
I proudly marched with our striking teachers in 2015,
fresh into my first days as a PTSA president.
I worked weekly with students
at Hamilton Middle School
as their Green Team advisor.
I stepped up to establish
the Lincoln High School PTSA,
bringing together a coalition of parents,
students, and teachers.
I engaged with diverse communities
for almost a decade as a MathFest volunteer
at Rainier Community Center,
and I've traveled to Olympia
to speak directly with state legislators
on behalf of our struggling families.
And now, I am honored
to be the sole candidate
for Seattle School Board, Position 2.
I will be a board member
who focuses on listening,
learning, and leading with integrity.
As a former newspaper reporter,
it was my job to be curious
and seek out information,
skills that I will apply to all of my interactions
with families, educators, and staff.
I will amplify community voices,
while shining a light on the decisions
and actions that come out of district headquarters.
I'm grateful for the endorsements
from the 36th, 43rd, and 46th
District Democrats,
as well as current School Board Directors
Leslie Harris, Scott Pinkham,
Rick Burke, and Eden Mack.
They endorse me because they know
I'm a dedicated public servant
who will raise the voices of our diverse
and underserved populations.
There's work to be done,
and we will do it together.
Again, I am Lisa Rivera Smith,
and I look forward to serving
the students of this great city
on the Seattle School Board.