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-My name is Gina Topp,
and I want to be your next

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Seattle School Board Director
representing District 6.

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Growing up in Washington,
I experienced firsthand

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the struggles of
our underfunded schools.

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Still, my life was transformed
by the teachers and counselors

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who went above and beyond
to support me.

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Now, as I prepare to send
my daughter

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into the same
underfunded system,

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like many other parents,
I'm worried.

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Seattle Public Schools
faces a staggering

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$131 million
budget shortfall.

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The board is discussing cutting
buses and music programs,

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laying off teachers,
and even closing schools.

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We need experienced leaders
prepared to tackle

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these issues head-on,
with innovative solutions

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and an unwavering commitment
to our kids.

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As chief legal counsel
and policy advisor

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to the King County
Executive,

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I managed complex policy
and budget challenges

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working to prioritize equity,
accountability,

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and delivery
of services.

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I'm well equipped
to bring stability

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and transformation
to our schools,

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restoring parental
and community confidence.

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With your vote, my priorities
will be cultivating

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safe and welcoming environments,
empowering educators,

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engaging parents
and communities,

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and ensuring equity in education
for all students,

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regardless of
their background,

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so that every child has
an opportunity to succeed.

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I'm grateful to have the
endorsements from local leaders,

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including King County Executive
Dow Constantine,

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State Representatives
Emily Alvarado

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and Joe Fitzgibbon,

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and Seattle School Board
Director Leslie Harris.

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Together, I believe
we can create

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a Seattle
public school system

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where parents and students
look forward

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to the start
of each school day.

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I'd be honored
to have your vote.

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♪♪