Many thanks for the letters from concerned readers taking me to task for suggesting that parents with school-age children might benefit by attending one of the many functions the candidates for school board are hosting.
Of course I did not mean to slight the many residents without school-age children. Everyone of voting age should get to know the candidates and turn out on election day (Nov. 8). I understand that there are several issues of which the taxpaying public might be legitimately concerned. I drew special attention to a singular group of people for what I expect are rather obvious reasons.
Still, the readers who took the time to articulate that fact raise a valid point (and I have asked for input time and again). The school board elections, as our polls have indicated, are a very important issue to residents. Anyone driving through town would discern this by the numerous campaign signs on lawns, in windows and anywhere else visible to the naked eye.
The News will be profiling the candidates each week, this week, we’re introducing Nancy Goldberg, a recently retired teacher at Culver City High School. Next up is Laura Chardiet, who has an extensive history of involvement with LAUSD and the PTA at La Ballona Elementary School. And after we get to Scott Zeidman and Robert Zirgulis, hopefully, readers will feel a bit more informed and confident about their ballot box decision.
If you are passionate about a candidate, feel free to write a letter to the editor expressing your reasons for support. We will make every effort to publish them.
The ardent commitment of local residents in matters of school board elections is nothing short of inspiring. The candidates have sparkling resumes, deep roots within the community and have demonstrated their desires to improve what is already a top-quality school district.
I can predict without reservation that the winner on Nov. 8 will be the people of Culver City.
