WEA-PAC News and Updates

 

 

TACOMA COUNCIL WEA-PAC SCHOOL BOARD ENDOSEMENTS

 

On Saturday June 20, four members of the council met and interviewed eight school board candidates running for Position #2 and #4. Of the eight, three were stand outs and we believe that they would make a positive contribution to Tacoma Public Schools.

 

Tacoma UniServ Council School Board Endorsement Position #2

 

The WEA-PAC members of your council chose to endorse two candidates for this position. We feel that both will help staff and students reach academic success.

 

Chris Van Vechten, demonstrated passion for the arts, electives and athletics. He is an advocate for the whole child. He has demonstrated his care and concern for Tacoma Public Schools repeatedly by phone banking for Levies/Bonds and Legislative candidates that support public education. Mr. Van Vechten seeks the position to initiate change and support for students, and increase communication to stakeholders and the community. Please visit his website: votevanvechten@gmail.com

 

Catherine Ushka-Hall, is a committed community member. Ms. Ushka-Hall is praised as a community organizer and change agent. Her focus is helping Tacoma Public Schools create a strategic plan, wants to ensure accountability and transparency of the Board and help to address the achievement gap and graduation rates of our students. She is a champion for the East and South schools and will challenge the system to seek change for students.

Please visit her website: votecatherine@gmail.com

 

Tacoma UniServ Council School Board Endorsement Position #4

 

The WEA-PAC members of your council chose to endorse one candidate for this position.

 

Kurt Miller will continue to help staff and students reach academic success. Mr. Miller is currently serving in this position. As the incumbent, we believe he is worthy of this endorsement. He regularly contacts the Council office leadership for information, feedback, and stakeholder input. Mr. Miller has actively reached out to different community groups and worked tirelessly to increase board process and transparency. We look forward to our continued work with him.

Please visit his website: electkurtmiller@gmail.com

 

Please remember to vote for the primary before August 18th. Ballots will drop the end of July. If you are interested in volunteering for an endorsed candidate’s campaign, we have attached their email for you to make personal contact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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