Well, ok, not that election... But, today, Tuesday, September 2nd, marks the Trustee election in the Boise School District. Polls are open from 8 to 8, a list of polling places can be found here, and you can vote at any of the polling places (provided, of course, you live in the District).
Needless to say, I'd (once again, that's "Jeff Almeida" -- the "JA" in my username) appreciate your support. For more information about my candidacy, check out my campaign website at www.backjeff.com. Note that there are three candidates vying for two seats; of the two incumbents, I'd strongly recommend also voting to retain Nancy Gregory, who is seeking her second term on the board.
Thank you again, and remember to make your voice heard!
Jeff, thanks for this reminder. I'll be voting for you and for Nancy later today.
And for anyone wanting a little more info on the candidates, the Statesman had this over the weekend:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/localnews/story/488943.html
I especially like this answer from Jeff, to the question: "Why do you want to serve on the board?"
"I'm a product of the Boise schools; I enjoyed great success while in the Boise schools, and it was the quality of the Boise schools that drew me back when it became time to enroll my own daughter. I want to support the broadest scope of program offerings possible throughout the district, protect the personal freedoms of students and teachers, and align the district with the values that all working families should earn a living wage and have health coverage."
I also believe his math and science background would make Jeff a great asset to the board as we strive to keep Boise schools competitive and help our kids prepare for the jobs and challenges of our new century.
Posted by: Julie in Boise | September 02, 2008 at 08:25 AM