Voter Information for Pedro "Pete" Gonzalez
San Mateo County, CA November 3, 1998 General
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Pedro "Pete" Gonzalez

Candidate for
Board Member; South San Francisco Unified School District

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Active Community Leader / Retired Meat Cutter
  • Former S.S.F. Parks and Recreation Commissioner
  • Active in creation of "FAMILIES ON TRACK" - currently on Criteria, Implementation, and Outreach Committees
  • Co-founder of the Historic Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association
  • Working on "THE LEARNING CENTER" - a new service which will promote lifelong learning through classes and tutoring for all ages.
  • Co-founder of Sur San Francisco Unidos
  • Member of the League of Women Voters
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Our School Board must be ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIBLE, and ACCESSIBLE to our students, teachers, parents and residents.
  • Test Scores are low even compared to neighboring districts. This is unacceptable. Let's work to find creative options for our students and teachers!
  • Let's stop losing well-trained and innovative teachers to more supportive school districts. We can make the SSFUSD inviting to high caliber teachers.
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Key Endorsements
  • SSF Mayor Eugene Mullin, Vice Mayor Jim Datzman, Councilmember Joe Fernekes
  • Supervisor Mary Griffin - San Mateo County
  • San Mateo County Central Labor Council
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Position Papers
Raising our District's Mediocre Test Scores
Our students are not performing well in standardized tests compared to other districts in San Mateo County. We can do better! We must Stop Losing Teachers, Avoid Delays in State Funding because of Slow Action by our School Board, and enhance Communication. Let's take action and give our students, teachers, and staff the tools they need to succeed!
Campaign Contact Information
Phone: 650-589-8722
Address:
220 Maple Avenue
So. San Francisco, CA 94080


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