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Orange County, CA March 5, 2002 Election
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Candidate Statement for Greg Powers

By Gregory A. "Greg" Powers

Candidate for Member; County Board of Education; Trustee Area 5

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Greg Powers candidate statement for Orange County Board of Education, District 5
As a parent of two school-aged children, I know the importance of a quality education. Children are the future and we are not doing enough to educate our greatest national asset. Unfortunatly, our investment in our children's education is wasted on unproven experiments and bloated bureaucracies. We should be building schools and providing a safe environment for our children.

I will lead the effort to:

  • Upgrade our schools and classrooms

  • Increase academic performance

  • Increase the safety and security of our schools

  • Implement strict fiscal accountability

I have dedicated myself to improving our community, that is why I oppose the El Toro Airport.

I have defended our nation in the military during times of war and peace, served on multiple boards of directors and overseen multi-million dollar budgets.

My skills and experience in teaching the blind and mentoring teenagers has shown me how children can grow and prosper in the correct educational environment. Through my leadership and experience, I will work to provide that haven so our children will all achieve success.

Due to my background and experience, I've earned the endorsement of many school board trustees, parents and teachers.

My opponent is a 20 year liberal incumbent.

  • She has led the county to a 21% drop out rate
  • She has created a system where the county employs 3 times the number of administrators per child then the our local districts.
  • She voted to shut down the only charter school at the county level.
  • She did not support the board majority when they rejected the plan to put government run health clinics in our schools where children could get mental, physical and reproductive health services WITHOUT parental consent.
  • She is under investigation by the Fair Political Practices Commission for raising money without a campaign committee.
  • Her largest financial supporters are the union bosses at the California Teachers Association.

These are but a few reasons why we need to make a change for the better.

Thank you for your support and please join me in improving our schools.

Vote for Gregory A. "Greg" Powers.

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