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Los Angeles County, CA April 8, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter Jon Meyer

Candidate for
Member, Board of Education; Long Beach Unified School District; District 4

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired Teacher/Principal
  • Wilson High School Graduate
  • Stanford University, BA
  • CSULB, MA History
  • Teacher, 27 years at Wilson, Poly, Millikan
  • Principal 13 years at Wilson, Avalon, Lakewood, Lowell
  • Chair, Prop 49 Funding After-School Programs
Top Priorities if Elected
  • School Safety, Safe schools must include safe transit
  • Close the achievement gap between low- and higher performing students
  • Increase opportunities for parental involvement
Key Endorsements
  • Long Beach Firefighters. LB Police Officers, Gov Deukmejian,
  • Supervisor Knabe, LB Mayor Foster, Frmr Mayors O'Neill, Kell, Sato,
  • Signal Hill Mayor Noll, LB Vice Mayor Lowenthal, Cal School Employees Assoc
Position Papers
Jon Meyer -- In His Own Words
Jon Meyer is one of four generations of Meyers to teach in the LBUSD. His grandfather, father, wife Sylvia, and son Scott all have dedicated their lives to educating the youth of our community. Jon retired after 40 years in the LBUSD and has been a teacher, coach, member of the Teachers Association of Long Beach and principal. As a member of the school board, he has served as its president and, currently, is vice president.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.jonmeyer4kids.org
E-mail: meyerjs@aol.com


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