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Alameda County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter T. W. "Rick" Richards

Candidate for
Board Member; San Leandro Unified School District; Area 1

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Bank Risk & Compliance Officer/Incumbent
  • Founder & CEO of the Keep Music Rockin' Foundation
  • President of the Friends of San Leandro Creek
  • Co-Founder & Member of the Best Manor Homeowners Association
  • Life Member of DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Rebuilding the trust of the districts bargaining units & community after a year of difficult labor negotiations
  • With a state deficit and potential funding reductions looming over education at the state level we must continue providing fiscal accountability and r
  • We have set new programs into place that is raising test scores and narrowing the achievement gap for all of our students. We need to review the must
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Key Endorsements
  • State Senator Ellen M. Corbett, District 10
  • Alameda County Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker, District 3
  • San Leandro Police Officers Association & Teamsters Local 853
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Position Papers
Fiscal Accountability
San Leandro Unified School District is at a critical financial juncture given the current state of our economy and the $15 to $16 billion deficit that is facing the state.
Facilities Improvements
The students of San Leandro schools and the district as been very fortunate to have a $109 million voter approved general obligation bond and I have worked hard to ensure that your trust that you have given to make that the bond funds are being spent wisely.
Academic Achievement
Ensuring the academic success and achievement of ALL of our students is the most important duty that a school board member is entrusted with.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.rrichards4schoolboard.com
E-mail: twrick@hotmail.com


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