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Cvsd director dist. 2 Brandon Arthur
What best qualifies you for this position? I’m running because I care deeply about the future of our kids—especially since I have a child in the district myself. I believe parents should have a strong voice in education and be the ultimate decision-makers regarding their children’s health, well-being, and learning. I will ensure our resources are used wisely by thoroughly reviewing the budget, eliminating unnecessary spending, and directing funds where they
belong—helping students succeed, whether they’re high achievers or need extra support. My experience leading and managing the finances of my real estate business has equipped me to make smart, transparent decisions that put our kids first. What is the most important issue that needs to be addressed? Children in today’s public schools face different challenges than I did growing up. The greatest challenge for public education right now is the push to diminish parental rights in their child’s education. Parents should be well-informed and directly involved in the education and decisions made regarding their child. This specifically affects families in the Central Valley School District, as bureaucrats in Olympia are inserting themselves into policy decisions that should be made at the local level.
What best qualifies you for this position? I want to keep Central Valley schools great! My desire to serve, 18-year history of school service, and professional expertise best qualify me for the position of Central Valley School Board Director Position 2. What is the most important issue that needs to be addressed? Central Valley schools provided an excellent education and fantastic extracurricular experiences for my four children. I want to make sure that tradition of excellence continues. Teachers, coaches, and administrators went above and beyond for
my children. My desire to serve builds from their example—I want to go above and beyond to help our schools and families continuously improve and thrive. From 2006 until 2024, my kids attended Chester Elementary, Horizon Middle School, and University High School. During that time, I served our school community as a volunteer soccer coach, YMCA football coach, Math is Cool coach, Cub Scout Pack 420 volunteer, school accreditation committee parent member, and various other school and district committees, including my most recent role, in 2024, as a Senior All-Nighter fundraiser. In my 26-year career as a Family Physician, I
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Mike Kelly - Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant Kris Pockell - Market Street Pizza Ben Wick - Arby’s Pam Haley - La Plaza de Mexico Catherine Nelson - Top of India Laura Padden - Breakfast at Old European Brad Hohn - Ferraro’s Shaun Culler - Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar Shawna Beese - I prioritize eating local Dan Sander - Papa Murphys Brandon Arthur - Ponderosa Grill Allen Skidmore - Hay J’s Bistro Pam Orebaugh - I love a great steak meal Mark Bitz - Our kitchen with garden ingredients Carolyn Petersen - La Lozy Dan Hansen - Ambrosia
city of millwood pos. 2 Dan Sander Candidate
What best qualifies you for this position? I am running for re-election in order to work with our new mayor and new Council member(s) to continue to help Millwood continue to be the best community in which to live, work and play. What is the most important issue that needs to be addressed? The priority for me is to improve communication within the community.
Allen SKidmore Candidate
have become a skilled listener, informationgatherer, and decisionmaker. These skills will be important as we face important challenges in balancing our resources and efforts to best serve everyone, from the struggling student to the thriving student, from the business community to the tax-paying retiree, and all those who live within our district.