Does anyone know the email address or background information for Michael Thomas Judge? He is listed as a candidate for the Simi Valley City Council.
I had an entry up to ask Rob Collins questions. I took it down to delete off topic comments. I expect to put it back up later this week. Thanks to those asking questions about the Simi Valley school board election.
It looks like CVUSD Board Member Mike Dunn's wife is running for school board. Will they be added to the list of political power couples locally?
I also saw a candidate listed for Moorpark school board with the last name Van Dam. I assume that she is related to council member Mark Van Dam but I will check into it. Here is Mark Van Dam from a few years back:
Yes- Ute Van Dam is the wife of Mark Van Dam and she is running for a school board position in Moorpark.
I have 22 years of experience in the education field and am currently a school psychologist for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
I have 2 sons who attend Moorpark High School and it is important that our school board has members who currently have students attending our schools.
I am an active community member who is involved in our local Kiwanis club, the band booster clubs, youth sports, and church.
There needs to be a greater emphasis on the arts within all of the schools. Due to the state budget issues, managing a fiscally sound school district to guarantee the highest level of education for our students is a top priority. All staff, including librarians, teachers and counselors need strong representation and support.
We have a wonderful school district and my goal is to bring open communication along with reasonable and prudent decision making to the board, should I be elected.
Thank you.
Ute Van Dam
P.S. Brian- Mark says hello.
Ute Van Dam,
How did you know I asked about you? Do you normally read this blog or did a friend tell you?
If you want to do a Q and A with readers like Mark did let me know. I will put it at the top of the blog.
Dear Mrs. Van Dam,
You background is impressive, unlike many of the proposed/elected husband/wife teams.
I've also heard that the Moorpark School District is run well - unlike our local Pleasant Valley School District.
My concern is that many of the school boards are being infiltrated by one issue candidates - with the issue often being a religious agenda instead of a student agenda.
Where do you stand on this? Do you support the teachings of Creationalism in the school?
I'm a fairly conservative Republican and I can't even vote for you, but my tax dollars do go towards public education. I hope you don't mind the question.
Mike Dunce and his wife a power couple? More like Dumb and Dumbette.
Katie,
Let's see, who might you be referring to in your comment about elected husband/wife teams? Hmmmm, could it be your obsession, the Stricklands? I think so. Your transparency is quite incredible.