Antioch Unified School District Governing Board Member, Area 5
What does this office do?
- Setting the school district's budget and hiring the superintendent
- Deciding which schools open, close, or get rebuilt
- Approving curriculum, calendars, and teacher contracts
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Brandon Dawkins is a health care worker and labor and community organizer, and a father of five with four children in Antioch public schools. He says his top priority is school safety, along with strong academics and support for students' mental health.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 against, Civil Rights 3 for, Public Education Quality 2 for,
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Mary Rocha is an Antioch Unified School District trustee and a former Antioch mayor and City Council member who has lived in the city for nearly 60 years. She lists balanced budgets, more help for special education and English learners, and safe campuses as priorities.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 9 for, 24 against, Public Education Quality 15 for, 3 against, Public Infrastructure 16 for,
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