Downey Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7
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
Betty Luz Monroy is a semi-retired businesswoman who chaired the Downey Library Board for 16 years and sat on the city Parks and Recreation Commission. A mother of three special-needs graduates, she lists special education, a balanced budget, and safer school drop-off as priorities.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Joseph Manacmul was appointed to the Downey Unified school board in 2025 and has run small businesses and a local nonprofit. He says he will focus on safe schools, reading and math basics, career pathways, less digital distraction, and careful spending.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 2 against, Public Education Quality 1 for
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