October 24, 2006 - School Board Candidate Debate

I took advantage of the opportunity to see our school board candidates in action this evening at their H Street Playhouse debate. Over the last several months, I have had the good fortune of getting to know each of the candidates and I am confident that each is more than capable of representing our interests on the School Board. The photograph above is of me and Robert Vinson Brannum, the only candidate from Ward 5. The photo was taken immediately after this evening's event. Brannum offered a pointed contrast to the tenure of school board member Tommy Wells. "He has neglected Ward 5. That will not be my legacy." His comments during the debate served as another validation of what I hear day-in and day-out when out in the ward. Our schools have not had the representation they need and deserve from their elected representative. This is especially true as you get further and further away from Capitol Hill.

Congratulations to each of the candidates for putting in a good show. Also, a special thank you goes to VOTH for presenting our voters with another opportunity to judge and compare our School Board District 3 candidates.