BOE - who are people voting for?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which BOE candidates want to return SROs to schools? For my friend, that's her most important issue. I assume that excludes the incumbents or we'd already have SROs back.

Hidayat wants SROs to return. It's his main platform point.

Yeah. It's all he talks about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which BOE candidates want to return SROs to schools? For my friend, that's her most important issue. I assume that excludes the incumbents or we'd already have SROs back.

Hidayat wants SROs to return. It's his main platform point.

Yeah. It's all he talks about.

He was a cop, what do you expect?

[Anonymous]

Bethany Mandel

[Anonymous]

lwvmocomd.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=513039&module_id=547384

In a Primary Election, because Maryland uses a closed primary system, you must be a registered Republican or Democrat to vote for that party’s candidates for all offices other than non-partisan Board of Education offices. In the May 14, 2024 primary, voters registered with other political parties and unaffiliated voters can vote only for the nonpartisan Board of Education candidates.

In a November general election, all registered voters may vote for any candidate or ballot issue.

Voters guide:
lwvmocomd.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=513039&module_id=547387

[Anonymous]

VOTERS' guide https://www.lwvmocomd.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=513039&module_id=547387

[Anonymous]

Be informed.

https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/Primary_candidates/gen_cand_lists_2024_2_by_county_14.html


Board of Education
6 candidates AT LARGE


Lynne HARRIS
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -01/30/2024

Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends of Lynne Harris



Sharif HIDAYAT
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -10/31/2023

Email [e-mail]
Website https://votesharif.com/
Committee Name Friends of Sharif Hidayat



Melissa KIM
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/01/2024

Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Melissa Kim for Montgomery County



Jonathan LONG
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/09/2024

Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Jonathan Long Board of Education Campaign Committee



Fitzgerald MOFOR
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -09/13/2023

Email [e-mail]
Twitter @fitzgeraldmofor
Other fitzmofor4mcpsboe
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends and Family of Fitzgerald Mofor



Rita MONTOYA
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/06/2024

Email [e-mail]
Website www.Montoya4mcps.com
Twitter @Montoya4mcps
Other Montoya4mcps
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends of Rita Montoya

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sort of boils down to 3 groups of choices (District 2,4, at-large):
1. Incumbents - Smondrowski, Evans, Harris
2. Apple ballot (teacher's union endorsed) - Zimerman, Stewart, Montoya
3. Rebels: Diaz, Mandel, Mofor

Sorry, couldn't come up with a better name for group 3, but they are all sort of consistent in wanting big change, SROs back in schools, and stuff like that.

So if you like how things are going, vote group 1.

If you like the teacher's union (keep in mind their 2022 apple ballot picks currently sit on the board, but aren't up for election this cycle), vote group 2.

If you think big changes are needed, vote group 3.

Do NOT vote for 1 listed above. Do NOT for the incumbents.

Do NOT vote for 3 listed above. You will regret.

More info about the candidates in 2 listed above should be shared here and elsewhere to get the info out. In the past, have heard neighbors who do not have children in MoCo schools say they choose Apple ballot. Will we be getting more of the same if we choose Apple?

In the current context, Apple Ballot has stopped endorsing incumbents, because teachers are acutely aware that the Central Office is broken. That's why you see them endorsing folks who are new.

So, assuming you are not voting for the Fascist Slate, you might consider Apple Ballot candidates as a starting point.

[Anonymous]

Mandel and Miu for sure

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sort of boils down to 3 groups of choices (District 2,4, at-large):
1. Incumbents - Smondrowski, Evans, Harris
2. Apple ballot (teacher's union endorsed) - Zimerman, Stewart, Montoya
3. Rebels: Diaz, Mandel, Mofor

Sorry, couldn't come up with a better name for group 3, but they are all sort of consistent in wanting big change, SROs back in schools, and stuff like that.

So if you like how things are going, vote group 1.

If you like the teacher's union (keep in mind their 2022 apple ballot picks currently sit on the board, but aren't up for election this cycle), vote group 2.

If you think big changes are needed, vote group 3.

Do NOT vote for 1 listed above. Do NOT for the incumbents.

Do NOT vote for 3 listed above. You will regret.

More info about the candidates in 2 listed above should be shared here and elsewhere to get the info out. In the past, have heard neighbors who do not have children in MoCo schools say they choose Apple ballot. Will we be getting more of the same if we choose Apple?

What if withholding a vote for group 1 leads to group 3 being elected?

[Anonymous]

Board of Education

5 candidates for

DISTRICT 2


Brenda M. DIAZ
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/09/2024

Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends for Brenda M. Diaz



Ricky Fai MUI
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/09/2024

Email [e-mail]
Website www.RickyFMui.com
Facebook Ricky_F_Mui_Works For You
Twitter @Vote4RickyFMui
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Supporters of Mui Ricky Fai



Rebecca Keller SMONDROWSKI
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -01/24/2024

Email [e-mail]
Facebook RebeccaonBoard
Twitter @RebeccaonBoard
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends of Rebecca Smondrowski



Aby THIOYE
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/07/2024

Email [e-mail]
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Citizens for Mame Abibatou Thioye Sall



Natalie ZIMMERMAN
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/09/2024

Email [e-mail]
Twitter @ZimmermanforBOE
Other NZimmermanforBOE
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends of Natalie Zimmerman

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sort of boils down to 3 groups of choices (District 2,4, at-large):
1. Incumbents - Smondrowski, Evans, Harris
2. Apple ballot (teacher's union endorsed) - Zimerman, Stewart, Montoya
3. Rebels: Diaz, Mandel, Mofor

Sorry, couldn't come up with a better name for group 3, but they are all sort of consistent in wanting big change, SROs back in schools, and stuff like that.

So if you like how things are going, vote group 1.

If you like the teacher's union (keep in mind their 2022 apple ballot picks currently sit on the board, but aren't up for election this cycle), vote group 2.

If you think big changes are needed, vote group 3.

Do NOT vote for 1 listed above. Do NOT for the incumbents.

Do NOT vote for 3 listed above. You will regret.

More info about the candidates in 2 listed above should be shared here and elsewhere to get the info out. In the past, have heard neighbors who do not have children in MoCo schools say they choose Apple ballot. Will we be getting more of the same if we choose Apple?

In the current context, Apple Ballot has stopped endorsing incumbents, because teachers are acutely aware that the Central Office is broken. That's why you see them endorsing folks who are new.

So, assuming you are not voting for the Fascist Slate, you might consider Apple Ballot candidates as a starting point.

Of the Apple endorsed candidates, Montoya seems like the most no-nonsense, reasonable person. My only ick about her is her professional background as a cannabis advocate. Yikes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sort of boils down to 3 groups of choices (District 2,4, at-large):
1. Incumbents - Smondrowski, Evans, Harris
2. Apple ballot (teacher's union endorsed) - Zimerman, Stewart, Montoya
3. Rebels: Diaz, Mandel, Mofor

Sorry, couldn't come up with a better name for group 3, but they are all sort of consistent in wanting big change, SROs back in schools, and stuff like that.

So if you like how things are going, vote group 1.

If you like the teacher's union (keep in mind their 2022 apple ballot picks currently sit on the board, but aren't up for election this cycle), vote group 2.

If you think big changes are needed, vote group 3.

Do NOT vote for 1 listed above. Do NOT for the incumbents.

Do NOT vote for 3 listed above. You will regret.

More info about the candidates in 2 listed above should be shared here and elsewhere to get the info out. In the past, have heard neighbors who do not have children in MoCo schools say they choose Apple ballot. Will we be getting more of the same if we choose Apple?

What if withholding a vote for group 1 leads to group 3 being elected?

Doubtful.

I wonder why know one is talking about Kim. On paper she seems like a great canidate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sort of boils down to 3 groups of choices (District 2,4, at-large):
1. Incumbents - Smondrowski, Evans, Harris
2. Apple ballot (teacher's union endorsed) - Zimerman, Stewart, Montoya
3. Rebels: Diaz, Mandel, Mofor

Sorry, couldn't come up with a better name for group 3, but they are all sort of consistent in wanting big change, SROs back in schools, and stuff like that.

So if you like how things are going, vote group 1.

If you like the teacher's union (keep in mind their 2022 apple ballot picks currently sit on the board, but aren't up for election this cycle), vote group 2.

If you think big changes are needed, vote group 3.

Do NOT vote for 1 listed above. Do NOT for the incumbents.

Do NOT vote for 3 listed above. You will regret.

More info about the candidates in 2 listed above should be shared here and elsewhere to get the info out. In the past, have heard neighbors who do not have children in MoCo schools say they choose Apple ballot. Will we be getting more of the same if we choose Apple?

What if withholding a vote for group 1 leads to group 3 being elected?

Doubtful.

I wonder why know one is talking about Kim. On paper she seems like a great canidate.

Her campaign is very lazy and lackluster. I thought her energy on the LWV forum left a lot to be desired as well. She doesn't seem to be energized about running.

[Anonymous]

Board of Education

Only 3 candidates for

District 4


Shebra EVANS
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/09/2024

Email [e-mail]
Website www.voteshebraevans.com
Facebook shebra4BOE
Twitter @shebraevans
Other shebraevans
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends of Shebra Evans



Bethany S. MANDEL
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/09/2024

Email [e-mail]
Website www.Bethany4BOE.com
Twitter @Bethany4BOE
Committee Name Friends of Bethany Mandel



Laura M. STEWART
Non-Partisan
Jurisdiction Montgomery County
Status Active
Filed Regular -02/01/2024

Email [e-mail]
Website laurastewart.org
Facebook @laura.stewart.for.boe
Phone [phone]
Committee Name Friends of Laura Stewart

[Anonymous]

Tell us what you know about the 5 running in District 2:

Diaz
Mui
Thioye
Zimmerman

Smondrowski an incumbent