Anybody know anything about Omar Lazo? Teachers' union pick for BOE At Large seat

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The top two advance to the November general election. With the Apple Ballot endorsement, Lazo is almost guaranteed to advance. The question is will it be Lazo vs Chase, or Lazo vs Diaz?

Diaz is garbage full on idiocy.

She is a liar, a propagandist, loves The Heritage Foundation's curriculum (this is where the idiocy comes in, as the Heritage Foundation would ever think she should be in their community), doesn't believe in science, and cost taxpayers a ton when she did not show up for work when she was a teacher at Gaithersburg HS. She is 100% a terrible candidate. She believes Jan 6th was a tourist day.

100% will vote for her. She's a weirdo but we need that in BOE to shake them up a little bit.

Said people who voted for Trump. One person can't get sh*t done on the BOE, you need 5 votes. And we don't need right-wing MAGAs on the BOE

We need anyone that can move these guys to the right direction. An idiot like trump was able to make DC downtown clean and previous smart guys kept doing nothing.
Sometimes, you need morons to bring the decent guys or right track. Sorry to say it, but that's the truth.
1 person in a group of 5, doesn't have any power but her voice might be enough.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If he is on the Apple Ballot then I will certainly be voting against him.

I'd warn you against conflating teachers (Apple Ballot) with your general distaste of MCPS Central Office.

Teachers want what is best for kids, generally, so I don't understand this resistance to their recommendations.

I don't conflate teachers with the teachers' union leadership. The MCEA leadership is recommending Will Jawando, who is a poor choice for county executive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The top two advance to the November general election. With the Apple Ballot endorsement, Lazo is almost guaranteed to advance. The question is will it be Lazo vs Chase, or Lazo vs Diaz?

Diaz is garbage full on idiocy.

She is a liar, a propagandist, loves The Heritage Foundation's curriculum (this is where the idiocy comes in, as the Heritage Foundation would ever think she should be in their community), doesn't believe in science, and cost taxpayers a ton when she did not show up for work when she was a teacher at Gaithersburg HS. She is 100% a terrible candidate. She believes Jan 6th was a tourist day.

100% will vote for her. She's a weirdo but we need that in BOE to shake them up a little bit.

No we do not need Diaz. Moms4liberty endorsed POS. You want to vote for someone that did not show up to work? What makes you think she will show up at her work now? She literally cost taxpayers a ton of money. She's a propagandist; you want that idiot making decisions for children's education?

No, I do not support Diaz as a candidate.

My concern is not just her policy positions, but also questions about judgment, accountability, and fitness for office. Voters have every right to evaluate a candidate's record and ask whether that record demonstrates the qualities they want in someone making decisions about public education.

If a candidate has a history that raises concerns about fulfilling professional responsibilities, taxpayers are justified in asking whether that person can be trusted with greater responsibility. The same is true when a candidate aligns with organizations or political movements that many parents and educators believe would move MCPS in the wrong direction.

For me, this is not about partisan labels alone. It is about whether a candidate has demonstrated sound judgment, credibility, and a commitment to serving all students. I have not seen evidence that Diaz meets that standard ever.

Ultimately, voters will make their own decision. My view is that MCPS needs leaders focused on improving student outcomes, supporting educators, respecting facts and evidence, and strengthening public education—not advancing ideological agendas.

Because of delusional people like you, we ended up with trump. Who give a sh... about all these endorsement and non profit organizations? I have 2 kids in MCPS and I see things going worst and worst. Do you think I care if Diaz is left or right, if she is endorsed by X or Z? The fact is different then the rest makes her good enough to get my vote. She will not have any power beside her voice and that's also good. Cannot go wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best thing you can say about Omar is:

- He's nice and congenial
- He's heavily focused on the Hispanic community and works closely with Diego Uriburu of the Black and Brown Coalition
- He has two daughters in the system

What concerns me about him:
- I think he has too many friends on the board and County Council and therefore, he won't be aggressive about holding the system accountable
- The MCEA endorsement means he's already got his hands tied when it comes to being a change agent, because the teachers' union isn't gonna like him if he rocks the boat too much
- His campaign has been very lowkey and under the radar. If he gets it, it'll likely be because he got the Apple ballot endorsement and not because he won the hearts and minds of the majority in Montgomery County

I'm not a fan of Uriburu - this guy formed the Black and Brown Coalition to be able to make political statements, while his paycheck at Identity Youth comes entirely from school-based programming in MCPS. It's nice work if you can get it, right? MCPS is laying off PCCs , PPWs, and licensed social workers. Meanwhile, Uriburu's organization Identify has plenty of work. For example, it is operating wellness centers at several MCPS high schools, staffed by 23-24 year olds who essentially provide peer counseling to students. I am sure there is some value to that, but where is the independent evaluation of all the Identity school programs that shows evidence-based outcomes? So, if that is what Omar is about, I can't support him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If he is on the Apple Ballot then I will certainly be voting against him.

I'd warn you against conflating teachers (Apple Ballot) with your general distaste of MCPS Central Office.

Teachers want what is best for kids, generally, so I don't understand this resistance to their recommendations.

It's the union I'm wary of. As a general rule, the Board members they endorse have been terrible.

He doesn’t choose who endorses him and is not union.

If the union thinks he'd be good, that tells me all I need to know. Strong no.

Also, you have to apply to get the apple ballot endorsement, including answering all their questions in the way they want. So yes, he absolutely had control over getting the endorsement.

Had to be selected to run is what you meant to say.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best thing you can say about Omar is:

- He's nice and congenial
- He's heavily focused on the Hispanic community and works closely with Diego Uriburu of the Black and Brown Coalition
- He has two daughters in the system

What concerns me about him:
- I think he has too many friends on the board and County Council and therefore, he won't be aggressive about holding the system accountable
- The MCEA endorsement means he's already got his hands tied when it comes to being a change agent, because the teachers' union isn't gonna like him if he rocks the boat too much
- His campaign has been very lowkey and under the radar. If he gets it, it'll likely be because he got the Apple ballot endorsement and not because he won the hearts and minds of the majority in Montgomery County

I'm not a fan of Uriburu - this guy formed the Black and Brown Coalition to be able to make political statements, while his paycheck at Identity Youth comes entirely from school-based programming in MCPS. It's nice work if you can get it, right? MCPS is laying off PCCs , PPWs, and licensed social workers. Meanwhile, Uriburu's organization Identify has plenty of work. For example, it is operating wellness centers at several MCPS high schools, staffed by 23-24 year olds who essentially provide peer counseling to students. I am sure there is some value to that, but where is the independent evaluation of all the Identity school programs that shows evidence-based outcomes? So, if that is what Omar is about, I can't support him.

And Wylea Chase was a Director of the Black and Brown Coalition. She supports the regional program mess, dismantling magnet programs, and removing SRO's. There are no good options in this race. Maybe Diaz will at least waste some of the BOE's time and slow down MCPS's race to the bottom! Doing nothing would be better than dismantling and destroying what's left of our schools. I'd happily pay her the $25k myself to do that!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best thing you can say about Omar is:

- He's nice and congenial
- He's heavily focused on the Hispanic community and works closely with Diego Uriburu of the Black and Brown Coalition
- He has two daughters in the system

What concerns me about him:
- I think he has too many friends on the board and County Council and therefore, he won't be aggressive about holding the system accountable
- The MCEA endorsement means he's already got his hands tied when it comes to being a change agent, because the teachers' union isn't gonna like him if he rocks the boat too much
- His campaign has been very lowkey and under the radar. If he gets it, it'll likely be because he got the Apple ballot endorsement and not because he won the hearts and minds of the majority in Montgomery County

I'm not a fan of Uriburu - this guy formed the Black and Brown Coalition to be able to make political statements, while his paycheck at Identity Youth comes entirely from school-based programming in MCPS. It's nice work if you can get it, right? MCPS is laying off PCCs , PPWs, and licensed social workers. Meanwhile, Uriburu's organization Identify has plenty of work. For example, it is operating wellness centers at several MCPS high schools, staffed by 23-24 year olds who essentially provide peer counseling to students. I am sure there is some value to that, but where is the independent evaluation of all the Identity school programs that shows evidence-based outcomes? So, if that is what Omar is about, I can't support him.

And Wylea Chase was a Director of the Black and Brown Coalition. She supports the regional program mess, dismantling magnet programs, and removing SRO's. There are no good options in this race. Maybe Diaz will at least waste some of the BOE's time and slow down MCPS's race to the bottom! Doing nothing would be better than dismantling and destroying what's left of our schools. I'd happily pay her the $25k myself to do that!

DP

I can't in good conscience vote for someone who called mask mandates "the new Jim Crow"

I feel here ignorance will just undermine any efforts to challenge the Superintendent. She will just be his straw man to defend whatever BS he wants to do

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The top two advance to the November general election. With the Apple Ballot endorsement, Lazo is almost guaranteed to advance. The question is will it be Lazo vs Chase, or Lazo vs Diaz?

Diaz is garbage full on idiocy.

She is a liar, a propagandist, loves The Heritage Foundation's curriculum (this is where the idiocy comes in, as the Heritage Foundation would ever think she should be in their community), doesn't believe in science, and cost taxpayers a ton when she did not show up for work when she was a teacher at Gaithersburg HS. She is 100% a terrible candidate. She believes Jan 6th was a tourist day.

100% will vote for her. She's a weirdo but we need that in BOE to shake them up a little bit.

No we do not need Diaz. Moms4liberty endorsed POS. You want to vote for someone that did not show up to work? What makes you think she will show up at her work now? She literally cost taxpayers a ton of money. She's a propagandist; you want that idiot making decisions for children's education?

No, I do not support Diaz as a candidate.

My concern is not just her policy positions, but also questions about judgment, accountability, and fitness for office. Voters have every right to evaluate a candidate's record and ask whether that record demonstrates the qualities they want in someone making decisions about public education.

If a candidate has a history that raises concerns about fulfilling professional responsibilities, taxpayers are justified in asking whether that person can be trusted with greater responsibility. The same is true when a candidate aligns with organizations or political movements that many parents and educators believe would move MCPS in the wrong direction.

For me, this is not about partisan labels alone. It is about whether a candidate has demonstrated sound judgment, credibility, and a commitment to serving all students. I have not seen evidence that Diaz meets that standard ever.

Ultimately, voters will make their own decision. My view is that MCPS needs leaders focused on improving student outcomes, supporting educators, respecting facts and evidence, and strengthening public education—not advancing ideological agendas.

Because of delusional people like you, we ended up with trump. Who give a sh... about all these endorsement and non profit organizations? I have 2 kids in MCPS and I see things going worst and worst. Do you think I care if Diaz is left or right, if she is endorsed by X or Z? The fact is different than the rest makes her good enough to get my vote. She will not have any power beside her voice and that's also good. Cannot go wrong.

Actually, people like you are the reason that we ended up with Trump - You should care whether Diaz is right or left, and you should question she is nuts, which she appears to be, sorta like Trump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best thing you can say about Omar is:

- He's nice and congenial
- He's heavily focused on the Hispanic community and works closely with Diego Uriburu of the Black and Brown Coalition
- He has two daughters in the system

What concerns me about him:
- I think he has too many friends on the board and County Council and therefore, he won't be aggressive about holding the system accountable
- The MCEA endorsement means he's already got his hands tied when it comes to being a change agent, because the teachers' union isn't gonna like him if he rocks the boat too much
- His campaign has been very lowkey and under the radar. If he gets it, it'll likely be because he got the Apple ballot endorsement and not because he won the hearts and minds of the majority in Montgomery County

I'm not a fan of Uriburu - this guy formed the Black and Brown Coalition to be able to make political statements, while his paycheck at Identity Youth comes entirely from school-based programming in MCPS. It's nice work if you can get it, right? MCPS is laying off PCCs , PPWs, and licensed social workers. Meanwhile, Uriburu's organization Identify has plenty of work. For example, it is operating wellness centers at several MCPS high schools, staffed by 23-24 year olds who essentially provide peer counseling to students. I am sure there is some value to that, but where is the independent evaluation of all the Identity school programs that shows evidence-based outcomes? So, if that is what Omar is about, I can't support him.

And Wylea Chase was a Director of the Black and Brown Coalition. She supports the regional program mess, dismantling magnet programs, and removing SRO's. There are no good options in this race. Maybe Diaz will at least waste some of the BOE's time and slow down MCPS's race to the bottom! Doing nothing would be better than dismantling and destroying what's left of our schools. I'd happily pay her the $25k myself to do that!

I am a no on Wylea Chase as well. There are no good choices in the at-large race. See the same thing in the county council races.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The top two advance to the November general election. With the Apple Ballot endorsement, Lazo is almost guaranteed to advance. The question is will it be Lazo vs Chase, or Lazo vs Diaz?

Diaz is garbage full on idiocy.

She is a liar, a propagandist, loves The Heritage Foundation's curriculum (this is where the idiocy comes in, as the Heritage Foundation would ever think she should be in their community), doesn't believe in science, and cost taxpayers a ton when she did not show up for work when she was a teacher at Gaithersburg HS. She is 100% a terrible candidate. She believes Jan 6th was a tourist day.

100% will vote for her. She's a weirdo but we need that in BOE to shake them up a little bit.

No we do not need Diaz. Moms4liberty endorsed POS. You want to vote for someone that did not show up to work? What makes you think she will show up at her work now? She literally cost taxpayers a ton of money. She's a propagandist; you want that idiot making decisions for children's education?

No, I do not support Diaz as a candidate.

My concern is not just her policy positions, but also questions about judgment, accountability, and fitness for office. Voters have every right to evaluate a candidate's record and ask whether that record demonstrates the qualities they want in someone making decisions about public education.

If a candidate has a history that raises concerns about fulfilling professional responsibilities, taxpayers are justified in asking whether that person can be trusted with greater responsibility. The same is true when a candidate aligns with organizations or political movements that many parents and educators believe would move MCPS in the wrong direction.

For me, this is not about partisan labels alone. It is about whether a candidate has demonstrated sound judgment, credibility, and a commitment to serving all students. I have not seen evidence that Diaz meets that standard ever.

Ultimately, voters will make their own decision. My view is that MCPS needs leaders focused on improving student outcomes, supporting educators, respecting facts and evidence, and strengthening public education—not advancing ideological agendas.

Because of delusional people like you, we ended up with trump. Who give a sh... about all these endorsement and non profit organizations? I have 2 kids in MCPS and I see things going worst and worst. Do you think I care if Diaz is left or right, if she is endorsed by X or Z? The fact is different then the rest makes her good enough to get my vote. She will not have any power beside her voice and that's also good. Cannot go wrong.

No one respects her and her voice is useless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best thing you can say about Omar is:

- He's nice and congenial
- He's heavily focused on the Hispanic community and works closely with Diego Uriburu of the Black and Brown Coalition
- He has two daughters in the system

What concerns me about him:
- I think he has too many friends on the board and County Council and therefore, he won't be aggressive about holding the system accountable
- The MCEA endorsement means he's already got his hands tied when it comes to being a change agent, because the teachers' union isn't gonna like him if he rocks the boat too much
- His campaign has been very lowkey and under the radar. If he gets it, it'll likely be because he got the Apple ballot endorsement and not because he won the hearts and minds of the majority in Montgomery County

I’ve talked to him for other things not related and I wouldn’t underestimate him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best thing you can say about Omar is:

- He's nice and congenial
- He's heavily focused on the Hispanic community and works closely with Diego Uriburu of the Black and Brown Coalition
- He has two daughters in the system

What concerns me about him:
- I think he has too many friends on the board and County Council and therefore, he won't be aggressive about holding the system accountable
- The MCEA endorsement means he's already got his hands tied when it comes to being a change agent, because the teachers' union isn't gonna like him if he rocks the boat too much
- His campaign has been very lowkey and under the radar. If he gets it, it'll likely be because he got the Apple ballot endorsement and not because he won the hearts and minds of the majority in Montgomery County

I’ve talked to him for other things not related and I wouldn’t underestimate him.

What about him impressed you?

He hasn’t said anything that’s gotten traction or pickup in the candidate forums or local news interviews.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The top two advance to the November general election. With the Apple Ballot endorsement, Lazo is almost guaranteed to advance. The question is will it be Lazo vs Chase, or Lazo vs Diaz?

Diaz is garbage full on idiocy.

She is a liar, a propagandist, loves The Heritage Foundation's curriculum (this is where the idiocy comes in, as the Heritage Foundation would ever think she should be in their community), doesn't believe in science, and cost taxpayers a ton when she did not show up for work when she was a teacher at Gaithersburg HS. She is 100% a terrible candidate. She believes Jan 6th was a tourist day.

100% will vote for her. She's a weirdo but we need that in BOE to shake them up a little bit.

No we do not need Diaz. Moms4liberty endorsed POS. You want to vote for someone that did not show up to work? What makes you think she will show up at her work now? She literally cost taxpayers a ton of money. She's a propagandist; you want that idiot making decisions for children's education?

No, I do not support Diaz as a candidate.

My concern is not just her policy positions, but also questions about judgment, accountability, and fitness for office. Voters have every right to evaluate a candidate's record and ask whether that record demonstrates the qualities they want in someone making decisions about public education.

If a candidate has a history that raises concerns about fulfilling professional responsibilities, taxpayers are justified in asking whether that person can be trusted with greater responsibility. The same is true when a candidate aligns with organizations or political movements that many parents and educators believe would move MCPS in the wrong direction.

For me, this is not about partisan labels alone. It is about whether a candidate has demonstrated sound judgment, credibility, and a commitment to serving all students. I have not seen evidence that Diaz meets that standard ever.

Ultimately, voters will make their own decision. My view is that MCPS needs leaders focused on improving student outcomes, supporting educators, respecting facts and evidence, and strengthening public education—not advancing ideological agendas.

Because of delusional people like you, we ended up with trump. Who give a sh... about all these endorsement and non profit organizations? I have 2 kids in MCPS and I see things going worst and worst. Do you think I care if Diaz is left or right, if she is endorsed by X or Z? The fact is different then the rest makes her good enough to get my vote. She will not have any power beside her voice and that's also good. Cannot go wrong.

What are you talking about Diaz is a propagandist? We ended up with Don the con because of people like you that think putting ignorance on the BOe would be a good thing.

Diaz offers nothing. She’s an election denier, a fraud , she was removed from MCPS for a reason it’s called being unfit to do your dam job. Fact she chose not to show up for work. And you think a person who believes in lies and promotes Christian nationalism is good for education a public education ??? Anyone who supports The Heritage Foundation dumbing down of education does not belong near kids period.

Diaz can even answer a dam question coherently .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The top two advance to the November general election. With the Apple Ballot endorsement, Lazo is almost guaranteed to advance. The question is will it be Lazo vs Chase, or Lazo vs Diaz?

Diaz is garbage full on idiocy.

She is a liar, a propagandist, loves The Heritage Foundation's curriculum (this is where the idiocy comes in, as the Heritage Foundation would ever think she should be in their community), doesn't believe in science, and cost taxpayers a ton when she did not show up for work when she was a teacher at Gaithersburg HS. She is 100% a terrible candidate. She believes Jan 6th was a tourist day.

100% will vote for her. She's a weirdo but we need that in BOE to shake them up a little bit.

No we do not need Diaz. Moms4liberty endorsed POS. You want to vote for someone that did not show up to work? What makes you think she will show up at her work now? She literally cost taxpayers a ton of money. She's a propagandist; you want that idiot making decisions for children's education?

No, I do not support Diaz as a candidate.

My concern is not just her policy positions, but also questions about judgment, accountability, and fitness for office. Voters have every right to evaluate a candidate's record and ask whether that record demonstrates the qualities they want in someone making decisions about public education.

If a candidate has a history that raises concerns about fulfilling professional responsibilities, taxpayers are justified in asking whether that person can be trusted with greater responsibility. The same is true when a candidate aligns with organizations or political movements that many parents and educators believe would move MCPS in the wrong direction.

For me, this is not about partisan labels alone. It is about whether a candidate has demonstrated sound judgment, credibility, and a commitment to serving all students. I have not seen evidence that Diaz meets that standard ever.

Ultimately, voters will make their own decision. My view is that MCPS needs leaders focused on improving student outcomes, supporting educators, respecting facts and evidence, and strengthening public education—not advancing ideological agendas.

Because of delusional people like you, we ended up with trump. Who give a sh... about all these endorsement and non profit organizations? I have 2 kids in MCPS and I see things going worst and worst. Do you think I care if Diaz is left or right, if she is endorsed by X or Z? The fact is different then the rest makes her good enough to get my vote. She will not have any power beside her voice and that's also good. Cannot go wrong.

No one respects her and her voice is useless.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best thing you can say about Omar is:

- He's nice and congenial
- He's heavily focused on the Hispanic community and works closely with Diego Uriburu of the Black and Brown Coalition
- He has two daughters in the system

What concerns me about him:
- I think he has too many friends on the board and County Council and therefore, he won't be aggressive about holding the system accountable
- The MCEA endorsement means he's already got his hands tied when it comes to being a change agent, because the teachers' union isn't gonna like him if he rocks the boat too much
- His campaign has been very lowkey and under the radar. If he gets it, it'll likely be because he got the Apple ballot endorsement and not because he won the hearts and minds of the majority in Montgomery County

I’ve talked to him for other things not related and I wouldn’t underestimate him.

What about him impressed you?

He hasn’t said anything that’s gotten traction or pickup in the candidate forums or local news interviews.

Very vested in the community, understands the issues in Mcps, and does a lot to support local families struggling or issues. He’s probably better 1-1. I haven’t listened to any of the forums.