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Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

Agree. There is someone on this board who keeps trying to start that rumor about Rivera Owen but I think it’s just anonymous message board nonsense

I can be honest on this board so I was doing my research on the candidates and on Wells’ Facebook page she has a graphic where she lists Oven’s media and campaign participation. When I checked that out it seems true (https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022-general-election-voters-guide/school-board-district-1/), although I didn’t research if she arrived late or didn’t at least some meetings. that’s why I came to ask because I’d like to know what’s going on. It’s nice of the Washington post and MCEA has endorsed her but is she just relying on that and not putting an effort to connect with constituents? I’m 90% sure Oven will win anyway.

Rivera Oven's responses are in that BB voters guide now.

Thank you for that update. They were not in there yesterday when I linked.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

A Washington Post endorsement is honestly not worth much anymore. Her main claim to a BOE seat seems to be representation. That’s not enough for me.

I understand that Wells is not everyone’s cup of tea. But MCPS has suffered too long from groupthink and not enough BOE members asking tough questions and engaging in proper oversight. I have confidence that Wells will do that and it’s why I’m going to vote for her.

So offensive to dismiss someone’s positions and accomplishments this way. Only person to get both MCEA and WaPo to endorse her and you think her only claim is “representation”.

Meanwhile Wells is fundamentally out of step with the large majority of MoCo residents on important issues.

I don’t really understand your point. Getting endorsements is not a professional accomplishment.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

Agree. There is someone on this board who keeps trying to start that rumor about Rivera Owen but I think it’s just anonymous message board nonsense

I can be honest on this board so I was doing my research on the candidates and on Wells’ Facebook page she has a graphic where she lists Oven’s media and campaign participation. When I checked that out it seems true (https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022-general-election-voters-guide/school-board-district-1/), although I didn’t research if she arrived late or didn’t at least some meetings. that’s why I came to ask because I’d like to know what’s going on. It’s nice of the Washington post and MCEA has endorsed her but is she just relying on that and not putting an effort to connect with constituents? I’m 90% sure Oven will win anyway.

Rivera Oven's responses are in that BB voters guide now.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

A Washington Post endorsement is honestly not worth much anymore. Her main claim to a BOE seat seems to be representation. That’s not enough for me.

I understand that Wells is not everyone’s cup of tea. But MCPS has suffered too long from groupthink and not enough BOE members asking tough questions and engaging in proper oversight. I have confidence that Wells will do that and it’s why I’m going to vote for her.

So offensive to dismiss someone’s positions and accomplishments this way. Only person to get both MCEA and WaPo to endorse her and you think her only claim is “representation”.

Meanwhile Wells is fundamentally out of step with the large majority of MoCo residents on important issues.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I get that impression too. I voted for her in the primary. I will be voting for Esther Wells in the general. I know everyone says she's anti LGBTQ+, but I think it's more she doesn't center and elevate LGBTQ+ issues. I want someone with fiscal knowledge to provide some actual oversight to MCPS' wheelings and dealings.

No, she doesn't just "not center and elevate LGBTQ+ issues." She is chairperson of the board of her church that says this on their website:

HUMAN SEXUALITY
The Bible teaches that legitimate sexual relations are exercised solely within marriage. Hence, this Church opposes all forms of sexual immorality, including adultery, homosexuality, and pornography. (Rom. 1:18-32; Hebrews 13:4)

You do know most Christian churches say the same thing, right? So are you going to rule out Christians from holding office?

Separation of Church and State. the FIRST Amendment. As long as candidates abide by that, there is no problem.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

A Washington Post endorsement is honestly not worth much anymore. Her main claim to a BOE seat seems to be representation. That’s not enough for me.

I understand that Wells is not everyone’s cup of tea. But MCPS has suffered too long from groupthink and not enough BOE members asking tough questions and engaging in proper oversight. I have confidence that Wells will do that and it’s why I’m going to vote for her.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ask yourself, this:

Do you feel safe ?

Are the schools as good as they used to be?

Are the roads better than they used to be?

If you answered no, then don't vote for any of those that have been sitting on the job for years.

Boom. I’m voting for Sullivan. I know the man has spelling issues, but he has the endorsement of the police - and he’s a successful black man who went through MCPD and owns an engineering firm in the County. IMHO, we need more people like him and fewer professional activists as politicians. And yes, he’s an R, but he condemned Jan 6 as it was ongoing.

Same here, I voted Sully. Elrich just hasn't been working fo the County. If Blair had won the primary, I'd have gone for Blair instead.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ask yourself, this:

Do you feel safe ?

Are the schools as good as they used to be?

Are the roads better than they used to be?

If you answered no, then don't vote for any of those that have been sitting on the job for years.

Boom. I’m voting for Sullivan. I know the man has spelling issues, but he has the endorsement of the police - and he’s a successful black man who went through MCPD and owns an engineering firm in the County. IMHO, we need more people like him and fewer professional activists as politicians. And yes, he’s an R, but he condemned Jan 6 as it was ongoing.

That should be MCPS, sorry!

Anonymous wrote:Ask yourself, this:

Do you feel safe ?

Are the schools as good as they used to be?

Are the roads better than they used to be?

If you answered no, then don't vote for any of those that have been sitting on the job for years.

Boom. I’m voting for Sullivan. I know the man has spelling issues, but he has the endorsement of the police - and he’s a successful black man who went through MCPD and owns an engineering firm in the County. IMHO, we need more people like him and fewer professional activists as politicians. And yes, he’s an R, but he condemned Jan 6 as it was ongoing.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

Agree. There is someone on this board who keeps trying to start that rumor about Rivera Owen but I think it’s just anonymous message board nonsense

I can be honest on this board so I was doing my research on the candidates and on Wells’ Facebook page she has a graphic where she lists Oven’s media and campaign participation. When I checked that out it seems true (https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022-general-election-voters-guide/school-board-district-1/), although I didn’t research if she arrived late or didn’t at least some meetings. that’s why I came to ask because I’d like to know what’s going on. It’s nice of the Washington post and MCEA has endorsed her but is she just relying on that and not putting an effort to connect with constituents? I’m 90% sure Oven will win anyway.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

Agree. There is someone on this board who keeps trying to start that rumor about Rivera Owen but I think it’s just anonymous message board nonsense

Anonymous wrote:I have questions about Board of Education and I went back to a thread I thought it was live but it seems to be deleted. Can I ask those here too?

Grace Rivera Oven v. Esther Wells

Rivera Oven has and has not participated or replied to many of the newspaper and media requests for interviews versus Wells who has. Does anyone have any insight to why this? To me it appears like Rivera Oven seems disinterested in the election or this believes she’s the front runner who doesn’t need to try.

I don't agree with this. Rivera Oven has participated in forums and been interviewed.

https://youtu.be/M212GaGiyBY

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/10/20/community-activist-and-accountant-face-off-for-district-1-school-board-seat/

She's also the only one of the BOE candidates to be endorsed by both MCEA and the Washington Post.

Anonymous wrote:Standard DCUM election advice: vote blue no matter who.

Anything else means you’re a Trumper.

Blindly voting for a party is equally as harmful as being a Trump supporter. I vote for the best candidate. They are mostly blue but there are some Republicans in the mix.

My question about Wells versus Oven is because I noticed that Oven hasn’t replied and seems disinterested. I’m currently reading my local newspaper (Olney gazette) and she didn’t bother replying to them. Then when I did a little more research she failed to reply other websites and media too. So did another candidate, who I will not be voting for Erikson. I’m looking for candidates who are engaged and eager to be part of the community especially when it comes to Board of Education. I’m not looking for a candidate who is already ignoring the constituents.

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Anonymous wrote:It's a bit late, unfortunately. The real race was the primary. Now it's just Democrat vs. Republican. If you are OK with that, then fine.

The only thing left is to vote Republican, although there is one Green party on the at large ballot. Dan Robinson.

HELL NO

OP not one repuke deserves your vote not one.

VOTE BLUE OTHERWISE THE US DIES

What policies do Republicans have? NOT ONE THAT IS NOT A LIE

Let's not pretend the Dems don't have their own problems. Dan Robinson got one of my votes.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a bit late, unfortunately. The real race was the primary. Now it's just Democrat vs. Republican. If you are OK with that, then fine.

The only thing left is to vote Republican, although there is one Green party on the at large ballot. Dan Robinson.

HELL NO

OP not one repuke deserves your vote not one.

VOTE BLUE OTHERWISE THE US DIES

What policies do Republicans have? NOT ONE THAT IS NOT A LIE

I agree that the Republican party is no longer a party, but rather a cult that undermines the freedom of our country.

What I’ve never understood, though, is what partisan affilliation has to do with local politics. It seems to me that national and state issues are different from local issues. Pothole repair, trash collection, water and sewer services, new road construction, more affordable housing and commercial development vs. increased traffic and infrastructure burden, school zoning, senior citizen programs, etc., may or may not be locally controversial, but these aren’t partisan issues.