Support for Eleni Carter
When my family and I were looking to relocate five years ago, we chose Monroe-Woodbury because of its academic reputation. At Monroe-Woodbury, I feel I have a voice. We have board members who think for themselves and who make themselves accessible to us as taxpayers and parents.
One of the things that is very important to me as a parent is accessibility to those who are making decisions on behalf of my children. When I see this quality in a candidate, I support them, and thats why I am supporting Eleni Carter.
I have come to know Eleni over the past few years as a person of integrity and understanding. She has always taken the time to answer my questions or address my concerns. She has reached out to our community group PULSES (Parents United Learning the Special Education System) to gain a better understanding of our students with special needs and their families. Unlike some of this years candidates, Eleni Carter wants whats best for all our children, and she doesnt have a special agenda.
I also support Eleni Carter because she understands the hardships facing our residents and seeks to manage our dollars appropriately. I have witnessed her ask very tough, in-depth questions during budget presentations. She obviously spends hours combing through budget journals making sure monies are being spent wisely on our behalf.
Contrary to what has been sensationalized in the media, the board and district have been extremely transparent in the budget process. Unlike some board members, theyre trying to ensure the district doesnt experience another multi-million dollar deficit that would place a burden on the taxpayers and seriously affect our childrens education.
Eleni Carter has served our district well. She has worked tirelessly in an unpaid, elected position to maintain academic fiscal responsibility for our district. I will be voting for Eleni Carter and her running mates Natalie Brooks and John Otero. Please make sure you register to vote because apathy is our worst enemy.
Rebecca Thomas Monroe