That is a great question, which leads me to my philosophy on school boards being partisan. I don't want, and will not accept endorsements from organizations. I will not actively ask people to endorse me.
I have been asked to endorse candidates in previous elections. I have always been uncomfortable when asked to endorse candidates, even those whom I supported. I look at it like this, why would anybody care who I support or don't support for a local election? I especially believe this when it comes to a school board race. See, as a candidate who has been offered endorsements before, I don't want anyone to mistake what an endorsement means. If an organization gives me their stamp of approval, I don't want them to think they get special consideration or attention that nobody else gets. There was an organization who offered to endorse me in 2022 and I declined the opportunity. Some believe that was a key reason why I lost. If refusing an endorsement cost me an election, then so be it. I'm not running to serve ANY special interest group or any particular group of people. I intend to listen to everyone who has a stake in TCSC. I will not have a political party or a group of "special interests" dictate to me what I need to do or not do.
