Last night, we were honored to be joined by more than 75 guests in support of the Education Voters Political Action Fund’s work to elect candidates who will be partners in our effort to build a quality education system for all students from cradle to career in Washington State.
LEV’s co-founder Lisa Macfarlane welcomed guests and called out a special group of advocates for education–school board members–who volunteer to take on tough jobs without pay. We were joined by Seattle school directors Michael DeBell, Betty Patu, Peter Maier, Steve Sundquist and Harium Martin-Morris; Issaquah school director Chad Magendanz; and Eric Liu and Kris Mayer from the State Board of Education.
We also invited several of our endorsed champions for education in Olympia including Senators Rodney Tom and Eric Oemig and State Representatives Ross Hunter, Marcie Maxwell, Roger Goodman, Ruth Kagi, and Bruce Dammeier to join us.
Sen. Rodney Tom and Rep. Ross Hunter rallied the crowd and urged everyone to continue to fight for education reforms and funding in their local communities and in Olympia.
To help elect champions for education, please donate to LEV PAC or send us an e-mail to volunteer your time.
Below are photos from the event.
Former PTSA Council President Sharon Rodgers talks with PTA Legislative Committee Chair Sherry Krainick.
Seattle Community College Trustee Gayatri Eassey talks with LEV Board Member Bob Roseth
LEV staff and Seattle School Board Member Betty Patu
Senator Rodney Tom, one of LEV's champions for education, rallies the crowd.
Rep. Ross Hunter, one of LEV's champions for education, thanks the crowd for building momentum behind education reform and funding.
Sen. Eric Oemig and Reps. Marcie Maxwell and Roger Goodman are three of LEV's champions for education in Olympia.
The Paella King of Seattle helps energize school advocates!
