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Seattle is a city that has always valued education and thrived on the innovation and creativity of its people. We have one of the best urban school systems in the country taking children from kindergarten to college-ready graduates of our high schools. We need to hold on to that academic success as we face the budget challenges ahead. I am seeking a seat on the Seattle School Board to be an advocate for our children, every one of whom deserves the best education we can provide to meet life's challenges. We face difficult choices, but if the goal of academic success is kept foremost, we can navigate our budget woes to a sustainable balance. The State of Washington is recognizing its obligations to education and increasing funding. We have an obligation as well to trim our expenses responsibly so no city or state leader can question our resolve and commitment to getting the most out of our tax dollars. The students of our public schools are nothing short of amazing. We send graduates to the finest universities, film schools, art schools, technical schools and colleges. Our high school bands win awards across the country, our student athletes dazzle us with their skills and success, our drama programs make us laugh and cry. We need to celebrate our children and their achievements, their abilities and their shared experiences and realize that our schools bind us together and teach us to work together. We are pursuing a vision that Superintendent John Stanford first articulated, a diverse city that honors and embraces all its children and gives them the tools to discover their potential. As a School Board Director, I will pursue that vision of world class education for all Seattle's children so they are ready for college and life's challenges. They deserve nothing less. Please support me in pursuit of academic excellence and fiscal stability. - Michael
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