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You can also follow me on Twitter.  November 26, 2011: I have a new project in the works... November 19, 2011: Although I lost this election, I would like to say it's been an amazing experience. I am so grateful for all the support I received. My campaign benefited from a dedicated group of volunteers and I appreciate their efforts. I will certainly thank each of them individually in the coming days and weeks. Lastly, congratulations to the newly elected board of nine trustees. I know each of them personally and I am confident they will all work hard for public education during the next three years. November 8, 2011: Please join me on November 8th for a community discussion and fundraiser at Alix Goolden Hall. Speakers include Denise Savoie, Dr. Evan Wood and Major Neill Franklin. Poet Jeremy Loveday and Councillor Philippe Lucas will also say a few words. October 30, 2011: Open coffee with Councillor Philippe Lucas and Kim Toombs. October 27, 2011: I'm a coalition member of Stop the Violence BC. News coverage in The Province, CTV Vancouver, CBC News and elsewhere. October 20, 2011: I'm proud to be endorsed by the Victoria Labour Council and the Greater Victoria Teacher's Association. (Deborah Nohr, Diane McNally, Edith Loring-Kuhanga and Catherine Alpha received endorsements as well - congratulations! Here is the GVTA poll card.) October 2, 2011: Open letter to District 61 trustees regarding labour negotiations. September 28, 2011: Rob Wipond's article in Focus Magazine touches on my advocacy work in the Greater Victoria School District. September 19, 2011: Audio recording of my comments to Saanich Council in support of the rezoning application near Inverness Rd & Quadra St (five minutes long). September 15, 2011: Media release regarding the launch of my "Schools Not Prisons" campaign for school board trustee. A campaign photo is available here (photo credit Erin Ruff). September 14, 2011: Article in Saanich News: "School board election season starts to simmer." September 6, 2011: On CFAX talking about civic elections and the first day back to school. Welcome back everyone! September 2, 2011: Guest post in Tim Morrison's Esquimalt Review: "What is the role of a school board trustee?" August 25, 2011: I'm on the agenda for the Victoria City Council meeting in the "Requests to Address Council" section. Hoping to encourage both Victoria and District 61 to work together on community planning. August 24, 2011: I've launched a Facebook event page called "SPEAK UP for Victoria charities and non-profits!" June 20, 2011: Press release regarding problems with the strategic plan for School District 61 (here are some examples of the suspicious text, and here is a five minute audio recording of my presentation to the school board). May 23, 2011: Interview with Adam Stirling on CFAX regarding the strategic facilities plan for School District 61 (seven minutes long). May 20, 2011: Welcome readers from the Times-Colonist! Thanks for reading my essay about the strategic facilities plan for the Greater Victoria School District. Check out the links below if you would like to compare the two presentations for yourself: - Stantec presentation for School District 61 - Stantec presentation for School District 67 April 6, 2011: Here is a recording of my comments at the April 6 meeting regarding the 2011/12 budget for the Greater Victoria School District (five minutes long). January 1, 2011: Launched Scientific Victoria, a new organization that advocates for the consideration of science in local government decision making. December 8, 2010: Letter to the Editor regarding the potential ban on Wi-Fi in public schools. June 16, 2010: Letter to the Editor regarding K / 1 combination classes starting in September (Greater Victoria School District). April 13, 2010: Submission to the Local Government Elections Task Force. March 31, 2010: Presentation in support of Learning Initiatives for the 2010 / 2011 school year at SD61. Loading
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