Congratulations to AALA PAC-endorsed candidate Steve Zimmer who was successful in his bid to retain his seat on the Board of Education! As final votes are being counted, it appears that Steve garnered at least 52% of the vote, securing his election. Steve told AALA, “[Yesterday’s] victory is not about a single person. It’s about all of us. It’s about the idea that we can move public education forward together, in partnership. Our school administrators and all AALA members are my valued partners in that equation. I value our relationship and the fact that we’ll have another four years to work together to support our students, staff and parents.”
In another victory, Monica Ratliff, also supported by AALA’s PAC, has forced Antonio Sanchez, backed by millions of outside dollars, into a run-off. This election for seats on the Board of Education, probably the most expensive in history, proves that