Together, we can make Meridian a place where ALL students and families are welcome.
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As a proud Meridian parent, I know that good schools don’t happen by accident.
That’s why I am ready to roll up my sleeves and advocate for the salaries, support staff and equipment our schools desperately need so we can recruit and retain quality educators. I will fight for arts, theater, and enrichment programs that engage our children and inspire the next generation.
Schools should be safe places to learn, share, create, and build success without fear.
And with your help, we can make that happen.
Latest News from the Campaign Trail
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Results are in – down by 400 votes
The results are in and they are pretty grim. We are down by 400 votes. There’s more to count so that could change as they count all the late ballots but while we are waiting, I have a few thank yous. This campaign has brought so many new people into my life and I’m thankful…
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Knocking on Doors – Connecting with You
Running for office means lots of knocking on doors and listening to neighbors. This weekend, with the help of my favorite volunteer, we knocked on doors throughout Meridian to talk about supporting teachers, advocating for extra curriculuars and we can make all families feel welcome in our schools. Be a Meridian Voter! Get your ballot…
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Be a Meridian Voter! Turn in your Ballot by Nov. 7th!
Ballots arrived this last weekend – make sure to fill yours out all the way to the bottom. We are deciding the future of our schools this year and the choices you make will have huge consequences. Don’t sit on the sidelines – fill them out and mail them in or use a dropbox to…
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Endorsed by School Board Director Craig Mitchell
Thank you Craig Mitchell for your years of service on the Meridian School Board! Thanks to your leadership on the school board, we’ve made real progress and I look forward to continuing that work.
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Endorsed by Dr. Malia Pickett
I’m proud to be endorsed by Dr. Malia Pickett! As a lifelong Laurel community member and former candidate, Dr. Pickett knows our Meridian and shares our commitment to making our schools a welcoming place for all families!
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Endorsed by UA Local 26!
Thank you to the United Association Local 26 for endorsing our campaign for school board!There are lots of paths after high school that lead to good paying jobs and that absolutely includes the trades. Our unionized pipefitters build facilities that last and provide good family wage jobs in our community.I’m proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with…
J. Riley Sweeney for Meridian School Board 