Clay Hale
2023 - Present
2028
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Clay Hale is a member of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Board in California, representing Trustee Area 7. He assumed office on December 8, 2023. His current term ends on December 8, 2028.
Hale won re-election to the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Board to represent Trustee Area 7 in California outright after the general election on November 5, 2024, was canceled.
Biography
Clay Hale was born in California. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2017 and a graduate degree from Loyola Marymount University in 2018. His career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Santa Clara County, California (2024)
General election
The general election was canceled. Clay Hale (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hale in this election.
2023
See also: Municipal elections in Santa Clara County, California (2023)
General election
Special general election for San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Trustee Area 7
Clay Hale defeated Lisanna Dominguez, Diego Barragan, Stephen Eckstone, and Anthony Macias in the special general election for San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Trustee Area 7 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Clay Hale (Nonpartisan)  | 46.9 | 2,889 |
 | Lisanna Dominguez (Nonpartisan) | 33.1 | 2,042 | |
| Diego Barragan (Nonpartisan) | 8.3 | 513 | ||
| Stephen Eckstone (Nonpartisan) | 7.8 | 482 | ||
 | Anthony Macias (Nonpartisan) | 3.8 | 235 | |
| Total votes: 6,161 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Clay Hale did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2023
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Clay Hale completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hale's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a product of the California Community College system and the first in my family to graduate college. As a first-generation college student, I learned how difficult navigating community college can be, from understanding the complexities of financial aid to the complex transfer system requirements. While attending community college, I balanced a schedule of demanding classes and working full time. I discovered my passion for history and social science through the fantastic instructors I had at my community college. I eventually transferred to UC Berkeley as a history major. Through the classes I took at the community college, I discovered my passion for history and inspiration to teach. I went on to earn a Master’s in Urban Education Policy and Administration from Loyola Marymount University.
- Establish community partnerships for the betterment of students. Broaden outreach and resources to students to help them understand the transfer and financial aid process before and during community college. Construction of district-provided housing for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring they can live, study, and flourish in our San José community. Expand enrollment opportunities for local high school students to attend San Jose City/Evergreen Valley Community Colleges. More involvement and support with local high school dual enrollment programs throughout San Jose.
- Ensure funds are properly allocated for student success. Prioritize spending on programs and services dedicated to student success. Incorporate student, faculty, and staff voices in spending and programming decisions.
- Increase transfer and graduation rates of Community College students. Increase awareness and access to student support systems. Streamline class options to better appeal to student interests and increase class availability so students are able to transfer on time. Ensure there is a transparent system for students, faculty, and staff to give ongoing feedback and input on district policies and decisions.
Financial Aid and Financial Literacy – Creation of financial aid opportunities and outreach to ensure that all students can afford higher education.
Student and Teacher Advocate – Ensuring all student and teacher voices are heard at every stage of the policy-making process. Ensuring that faculty and part-time faculty receive the pay and benefits they need to live and work in their teaching community.
Community Engagement – Ensuring the district outreaches to all community members in San José to promote SJECCD programs and opportunities.
Mental Health – Advocate for increased mental health support and campus resources.
Housing – Recognizing the challenges of housing affordability and being committed to exploring on-campus housing solutions for students, faculty, and staff.
Supporter of equality and securing LGBTQ+ representation on our SJECCD board. 71% of LGBTQ+ candidates supported by Victory Fund win their election, compared to 3% of candidates not endorsed by Victory Fund.
AFT 6157
AFT local that represents the faculty at San José-Evergreen Community College District.
Silicon Valley Young Democrats
Run For Something 2023
Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto launched RFS on Jan. 20, 2017 with a simple premise: help young diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build a bench for the future. RFS aims to lower the barriers to entry for these candidates by helping them with seeding money, organization building, and access to the training needed to be successful.
East Side Teachers Association (ESTA) Union
ESTA is an affiliate of the California Teachers Association (CTA). CTA exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society.
Ken Yeager
Former San José-Evergreen Community College District Trustee
Former San Jose City Councilmember
Former Santa Clara County Supervisor
Alex Lee
Assemblymember
Ann Ravel
Former Commissioner on the Federal Election Commission
Tom Huynh
Associate Superintendent East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD)
Former Board Member, Newark Unified School District
J. Manuel Herrera
Board Member, East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD)
Brian Do
Board Member, East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD)
Van T. Le
Board Member, East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD)
Ava Chiao
Board Member, Cupertino School District
Mary Pollett
Board Member, Evergreen School District
Dr. Stan Rose
Board Member, Evergreen School District
Former Superintendent, Santa Clara Unified School District
Former Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent, San Benito High School District
Shelly Hong
Board Member, Moreland School District
JR Fruen
Councilmember, Cupertino City Council
Jaria Jaug
Board Member, Berryessa School District
Jason Baker
Board Member, Campbell Union High School District
Former Mayor, Campbell
Teresa O'Neill
Former Councilmember, Santa Clara City Council
Former Board Member, Santa Clara Unified School District
Linda Sell
Sunnyvale City Council Councilmember
Greg Bonaccorsi
Ohlone College Board Trustee
Gilbert Wong
Foothill De Anza Community College Board Trustee, Former Cupertino City Councilmember
Sally Lieber
CA State Board of Equalization 2nd District, Mountain View City Councilmember, Mountain View Mayor, Santa Clara County Commissioner, CA State Assemblymember, and Former Speaker Pro Tempore
Laura Casas
Board Vice President, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Board Vice President, Alameda County Department of Education
Richard Mehlinger
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2023
