Eduardo Medina
Eduardo Medina was a candidate for the Trustee Area 5 seat on the Palm Springs Unified School District Board of Education in California. Eduardo Medina lost the general election on November 4, 2014.[1]
Elections
2014
Three seats on the Palm Springs Unified School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Trustee Area 3 incumbent Karen Cornett was the only incumbent running for re-election. She defeated challenger Anna Nevenic for re-election in Area 3. James Williamson defeated Vanessa Sheldon, Noel E. White and K. Magdalena Andrasevits for the open Trustee Area 4 seat. John Gerardi won the open Trustee Area 5 seats by defeating fellow newcomer Eduardo Medina.[1]
This was the first year Palm Springs Unified School District elected members to the board of education by trustee area. Prior to 2014, members were elected at-large.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  John Gerardi |
61.6% | 2,349 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eduardo Medina | 38.4% | 1,466 | |
| Total Votes | 3,815 | |||
| Source: Riverside County Registrar of Voters, "Consolidated General Election, November 4, 2014," accessed December 23, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Medina filed Form 470 with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters, indicating he did not intend to raise or spend more than $1,000 for his 2014 campaign. Because of this, Medina did not have to file any additional campaign finance reports.[3]
Endorsements
Medina did not receive any official endorsements for this election.
Campaign themes
2014
Medina highlighted the following issues on his campaign website:
| “ | Dear Desert Hot Springs Voters,
I believe in the importance of a progressive education. An education that will not end the moment a student graduates, but that will continue to grow throughout their lives. In this age of global capitalism and breathtaking culture change, it is completely necessary that we begin to establish a democratic culture and provide meaningful instruction to our families. This capitalism and culture change is seen within our valley and evident in the new generation of students, however many administrative practices stay the same. We need leaders who respect our diversity and that acknowledge each individual for their abilities, interest, ideas, needs and cultural identity. I understand and participate in my community and I am willing to collaborate with others to achieve a common good. Most importantly, that common good must always be child centered. The definition of democracy is the active participation by all citizens in social, political, and economic decisions that will affect their lives. I am the parent of two young students of PSUSD, and I naturally want the absolute best for all our children. One of my goals is to motivate parents to be active participants in the decisions that directly affect the daily lives of our children. For the first time, the City of Desert Hot Springs will have representation on the Governing School Board of PSUSD. This will also be the first time a parent of PSUSD will run for governing office. What is even more astonishing is that if I win, I will be the first Latino board member in a district that is composed of approximately 75 percent Latino students. I have what it takes to represent PSUSD families. I will be bringing more cultural understanding, family involvement, and parent organization. I am reliable, compassionate, honest, active, innovative, a Father, a Husband, and a neigh boor. I have lived in Desert Hot Springs for 11 years, and I know the needs of my community and trust that they will support this change. Humbly, I ask for your support and trust, so that I may have the opportunity to serve you from the bottom of my heart and voice for the DHS families and all PSUSD students If you have any questions dont hesitate to call me or message me. Sincerely, Eduardo Medina 760 329 5373[4] |
” |
| —Eduardo Medina's campaign website (2014)[5] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Eduardo + Medina + Palm + Springs + Unified + School + District"
See also
- Palm Springs Unified School District, California
- Palm Springs Unified School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Riverside County Registrar of Voters, "Contest/Candidate Proof List Consolidated General Election," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ Desert Vortex News, "City Finally Gains School Rep," January 13, 2014
- ↑ Riverside County Registrar of Voters, "Viewing filing activity for Medina, Eduardo," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Eduardo Medina on Facebook, "About," accessed October 1, 2014
| 2014 Palm Springs Unified School District Elections | |
| Riverside County, California | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Trustee Area 3: • Incumbent, Karen Cornett • Anna Nevenic Trustee Area 4: • K. Magdalena Andrasevits • Vanessa Sheldon • Noel E. White • James Williamson Trustee Area 5: • John Gerardi • Eduardo Medina |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
