Rick Shaw (Antelope Valley Community College District Governing Board Trustee Area 1, California, candidate 2024)

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Rick Shaw

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Antelope Valley Community College District Governing Board Trustee Area 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associates

Santa Barbara City College

Bachelor's

CSU Fresno

Graduate

CSU Northridge

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Personal

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

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Rick Shaw ran for election to the Antelope Valley Community College District Governing Board Trustee Area 1 in California. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Shaw completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rick Shaw provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 23, 2024:

• High school: San Marcos HS
• Associate: Santa Barbara City College
• Bachelor's: CSU Fresno
• Graduate: CSU Northridge
• Military service: United States Air Force
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Retired
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign endorsements

Elections

General election

General election for Antelope Valley Community College District Governing Board Trustee Area 1

Incumbent Michelle Deneen Harvey, Ryan D. Beardsley, and Rick Shaw ran in the general election for Antelope Valley Community College District Governing Board Trustee Area 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Michelle Deneen Harvey (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Ryan D. Beardsley (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Rick Shaw (Nonpartisan)

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Rick Shaw completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shaw's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I worked for the college for ten years, and have lived in the area for seven. I'm committed to the success of the students and college and am looking to remain engaged to ensure the successes gained during my tenure working for the college are sustained.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I'm focused on transparency and accountability of actions. Where is the money going, and what were the factors behind the decision making.
• The college needs to join the twenty-first century with regard to its business practices and services. How can it support a remote student body, and distance education without a robust remote work policy?
• I'm concerned about hiring practices at a time when the state is fiscally constrained. Why are we hiring new faculty and staff when there is a strong likelihood of deferrals.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal accountability & continued commitment to the values and promises behind Measure AV.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and a core commitment to public service

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Responsiveness to your constancy and a willingness to drive the hard conversations to serve the community that elected you.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

At twelve, I dug ditches for a landscaping company, I did this through the summer. In high school I worked at a local donut shop for a year and a half at the age of fifteen

Who are your constituents?

The students of the college, then the residents of my service area, and finally the faculty and staff of the college as a whole.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Antelope Valley Democrats for Change

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