08/24/2023
Dear Friends,
I'm withdrawing from the school board race. To continue would be unfair to those of you who encouraged and supported me. It also would be a distraction from the important work of getting our schools up to the standards our kids deserve. Personally, I should not have used FB for venting. Apologizing again for that won't matter to my critics. Ultimately, I am concerned for the safety of my family and myself. I cannot continue to be attacked with religious, homophobic, and, curiously, racist slurs from all corners of the English speaking world. I sincerely apologize to those I've disappointed. I'll continue to support our elected officials and the public schools in any way I can.
Sincerely,
Rick