NAACP Mount Vernon NY - School Board Forum

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. - May 13, 2024 - PRLog -- Join the Mount Vernon NAACP for our Community School Board Candidate Forum.

Date: May 14, 2024 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Doles Community Center, 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

For more info and updates, contact us at (914) 297-7228 or email naacpmountvernon@gmail.com

Attending a school board candidate forum can be beneficial for several reasons:

Informed Decision-Making: It allows community members to hear directly from the candidates about their visions, priorities, and plans for the school district. This firsthand information helps voters make informed decisions when casting their votes.

Understanding Candidate Positions: Forums provide an opportunity for candidates to express their views on key educational issues such as curriculum, funding, teacher retention, and school safety. Hearing these positions directly from the candidates can help voters understand where each candidate stands on important issues.

Engagement and Participation: Attending a forum demonstrates active engagement in the democratic process. It allows community members to voice their concerns, ask questions, and interact with the candidates, fostering a sense of participation and involvement in local governance.

Accountability: When candidates express their views in a public forum, they are held accountable for their statements and promises. Voters can later evaluate whether elected candidates fulfill the commitments they made during the campaign.

Community Building: Forums provide a platform for community members to come together and discuss shared concerns and aspirations for their schools. It fosters a sense of community involvement and collective responsibility for the quality of education provided to children.

Transparency: By attending a forum, citizens can witness the exchange of ideas and information in a transparent manner. This transparency is essential for building trust between elected officials and the community they serve.

In summary, attending a school board candidate forum empowers voters to make informed decisions, promotes civic engagement, holds candidates accountable, and fosters community dialogue and transparency in the electoral process.

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