If you’re already offended that I would even dare to discuss the subject, then you definitely need to read this whole post all the way through to the end.
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To Recap: The SFSD School Board Election of 2023
For your consideration and mine, I offer this recap of the May 2023 special election for Silver Falls School District School Board Zone 7. Party Affiliation Demographics First of all, this is a very conservative district. Last year, running as a Democrat, I lost the 2022 election for the Oregon State House of Representatives by …(Read More)
A Changing Perspective
As a School Board candidate, there is one question of overriding concern: and it’s so hot-button and controversial right now that we avoid talking about it.
Improving Educational Outcomes
This post is just a brief collection of ideas about how we can improve educational outcomes for Oregon’s students. Smaller class sizes • Teach phonics • Support kids with special needs • Access to books and computers • Vocational training • Enrichment programs • De-emphasize standardized testing.
Jesse S. Smith Receives Endorsements for the May 2022 Primary Election
I’m grateful for the endorsements I have received for this year’s primary election. I would like to offer a huge thank-you to the organizations, and to their representatives who I have spoken with as part of this process. These endorsements represent a huge step forward for this campaign. These organizations do their due diligence in …(Read More)
My First Conversation with a Constituent
Yesterday I had my first phone conversation with a constituent in my new role as the Democratic candidate for Oregon’s House District 18. It was a most excellent experience. I was speaking with a teacher who works in the Silver Falls School District. (Yes, the first constituent I spoke to is a teacher.) They very …(Read More)