Endorsements

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Organizations

County and Special District Officials

State Officials

Local Officials

Evan Low, Former Assemblymember AD 26

Dr. Darshana Patel, Assemblymember AD 76 & Chair, Assembly Education Committee

School Board Trustees (Current and Former)

Tuyen Fiack, President, Gilroy Unified School District

Elisabeth Halliday, Trustee, Campbell Union High School District

Corina Herrera-Loera, Trustee, Alum Rock Union School District

John Horner, President, Morgan Hill Unified School District

Stella Kam, Trustee, Los Altos School District

Rosa Kim, Vice President, Fremont Union High School District

Bryan Johnson, Trustee, Los Altos School District

Sylvia Leong, Trustee, Cupertino Union School District

Jim Malone, Vice President, Los Altos School District

Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto, Trustee, Fremont Union High School District

Chris Norwood, President, Milpitas Unified School District

Sangeeth Peruri, Former President, Los Altos School District

Brandon Stroy, Trustee, Los Altos School District

City Councilmembers

Pete Dailey, Councilmember, Los Altos

Larry Lang, Vice Mayor, Los Altos

Sally Meadows, Mayor, Los Altos

Cameron Sasai, Former Mayor, Pinole

"Shali is a thoughtful and a student first leader who recognizes and respects the school district staff members, educators, and administrators who make it all possible. Voting for Shali is a vote for strong governance, community leadership, and most importantly student success!"

Chris Norwood, President, Milpitas Unified School District Board of Trustees

-------------------------------------------------------------------------"I have known Shali Sirkay for four years, and she has been incredibly successful in building partnerships and being an effective advocate for the Los Altos School District, its students and families. As President of the regional Santa Clara County School Boards Association, Shali also worked collaboratively to strengthen the voice of all school board members across the county in support of our students and families."

Bonnie Mace, Executive Director, Santa Clara County School Boards Association and Former Trustee, Evergreen Elementary School District

-------------------------------------------------------------------------"Shali is a connector at heart, bringing cities and schools together to enrich student opportunities. She leads with her whole heart, always focused on equity and inclusion. LASD needs her continued leadership on the board."

Sylvia Leong, Former President, Cupertino Union School District Board of Trustees

-------------------------------------------------------------------------“I have had the pleasure of working directly with Shali on many multi-district efforts through the Santa Clara County School Boards Association. Her dedication to providing support and opportunities to all students, especially those who have had tough times thrown at them in this world, is exemplary. Courage, effort, and intelligence are all part of the package you get with Shali, and I encourage you to vote for her.”

John Horner, President, Morgan Hill Unified School District

-------------------------------------------------------------------------"Shali is such a thoughtful and compassionate leader in our county’s school board community. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, share her knowledge and experience, and support fellow trustees. Through the many meaningful events and opportunities she has hosted, she has brought school board members together and helped strengthen our connections and collaboration across the county.

What I especially appreciate about Shali is her warm, approachable, and down-to-earth leadership. Her genuine commitment to supporting students, families, and public education has been so valuable to me and to many other trustees. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside her and to learn from her leadership as we both work to serve our communities.

I deeply appreciate Shali’s friendship, encouragement, and leadership, and I look forward to seeing her continue to make a positive impact on students, families, and the broader school board community."

Rosa Kim, Trustee, Fremont Union High School District

-------------------------------------------------------------------------"I proudly endorse Shali Sirkay for reelection to the Los Altos School District Board. Shali understands that meaningful change requires looking beyond individual programs to strengthen the systems and culture of our schools. She is deeply committed to creating a culture of care where each and every student can thrive and succeed, and Los Altos students and families will benefit from her continued leadership."

Elisabeth Halliday, Trustee, Campbell Union High School District

Margaret Abe-Koga, Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 5

Neysa Fligor, Santa Clara County Assessor

Jessica Speiser, Vice President, Santa Clara County Board of Education

John Zoglin, Chair, El Camino Healthcare District Board of Directors