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Corvallis CitySpeak Debate
Watch to hear Vince and the other candidates on the Equity Slate discuss hot topics like law enforcement in schools, vaccination, and the role of social justice in education. School board candidates start at about minutes into the video.
League of Women Voters Forum
Watch Vince and all the other candidates in the race discuss their approach to being on school board, top priorities, budget, the role of the school board and much, much more. CAUTION: Some comments by opposition candidates may be triggering or harmful.
rELIGIOUS dISCRIMINATION sTATEMENT
In the League of Women Voters forum, the opponent of running mate Sami Al-AbdRabbuh made discriminatory comments aimed at the Corvallis School Board. Vince is preparing a statement in response to this disappointing turn in the campaign.
Endorsements
Legislators
Senator Sara Gelser
Representative Dan Rayfield
Benton County Commissioners
Xan Augerot
Pat Malone
Nancy Wyse
Corvallis City Council
Mayor Biff Traber
Charles Maughn
Gabe Shepherd
“Being Vince’s vice-chair of the Corvallis School District gave me a front seat in seeing how he cares about the community, and how he grounds his decisions in what’s best for all of our students. ”
Sami Al-AbdRabbuh, director
Corvallis School Board
Tina Baker, director
Corvallis School Board
luhui Whitebear, director
Corvallis School Board
Sarah Finger McDonald, Director
Corvallis School Board
Shauna Tominey, School Board Candidate
Tony Lapiz, Vice-Chair Linn Benton Community College
Linda Modrell, Former County Commissioner
Organization Endorsements
Oregon Education Association
Oregon School Employees Association, Chapter 2
Linn Benton Lincoln Central Labor Chapter of the Oregon AFL-CIO
Stand for Children
Corvallis Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ)
Benton County Democratic Central Committee
Our Revolution - Corvallis Allies
Meet Vince
Vince believes that education is about creating opportunities for success. Since being elected in 2013, he has been unwavering in his expectation for narrowing the opportunity gap while improving outcomes for all students. Over the last eight years, the Corvallis graduation rate has increased by 18 percentage points. In 2020, 9 in 10 Corvallis students graduated on time. At the same time, Hispanic students increased from 52% to 88%, and students navigating poverty increased from 53% to 83%. Vince wants to continue supporting educators to help each child in our community to reach their full potential.
21st Century Workforce
The American and world economies are rapidly changing. Whether a student is college-bound or immediately launching their career, the jobs of the future will require a tech-savvy workforce that can learn quickly and think critically. Vince knows that building the future begins with education!
Children First!
Vince balances every decision the School Board faces with the needs of children. He has two daughters and knows firsthand the joys and challenges of parenting under COVID-19 and in the 21st century. Vince will always listen to the voice of parents and put children first!
Community Engagement Matters
Vince has consistently supported community and student voice in the boardroom and district planning. He believes decisions should be based on core values and solid information. Vince is a champion for fact-based decision making.
“Every child, regardless of the condition of their birth, deserves an education system that gives them access to real opportunity in Corvallis, in Oregon, and in America.”
Join the Team!
It has been an honor serving Corvallis schools, children, and families. I'm running for reelection because, now more than ever, I believe in the power of schools and educators to positively impact the lives of children. I'm committed to getting kids safely back in school and build out of the pandemic better than before. Schools should create opportunity for every child and that's a job we can do together. Your contribution makes all the difference! Please join me!