CB Public Schools “The Politics”
I learned early on that CB Public Schools have been a political wedge in this town for years but had no idea that wedge would one day be turned on me. Apparently political candidates that cannot run on the real issues try to pit the school supporters against their opponents. This is before my time in Colonial Beach but I heard at one point neighbors were pitted against neighbors over the schools and it was ugly.
The False Narrative
Let’s fast forward to 2022. The town council race is in full swing and some candidates are actively pushing and supporting the false narrative that the candidates I support and myself are actively trying to turn the schools over to the county. All you have to do is look at social media posts and the candidates and their supporters “liking” the lies. I can assure you that I do not support turning over the schools to the county and have previously explained why.
Facts Do Matter
It is my belief that as a council person I should represent the majority not small groups or special interests.
· Of the hundreds of residents that I’ve spoken to in this town I have heard very few say that they want the schools turned over to the county.
· Contrary to the accusations, I have not had a single conversation with the county regarding the schools.
· NO member of the time for change team has spoken in favor of county control of the school
Vote Based on Facts vs Untruths
I’ve been called an idiot by a Councilmember/candidate’s wife, I’ve been attacked by the mayor and fellow council members, repeatedly called out by name, had my address posted on social media and online have been called a puppet despite my independent voice on council. I’ve even been accused of driving Honchos food truck out of town despite the Mayor’s own admission that town staff made the decision to move them from Castlewood. The most vicious attacks have been about the schools and were the result of deliberate lies that originated from council members, candidates and their supporters. All of the attacks and lies makes me wonder why so much effort to keep or obtain a volunteer council position. I have confidence in the people of CB to be able to see through the untruths.
The Time for Change Candidates pledge is to represent the people of CB and as such we have and will support the schools.
Please Vote for Change Williams, DiNenna and Montalvo November 8, 2022.
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