Dear Editor,

I’m supporting Mary Jackson for the TUSD School Board.  I’ve known Mary since she was a teen and know she is a hard worker.  She makes decisions based on evidence and not emotion.  She is a great listener.  She has been very active in our community.  As a former Turlock City Councilwoman, she has dealt with the public and has shown to be approachable and responsive.  She has dealt with large, complicated budgets, contract negotiations, and the burden of making tough decisions.

Mary is a parent of three children and has been active in their education and volunteered at their schools through the PTA and parent committees.  The reason I support Mary is that she does the research on a topic.  She will listen to opposing views and consider them in her decisions.  She has been part of education and has that passion that drives her to see that every student is provided with the best education possible.

Please join me in electing Mary Jackson to the Turlock Unified School Board.  We need her to maintain excellence in our educational system in Turlock.

— Eric Julien