Johnson, Olson and Peterson deserve vote

I am writing this letter in support of the three incumbents running for the Marysville School Board. There are many reasons to re-elect Mark Johnson, Erik Olson and Cary Peterson.

The most important is that they truly care about what the future will hold for the students of this district. They work tirelessly to put students first in the tough decisions that have to be made. The skills and knowledge they all possess far surpass what any other candidates have to offer.

Our district is going through very tough economic times. Financial decisions that are made now will have impacts that will insure the students of the Marysville School District will have a brighter, more successful outcome in their educational endeavors in the near future and much farther down the road. These choices have not been made lightly or without thoroughly studying what the impacts will be for years to come. These three candidates deserve the community’s support by being re-elected on Nov. 4.

We cannot and should not be misled by misinformation, lies and rumors. We have to do what is best, for the current and future students, by re-electing the best candidates for these positions. Please join with me, and many other supporters of this community, to say loud and clear that we appreciate the tough job and decisions that they have and will continue to make for the students, parents, employees and taxpayers of the Marysville School District. Our students’ futures depend on giving them the best educational opportunities that we can provide. That can only happen if Mark Johnson, Erik Olson and Cary Peterson are given your support on Nov. 4.

Marysville

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