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Thank you Angela for such an honest assessment of what is happening in school district 65

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Mar 26, 2023Liked by Tom Hayden

I was a supporter of Angela's in 2021. By far she had the most relevant experience needed for a Board member, so I was very surprised at how poor she showed. I am not trying to throw shade on Angela, but--to use Obama's phrase--she and the other "independent" candidates were shellacked.

If Angela is reading this, I would be curious to hear your thoughts about why you lost and what, if anything, could you have done differently? My main reason for wanting to know is that I am seeing the same tactics that were used on you being deployed this time around at an exponentially higher volume.

This time around, the incumbent supporters seem to be doubling-down on a Trump-style politics of grievance, conspiracy theories, and a cultish devotion to District leadership. It seems to be much more aggressive this year. I'm concerned we are going to see John and Ndona at the bottom of the leaderboard again. (Not sure what to make of Omar. The fact that he's stopped campaigning is weird.)

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Thanks, Angela, for such a straight assessment of the current landscape. The turnout was abysmal last cycle and the timing this year won’t be much better since Election Day falls during spring break. I hope people will vote early and encourage friends and neighbors to also vote. Incumbents always have an upper hand simply because of name recognition, so grass roots awareness for these three accomplished and smart challengers will be critically important!

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Weird as normally within Evanston d65 community anyone that would post anything like this is called racist. Right wing. Anti equity. So much decorum from the district. But I guess these people all get passes odd

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Angela, I heard some of the utter dirty tactics used against you akin to harassment and defamation. This community has never acknowledged those or condemned those actors. Just know many of us appreciate your sacrifice in the name of helping the kids.

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Great idea, Tom. I half expected an audio! Thanks, Angela, for your continued civic involvement. I have no idea how this election will turn out but I am hopeful.

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