Republicans Rally Behind CUSD Reform Slate Candidates
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Each of the most
prominent Republican Party organizations have
officially endorsed
Jack Brick, Ken Maddox, Sue Palazzo and Mike
Winsten, the four reform
candidates running for seats on board of trustees of
the Capistrano Unified School District in the
upcoming
November 4th general election. The
endorsements were unanimous and came from the most
prominent Republican Party organizations, including:
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The California Republican Assembly
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• The Republican Party of Orange County
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• The Orange County Young Republicans
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Brick, Maddox, Palazzo and Winsten
are also
endorsed by the CUSD Recall Committee.
Brick,
Maddox, Palazzo & Winsten each bring a wide
spectrum of impressive personal and professional
talents that will make them uniquely qualified and
ready to serve as CUSD Trustees once elected in
November. They possess qualities and experience the
“old guard” Trustees clearly lack.
Aersospace Executive, Teacher
Jack Brick has been an educator in our public schools for 25 years -- he is a lifelong supporter and advocate for public education. As the Principal Director for a major aerospace firm, Jack directed an agency with 170 employees and a multi-million dollar annual budget. He has expertise in real property acquisitions, construction and refurbishment – including complex administration, contract and management negotiations. Jack is a former CSULB Public Safety Director (recognized by the FBI for achieving lowest crime rate among the 270 largest U.S. universities) and is committed to making our schools safe and drug free. He has a Masters Degree and a lifetime California Teaching Credential. Jack’s wife was, and two daughters are, public school teachers.
School Board Member, Businessman
Ken Maddox was elected to the CUSD Board by a landslide margin in the June 24th recall election. He is a former member of the California State Legislature and served on the State Assembly’s Education Committee -- educating and protecting children is Ken’s top priority. Ken authored California’s Amber Alert system, co-authored legislation requiring class size reduction and led efforts to protect children from toxins on campus. A 17-year police officer, he proudly served as a DARE officer in nearby schools – Ken is committed to making our schools safe and drug free. Ken has his Masters Degree in Management and was a Senior Fellow at the UCLA School of Public Policy and and Social Research. He is father of two children who have attended CUSD schools.
School Board Member, Property Manager, Teacher
Sue Palazzo was elected to the CUSD Board by a landslide margin in the June 24th recall election. She has been an educator in our public schools for thirty-three years -- educating and protecting children is her top priority. Sue has been a property manager for thirty years, with significant experience in facility maintenance, code compliance and real estate accounting. She is a lifelong supporter and advocate for public education and is committed to reallocating resources back to the classroom and away from district bureaucracy. Sue has her Masters Degree in Elementary Education and is a mother of three children who attended CUSD schools.
Attorney, Independent Businessman
Mike Winsten has been a business, finance and real estate attorney for 21 years. Mike will be your eyes and ears to ensure CUSD complies with all laws. He has been the owner-operator of a successful independent O.C. business for 11 years and a proven, effective, results-oriented leader. As the CUSD Recall Committee Chairman, Mike is dedicated to restoring honesty, integrity and accountability to CUSD. He has an Undergraduate Degree from Cornell, law degree from USC and MBA from UCI. Mike and his wife have five children, four attending school in CUSD.
Ken Maddox and Sue Palazzo are running for re-election after defeating Marlene Draper and Sheila Benecke, two disgraced, Fleming-era old guard CUSD trustees, by landslide margins in a special recall election last June. Jack Brick and Mike Winsten are running for seats held by the last Fleming-era old guard trustees.
CUSD Recall Committee spokesperson Tom Russell stated, “These prominent Republican Party endorsements, the vast number of endorsements from elected officials from across California, and the landslide reform victory in the June 24th recall election, all demonstrate an unmistakable mandate for positive change and reform in CUSD.”
CUSD Recall Committee member Jennifer Beall stated, “Brick, Maddox, Palazzo and Winsten will put the best interests of the children and the taxpayers above all other interests in each decision they make. We are confident they will ask the tough questions, hold the CUSD administrative staff accountable for their actions, and work to create a transparent organization that is responsive to the community.”