As a parent of three and the former PTSA President at Stafford Primary for the past two years, I’ve had a front-row seat to both the joys and the growing concerns within our school district. Over the past year, it’s become clear that we’re facing more than just budget challenges — we’re seeing families leave, and a sense of disconnect grow between parents and district leadership.

That’s why I’m so proud to support Christi Lanz for School Board position 3.

Christi is the kind of leader we need now more than ever — thoughtful, engaged, and deeply committed to our kids, our teachers and our community. She brings not only a heart for advocacy but also real-world experience as a small business owner, where she’s managed budgets, led operations and created strategic plans. Her focus on transparency, accountability and financial responsibility is exactly what our school board needs.

If you’ve felt unheard or frustrated by the current direction of our district, I urge you to vote for Christi Lanz. She listens. She leads. She will fight for the future of our schools.

Let’s bring strong, smart leadership back to the table. Vote Christi Lanz for position 3.

Barbara Stratte

West Linn