Another perspective on the coming WC School Board election

In respectful response to a recent letter to the editor co-signed off on by Ralph Waller and John Lundberg, the dilemma we are left with, and which I have previously commented on, is thus: Angela Robinson is a true conservative, who refused to lower herself to accepting the endorsement of a local, divisive far-right extremist political party some might even perceive as a cult in our beloved community, in a county/town she loves, lives and worked in successfully for several years, in the very area she wishes to serve, not just represent.

Angela has respected the non-partisan history of our local elections. She has proven leadership, professional and educational experience.

She has a stepson in the public school system because she sees the value in public education, having worked in it previously, and wants her child to have a well-rounded education, not a one-sided approach. Her opponent’s children are homeschooled, which (of course) is her right, which I fully support.

Angela’s opponent came to our beloved county from out of town a few years ago (we welcome all who come in peace, as I was welcomed 24 years ago), it appears she does not work cooperatively with her school board colleagues, did not sign a respected code of conduct among school board members and now it seems she wants to tell us how we should run our school system, despite having, what appears, zero educational, professional or leadership experience, in any venue outside of her secluded and self-created utopia, far separated from those she would be elected to represent, not to mention, serve.

I have seen nothing from this candidate stating how she would help, stand up for, protect our most impoverished children, many which live in her and my district, and cannot afford private or home school options. All I have seen is political comparisons to statewide candidates, who could care less about our beloved county.

This candidate (in my opinion) only represents her own views, as she clearly stated with her own divisive comments (watch video), during the respected “non-partisan” Chamber of Commerce forum. Angela, while deeply conservative, will represent, listen to respectfully, and respond accordingly, to “all” of the North River District, not just those who agree with her, cow-tow to a narrative, or choose to vote for her opponent.

This doesn’t make this candidate a bad person. I believe that she truly believes what she says. I believe that she is an incredible mother. Her children have always been respectful and kind around me. They are beautiful souls. I hope that when this is over, we can all grab a beer together. I care very much about her, and her beautiful family. This simply (in my opinion) makes this candidate significantly less qualified than her opponent. I just have the courage to admit it. I wish others would as well before it is too late, and we all have to live with the consequences.

Vote Angela Robinson – “The True Conservative and The True Educator” – for North River District School Board.

Michael S. Williams
Front Royal