Following their presentation, the nearly 1,000 delegates voted in favor of a spontaneous motion expressing the support of the RA for the Garvey-Lawton candidacy. The vote does not constitute a formal recommendation of the ticket. That can only occur through WEAC's candidate recommendation process that involves candidate interviews, thorough assessments of positions and records and a vote of members. Governor Thompson also was invited to address the RA but declined. Residents are paid a living wage.
Schools are a higher priority than prisons.
The education profession is given its due respect. Teachers are not pitted against school districts. Taxpayers are not forced to choose between fixing the roof of a school building or funding a key education program that benefits children. Class sizes are manageable.