OPINIONS: Elect Hari Titan to the School Board
Hari is a BIG supporter of Piedmont schools. He has extensive experience in finances and a desire for the Piedmont schools to be the best they can be. Hari found many ways for our tax dollars to go further by paying for school bonds as we go, just like a fixed-rate mortgage. By not deferring property taxes, Piedmont taxpayers saved $26 million.
Hari also fought for the cost-effectiveness of new construction for the high school theater and STEAM building, allowing for more seats, better acoustics, handicap access, net-zero energy use, and earthquake safety.
Hari has also fought for listening to our local epidemiologists and transparent school closure and reopening criteria. Hari will make sure we get back to educational excellence safely and as soon as possible.
Please join me in voting for Dr. Titan for the school board this year.
Patty White, Former Piedmont Mayor
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– Titan: 7 years of valuable aid to schools –
Our home values are linked to Piedmont’s historical reputation for excellent schools. That reputation is starting to falter as evidenced by the unexpected loss of 81 students from our school district this year. Once lost, it will take years to recover our reputation.
Titan is the School Board candidate who will add thoughtful management and responsible oversight to the School Board. Since 2013 he’s contributed over 500 hours of time which produced well-conceived recommendations that saved our schools and taxpayers MILLIONS of dollars.
Our current school board is disproportionately influenced by the unions and our country-club society. Board decisions are too often unanimous with little public deliberation and are often dismissive of thoughtful public input. Titan will return transparent governance to the school board.
My decision to vote for Titan is based on the content of his character and intellect. His experience as a businessman, mathematician, scientist, and STEM college professor brings valuable diversity and professional acumen to the board.
Membership on the school board should not be a popularity contest. Titan is the responsible candidate we need.
Dai Meagher, retired CPA, Piedmont Resident
