By Jerry Bien-Willner | Point of View
With a decade of service to the Town of Paradise Valley, including six years as mayor, I understand that effective leadership hinges on cooperation and respect among citizens, officials, and community leaders.
Solving problems and enhancing our quality of life requires professionalism, hard work, and experience — not political distractions or divisive tactics.
As an SUSD graduate and PV homeowner, I understand the critical role our local schools play in maintaining our community’s great reputation and property values. Despite numerous educational choices, our local public schools remain highly sought after and are vital assets that must be safeguarded.
For this reason, I strongly endorse Mike Sharkey, Donna Lewis, and Matt Pittinsky for the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board.
We are fortunate to have these three outstanding candidates willing to volunteer their time and expertise to take our public schools to the next level.
Mike Sharkey, a tech entrepreneur, SUSD parent, and active school STEM volunteer, brings a data-driven approach to decision-making while listening to parents.
Donna Lewis, a retired award-winning school superintendent, knows the importance of a cohesive, collaborative school board.
My good friend Matt Pittinsky, a respected business founder and parent of SUSD students, understands the link between education and economic vitality.
These candidates possess a combined 70 years of professional, educational, and business experience, and are dedicated to maintaining and improving our schools. This November, please join me in voting for Sharkey, Lewis, and Pittinsky, the Protect SUSD team.
These excellent candidates are the choice to ensure our schools stay high-quality, student-focused, and effectively managed.
Editor’s Note: Jerry Bien-Willner is the mayor of the Town of Paradise Valley
