Mike McGowan is a former youth librarian running for Tumwater School Board Director, District 5. McGowan served on the Yelm City Council from 2006 to 2015 and spent time on the Budget Committee.
McGowan expressed frustration with the board's efforts to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. While the resolution failed, current candidates continue their tirade against transgender students. Our students deserve a safe learning environment, regardless of their race, gender, or religion, where they are free to be their authentic selves.
McGowan was partly inspired to run due to the current board's lack of transparency, particularly with the budget. He opposed the current board's decision to relocate a meeting, making it largely inaccessible for attendees relying on public transit. He hopes to bring his experience with city budgeting to drive transparency and balance, seeking more public input and engagement in the board's decisions.
While we would like to see more specific policy in his platform, we appreciate McGowan's focus on transparency and protecting vulnerable students. We recommend voting for Mike McGowan for Tumwater School Board Director, District 5.
Mike McGowan is a former youth librarian running for Tumwater School Board Director, District 5. McGowan served on the Yelm City Council from 2006 to 2015 and spent time on the Budget Committee.
McGowan expressed frustration with the board's efforts to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports. While the resolution failed, current candidates continue their tirade against transgender students. Our students deserve a safe learning environment, regardless of their race, gender, or religion, where they are free to be their authentic selves.
McGowan was partly inspired to run due to the current board's lack of transparency, particularly with the budget. He opposed the current board's decision to relocate a meeting, making it largely inaccessible for attendees relying on public transit. He hopes to bring his experience with city budgeting to drive transparency and balance, seeking more public input and engagement in the board's decisions.
While we would like to see more specific policy in his platform, we appreciate McGowan's focus on transparency and protecting vulnerable students. We recommend voting for Mike McGowan for Tumwater School Board Director, District 5.