Ben Avey
Open Fields on April 9 School Board Agenda
“Why do my kids have to jump the fence to play on a field that I pay for?” When I heard that question from my friend and neighbor, who is...
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Ben Avey
Jan 31 min read
Endorsement: Vanessa Caigoy for Sacramento County Board of Education
I'm pleased to endorse Vanessa Caigoy for the Sacramento County Board of Education! Vanessa is driven by a deep commitment to parent...
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Ben Avey
Jan 11 min read
Endorsement: Josh Hoover for Assembly
I'm pleased to announce my endorsement of Josh Hoover for re-election to the California State Assembly. Josh is a parent of school-age...
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Ben Avey
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Endorsement: Catrayel Wood for School Board
I’m pleased to endorse Catrayel Wood for San Juan Unified School District School Board in Trustee Area 4, representing the people of Fair...
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Ben Avey
Dec 17, 20231 min read
Parent Majority School Board
When a group of parents met in my living room in 2020, it was for one simple purpose, to make sure parents had a voice in their kids'...
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Ben Avey
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Let's be intentional about community
When you hear the word community, you have an immediate sense of what that means to you. For me, it’s cheering fans under Friday night...
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Ben Avey
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Fast Food Grace
My kids ate Mcdonald's for dinner last night. Soccer practice and a heat wave chased away our motivation to make a healthy meal on the...
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Ben Avey
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Nay.
Minutes after taking my oath of office, in my first official act as a school board trustee, I voted nay – no in parliamentary speak. The...
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Ben Avey
Dec 10, 20221 min read
We Won!
The votes have been counted and election certified - we won! Thanks to your support I have been elected to School Board in the San Juan...
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Ben Avey
Nov 1, 20221 min read
Parenting to Politics: California parents campaign for school board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Before the pandemic, Ben Avey, a father of four, was a lot like other parents. He admits he didn’t pay close...
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Ben Avey
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Juan Yniguez Endorses Ben Avey for School Board
I'm honored to share that Mr. Juan Yniguez has endorsed my campaign for San Juan Unified School Board. Mr. Yniguez is Secretary of the...
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Ben Avey
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Capitol Public Radio Candidate Guide
Capitol Public Radio recently published a school board voter guide. Here are my answers! Scroll to the bottom for a link to the full...
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Ben Avey
Oct 8, 20223 min read
Sacramento Bee Candidate Guide
San Juan Unified School Board election: Who are the Fair Oaks candidates for Trustee Area 6? Voters in the San Juan Unified School...
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Ben Avey
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Student Candidate Interviews
San Juan Unified School District invited students, teachers, and community members to submit questions for candidate interviews. In the...
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Ben Avey
Sep 27, 20221 min read
These Sacramento-area parents were fed up with COVID closures. Now they’re running for office.
"...Avey became active during the pandemic when he created the advocacy group San Juan Parents Association in response to the school...
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Ben Avey
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Deputy Sheriffs' Association Endorse Avey for School Board
We have to keep our schools safe! I'm honored to be endorsed by the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs' Association. As a School Board...
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Ben Avey
Aug 7, 20221 min read
I'm Ben. Nice to meet you.
I’m a dad with four school-age kids who is running to represent parents on the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education in...
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Ben Avey
May 31, 20221 min read
County Supervisor Rich Desmond endorses Ben Avey for School Board
I'm honored to share that Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond has endorsed me for San Juan Unified School District Board of...
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Ben Avey
May 28, 20222 min read
The American Flag
I believe in America. The American flag has always flown in my yard. I stand for the National Anthem and I place my hand over my heart...
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Ben Avey
May 9, 20221 min read
Board of Education Trustee endorses Ben Avey for School Board
Thank you Sacramento County Board of Education Trustee Joanne Ahola for endorsing my campaign for school board! Joanne represents the...
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