I recall my first serious interaction with the Teachers
Association was when two members of my church had been unjustly fired as
teachers after working for San Bernardino City Unified School District for over
20 years. They had been relieved of their duties which included their
retirement and all other benefits.
I walked door to door inquiring about these teachers with
parents and students, there were no negative reports against these teachers.
Together, I and other community members addressed the Board and the teachers
were reinstated with full benefits and tenure.
It was at that time the Teachers Association asked me to run
for office, I agreed. I have been endorsed and supported by the teachers
association for the past five times I have been elected. I won my first
election as the top vote getter and in my first year I found 40 million
dollars. Those needed funds allowed the District to build its first High School
on the Westside of San Bernardino and every teacher received a stipend that
year. We have built more than 17 new schools since I was first elected which
produced thousands of jobs for San Bernardino and its surrounding areas.
Since my 19 years as a school board member there have been
no impasses, that can only be attributed to being a fair board member who is
trusted by both classified and unclassified employees. My board colleagues have
entrusted me with the leadership of being the President and Vice President for
multiple terms each. As your elected Congressional Representative I will work
honestly and fairly with my Congressional colleagues to ensure that our Country
and District receives the benefits and funds due to them.
Since I have been on the board we have had a balanced
budget, which is close to a half billion dollars. I refuse to allow our
students, parents, teachers and taxpayers to be robbed of the funds that are
owed to them. Under my leadership the district has not fallen prey to entities
overpriced products and services. The State and Federal Government has millions
of dollars designated for education. I always do my due diligence to ensure our
district gets that money. I will do the same as your Congressman. I will be
aggressive in finding those Federal dollars available to our community for
jobs, education, healthcare and safety.
I am most proud of my collaboration with California Teachers
Association because together we have worked successfully in San Bernardino and
I will take that same unity and hard work to Washington D C to do even more.
Danny Tillman is a
Democratic Candidate for U.S. Congress running in California's 31st District
Open-Seat. San Bernardino Board of Education Member Danny Tillman is known for
getting people involved to fight injustices. Danny Tillman will be a
progressive voice and a Congressman who will work hard to create family wage
paying jobs and educational opportunities for the people of the
Inland Empire.
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