Modern School: NewTLA Candidate Upsets Washington, Wins UTLA Presidency

Modern School: NewTLA Candidate Upsets Washington, Wins UTLA Presidency

NewTLA Candidate Upsets Washington, Wins UTLA Presidency

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Contrary to most predictions, Julie Washington was beaten by Warren Fletcher in the runoffs for president of the United Teachers of Los Angeles. According to the L.A. Times, Fletcher had 4,711 votes or 53.6% and Washington had 4,247 votes or 47.4%. However, less than 80% of members actually voted.

Washington was the former vice president and considered by most to be an insider who would carry on the legacy of A.J. Duffy. She was the chief negotiator on several occasions in which UTLA gave up significant concessions. Fletcher, in contrast, ran a campaign that was critical of the