Sylvester Cann and I-1240
There was some interest in hearing more about this candidate (from the 46th) and his views on charter schools. This is particularly important because he is one of Stand for Children's candidates and naturally, they generally only fund people who share their views. (They are going after Senator Rosemary McAuliffe of the 1st Legislative district in an aggressive and harsh way.)
The Maple Leaf Community Council had their candidate/issues forum last night.
First up were Sylvester Cann and Gerry Pollet. Gerry was quite clear from his opening remarks that he is against charters and particularly why he is against 1240. Cann only spoke generally about education in his remarks but got asked, right out the gate, what is your stand on charters? He said:
- it wasn't an easy issue and "his favorite question this campaign)
- "my official position is that I do not support charter schools" and that he was voting NO on 1240 (but didn't say exactly why)
The Maple Leaf Community Council had their candidate/issues forum last night.
First up were Sylvester Cann and Gerry Pollet. Gerry was quite clear from his opening remarks that he is against charters and particularly why he is against 1240. Cann only spoke generally about education in his remarks but got asked, right out the gate, what is your stand on charters? He said:
- it wasn't an easy issue and "his favorite question this campaign)
- "my official position is that I do not support charter schools" and that he was voting NO on 1240 (but didn't say exactly why)
