This week I decided to support Ruth Adkins in her bid to join the Portland School Board. Ruth is a long-time activist for education issues and would bring a unique perspective to the board as someone who has fought in the trenches for school funding on various campaigns. She has also served as a PTA president and is the mother of three children currently attending schools in the district. Ruth is the only non-incumbent to receive an endorsement from Stand for Children. I’m impressed by her understanding of the need to increase enrollment in the city’s schools through efforts that help retain families with young children in our increasingly expensive housing market (a cause taken on by Portland City Commissioner Erik Sten). Join me in voting for Ruth Adkins. Election Day is May 15th.