Forward Thinkers

Bring back creativity & innovation or risk it all
 150 150 John Guenther
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California has reached the point of no return. Either we decide to value education and support it financially as a state or we face a very uncertain future, one that will eliminate the American Dream for a full generation of students and have a cascadingly negative impact on all of California. I want every student to become a successful tax-payer, not just a tax-user. This requires an appropriate investment in California’s education system Pre-K-16.

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Forward Thinker Patty Chavez committed to her community
 150 150 Cheryl Geutuiza
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Patty Chavez is proud of her community—so much so, she makes sure she knows everything about what’s going on in Chula Vista.

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Forward thinking superintendent’s quiet sacrifice greeted with loud cheers
 150 150 Felicia Matlosz
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When Fresno County Schools Superintendent Larry Powell quietly decided to take a pay cut that saves government more than $800,000, he didn’t foresee that the idea would be greeted nationwide with accolades and applause.

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Forward Thinker Tim Murakami gets to the heart of community issues
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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California Forward has named Lt. Tim Murakami a Forward Thinker for his work get to the source of issues facing the community.

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Forward Thinker Heidi Sieck works to ensure everyone has an opportunity to serve their community
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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California Forward has named Heidi Sieck a Forward Thinker for her work to make the process of filling board and commission seats more transparent and her efforts to encourage more women to run for elected office.

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