- Occupation: Appointed Incumbent
 - Co-Founder, New Haven Boosters Association
 - Board Member, New Haven Schools Foundation
 - Member, James Logan School Site Council
 - Committee Membership Chair, Boy Scouts of America
 - Committee Member and Promotion Chair, American Cancer Society, Union City Relay for Life
 - Award:  2011 Alameda County, Excellence in Human Relations
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Improve graduation rates
 - Close achievement gaps
 - Resolve structural budget shortfall
  
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The League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark, Union City asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Michael Ritchie
 
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- Richard Valle, Alameda County Supervisor
 - Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Union City Mayor Elect
 - Michelle Matthews, New Haven Unified School Board President
  
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