Candidate for
Board Member; Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

I have been involved in our Livermore schools for almost 20 years. My three sons attended Livermore schools from elementary through high school and my wife and I were involved parents throughout their schooling. I have served on School Site Council, multiple fundraising efforts, and on the Citizen's Oversight Committee on Measure M. I've also volunteered as an athletics coach for the past 15 years, where I've had the pleasure of being a coach-mentor for hundreds of student athletes.

I've built a reputation of competence, reliability and trust in both my volunteer and professional experiences. I served nearly 28 years as a Firefighter, where I earned the respect of a City and served as their Fire Chief until retiring in 2012.

We have great families and kids in Livermore and we need to make the system work for us. Aware of my deep commitment to our schools, a few months ago officials from the school district asked me to help pass a ballot measure to save critical programs and services in Livermore schools. I gladly accepted and co-chaired the Committee for Measure G. We worked with several DEDICATED community members to seek your support in saving our:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
• Reduced class sizes in elementary schools
• High school counselors
• Art & Music Programs

Meeting with groups and individuals to communicate the details of Measure G, I gleaned a new understanding about the condition of our schools and the unfunded needs. I had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of parents and community supporters and the message I heard was resounding - Livermore wants great schools for our children. The consistency and compassion behind this repeated message has had a profound effect on me and I want to do more. I'm running for Trustee on the LVJUSD Board of Education and I'd like your support.

I believe my understanding of government process and budgets, experience and relationships in both Sacramento and Washington DC, along with a comprehensive understanding of Labor-Management relations and a deep commitment to our community and youth, have prepared me to work towards OUR goal - Truly great schools for our Livermore students.

I believe that we share the same priority: Providing great schools and a quality education for every student. My hope is that we can be partners and achieve this goal together.

I encourage you to reach out to me with your concerns and ideas; http://www.BuenoForSchools.com. I ask for your support and your vote on Nov. 4th