Episode 99: Election Special - MPS School Board Primary

Hosts Kacee Ochalek and Ben Rangel speak with Larry Miller, outgoing Milwaukee Public School Board President and District 5 Director, about the upcoming Milwaukee School Board Primary Election. Larry explains the ins-and-outs of what it means to be an MPS school board director. After the interview, stick around because Kacee and Ben discuss the various contested races, the candidates, and their platforms!

Learn More about the Candidates

District 4 Candidates

• Cheryl Hayes

• Dana Kelley

• Victor Nwagbaraocha

• Aisha Carr

District 5 Candidates

• Alex Brower

• Abbie Fishman

• Jilly Gokalgandhi

• Kahri Phelps Okoro

Even More:

• myvote.wi.gov

• Our Election Information hub (survey responses from candidates coming soon!)

• MPS: Find Your Board District

Action Steps:

1. Vote!

2. Have conversations with the prospective board members!

3. Volunteer at MPS. Learn more here or call 414-475-8285

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Music by Casey Masters.