Vladimir Gomez announces candidacy for AVUHSD Trustee Area 5

Alhambra - Tuesday, July 19, Lake Los Angeles resident Vladimir Gomez announced his candidacy for Trustee representing District 5 in the Antelope Valley Union High School Board of Trustees.

Gomez files papers

Gomez stated in a post on Facebook, “I am excited to announce that I am running for the Antelope Valley Union High School District Area 5. I’m running to ensure that the school district is preparing our students well to compete in the 21st Century. I want our students to be college and career ready. More information coming soon, thank you everyone.

Me emociona anunciar que me postulo para el Área 5 del Distrito Escolar de Escuelas Secundarias del Valle del Antílope. Me postulo para asegurar que el distrito escolar esté preparando bien a nuestros estudiantes para competir en el siglo 21. Quiero que nuestros estudiantes estén preparados para la universidad y carreras . Daré más información en estas semanas que vienen, gracias a todos.

LLA resident Erika Schwerdt said, “Congratulations on this step Vladimir Gomez. You know firsthand what the students from the rural east unincorporated areas need the most. I've seen you really lead at our local school board and know that you will be a great candidate and trustee!”

Gomez presently serves on the Wilsona School District Board of Trustees. He is in his second term as a trustee for the district.

By Shirley Harriman