Elva Lopez-Zepeda for Sweetwater, Area 3 Trustee
Priorities
Committed to Sweetwater’s future through education and community.
Education


Supporting quality education that empowers every student to meet the future challenges of tomorrow.
Provide access to educational programs, align district directives with student needs, and implement policies that eliminate barriers to student success.
Creating opportunities for young people to lead and succeed through mentorship and engagement programs.


Fiscal responsibility
Continue promoting fiscal accountability and transparency for district stakeholders, ensuring that funding is allocated properly so that diverse student populations receive a quality education that prepares them to be active participants in a global society.
Monitor declining enrollment and work collaboratively to minimize its impact on the budgets and staffing.
Continue to advocate at the federal and state levels to secure full funding of the district’s education programs, in particular Special Education.
Engaging with supporters to create lasting change together.
Building strong connections among schools, parents, and local organizations.
Building strong connections that uplift our neighborhoods.
Prioritize transparent leadership and active engagement to ensure voices in Area 3 are heard and valued.