General Election 2018

Oscar de la Torre

2018 School Board Candidate Oscar de la Torre with white sky and trees in background
Election Date
Nov 6, 2018
Candidate Type
School Board
Occupation
Santa Monica Unified School District, Board Member
Candidate Statement in English

I am a PROUD PRODUCT of the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District. While serving as Student Body President at Santa Monica High I decided to commit my life to public service. I have a MA DEGREE in public administration and 16 years of governance experience on the school board. As PRESIDENT of the School Board I:

 • Ensured every school met academic performance targets.
 • Led efforts to advance equity and improve special education.
 • Worked in partnership with Santa Monica College to expand access to college courses for our students. 

A father of two children, I am committed to providing excellent public schools for future generations. I am FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of a youth center. As a former counselor at Santa Monica High and youth center director I have a personal commitment to serving our students. 

I am a PROVEN LEADER who will:

 • Ensure resources are invested in the classroom versus administrative overhead.
 • Equip our cafeterias to provide freshly cooked and nutritious food to our students.
 • Support Music and the Arts. 

Our students deserve EXPERIENCED & HONEST LEADERSHIP on the School Board. Re-elect OSCAR DE LA TORRE, a leader we can count on to move the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District forward. 

Visit: www.vote4oscar.com

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Declaración del candidato en Español

Soy producto ORGULLOSO del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Mónica Malibú. Durante mi mandato como Presidente del cuerpo estudiantil en Santa Monica High, decidí dedicar mi vida al servicio público. Tengo una MAESTRÍA en administración pública y 16 años de C experiencia en el gobierno de la junta escolar. Como PRESIDENTE de O la junta escolar yo:

 • Garanticé que todas las escuelas alcanzaran los objetivos de
 • rendimiento académico. fomentar la equidad y mejorar la educación especial.
 • Trabajé junto con Santa Monica College para que más estudiantes puedan acceder a cursos universitarios. 

Como padre de dos hijos, estoy comprometido con brindar excelencia en las escuelas públicas para las generaciones futuras. Soy FUNDADOR/DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO de un centro juvenil. Como ex consejero en Santa Monica High y director de un centro juvenil, tengo un compromiso personal ayudar a nuestros estudiantes.

Soy un LÍDER PROBADO que:
 • Asegurará que los recursos se inviertan en las aulas y no en gastos de administración.
 • Equiparé nuestras cafeterías para ofrecer comida fresca y nutritiva a nuestros estudiantes.
 • Apoyaré la música y los artes. 

Nuestros estudiantes merecen un LIDERAZGO HONESTO CON EXPERIENCIA en la Junta Escolar. Reelija OSCAR DE LA TORRE, un líder en el que podemos confiar para que el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Mónica Malibú pueda progresar. 

Visite: www.vote4oscar.com


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Election Events

Jul 15, 2024
Nomination Period (First Day to pick up nomination papers from Candidate Workshop at 10 AM and from City Clerk's Office by appointment)
Aug 9, 2024
Nomination Filing Period (Last Day to file Nomination Papers at City Clerk's Office)
Aug 14, 2024
Extended Nomination Period (Last day to file papers at Clerk's Office, if an incumbent does not file)
Aug 15, 2024
Candidate Statements: Last day to withdraw, if filing period not extended
Aug 15, 2024
Secretary of State: Public drawing to determine order of names on ballot