Riverside Teachers Union Endorses Maria Chen
The Riverside Teachers Union announced its endorsement of Maria Chen for Riverside County Board of Supervisors, District 3.
RIVERSIDE, CA – The Riverside Teachers Union (RTU), representing over 3,000 educators in the Riverside Unified School District, today announced its endorsement of Maria Chen for Riverside County Board of Supervisors, District 3.
“Maria Chen understands that strong public schools are the foundation of a thriving community,” said RTU President Michael Torres. “On the City Council, she fought to increase funding for after-school programs and supported initiatives to improve teacher retention. We need her voice on the Board of Supervisors.”
Chen, a former City Council member and small business owner, has made education a priority throughout her career. Her two children attend Riverside public schools.
“I’m honored to have the support of the dedicated educators who work every day to prepare our children for the future,” Chen said. “As County Supervisor, I will fight for the resources our schools need and ensure that education remains a top priority.”
The endorsement follows similar endorsements from Mayor Janet Williams, Councilmember Robert Garcia, and the Sierra Club.
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