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Ortiz-Legg will make education a top priority

As a teacher for 37 years at Santa Maria High School, I've supported my union, but boy, the folks in Sacramento sure got it wrong with their endorsement of Jordan Cunningham.

It would be nice to know what he promised to the union and how that jibes with his other, contradictory positions.

Dawn Ortiz-Legg has always been forthright, even if it costs her support. Nevertheless, Dawn’s principals and priorities assure me providing a quality education for our kids will be a top priority when she is elected to the California Assembly.

Her powerful commitment to providing good jobs, especially good-paying entry-level jobs, is the most important service she can provide my students.

Even though I’m retired, my teacher’s sense is telling me Mr. Cunningham isn’t nearly so reliable

Cathy Murray, Arroyo Grande

This story was originally published September 13, 2016 at 8:15 PM with the headline "Ortiz-Legg will make education a top priority."

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