ENDORSEMENTS

Who’s Supporting Thida

I'm honored to have the support of our community members (partial list).

Testimonials

  • "I see a lot of candidates come and go, and it’s rare that I see someone I can put my full support and my full heart behind. Thida is engaged every single day. I have seen the amount of study she does, the outreach she undertakes, and the care she brings to this work. In difficult and confusing times, we need clear, proactive voices, and Thida brings that thoughtfulness and commitment to her service. I am proud to be her friend and proud to be her supporter."

    —Sally Lieber, Chair of the California Board of Equalization; former Speaker Pro Tempore, former Mayor and Mountain View City Council member

  • "Mountain View High School’s Latino Parent Outreach (LPO) endorses Thida Cornes. We were impressed with Mrs. Cornes. She reached out to us to hear our concerns as parents, talk to us about her background and Priorities, and asked for our endorsement. One in four students in the District is Latino. Sixty percent of Alta Vista students are Latino. The MVLA Adult School serves the larger Latino community. Thida Cornes will make sure every student has the support to thrive"

    —Blanca Valencia, President MVHSD Latino Parent Outreach

  • "Over the years, Thida has continued to prove to me that she is the right person for the job. She regularly shows that she prioritizes students above all else. She cares about all students, whether they need additional support, more challenging courses, or both. Thida was not only an exceptionally smart student, but also a student who needed extra support. She knows how that feels, and she wants to make sure all students get what they need to succeed. For every issue the MVLA Board faces, Thida goes above and beyond in doing her homework. She listens to staff recommendations, talks with stakeholders, listens to public comment, and uses her strong critical-thinking skills to make sure each decision is in the best interest of the district and, most importantly, its students."

    —Jessica Speiser, Vice President, Santa Clara County Board of Trustees; MVLA parent

  • "I have seen Thida’s positive impact on the Board, supporting high-quality education for every student. I have been so impressed with her ability to really listen to all stakeholders—parents, students, administrators, teachers, and her Board colleagues—and to find solutions that best serve all students. She presents her position on issues before the Board with rationales that rely on evidence and are always consistent with her values of respect for everyone, good governance, and finding solutions that best benefit all students. Thida is smart, wise, and deeply committed to serving all students. I am especially impressed with how she has conducted herself in her role as Board President this year. She has guided the Board through difficult decisions while making sure that different perspectives are heard and understood."

    —Cindy Sidaris, Former MVLA Parent

  • "I’m proud to endorse Thida Cornes for the Mountain View–Los Altos High School District Board. Thida leads with empathy and a deep commitment to making sure every student feels seen, supported, and valued. I especially admire her advocacy for students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students, and her willingness to listen to and understand the experiences of students and families whose needs can too easily be overlooked. Thida’s compassion and commitment to inclusive public education make me proud to endorse her continued service."

    —Elisabeth Halliday, Campbell Union High School District Trustee

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Our Regional Elected Officials

  • Sally Lieber — Chair, California Board of Equalization; former Speaker Pro Tempore, former Mayor and Mountain View City Council member
  • Marc Berman — State Assembly Member
  • Patrick Ahrens — State Assembly Member; Former Trustee Foothill DeAnza Community College

Our School Board Trustees

  • Jessica Speiser — Vice President, Santa Clara County Board of Trustees; MVLA parent
  • Laura Casas — Vice President, Foothill-De Anza College Board
  • Peter Landsberger — Trustee, Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD)

  • Charles DiFazio — Board President, MVWSD
  • Lisa Henry — Vice President, MVWSD
  • Ana Reed — Trustee, MVWSD; MVLA parent
  • Devon Conley — Former President, current Trustee, MVWSD; Former Teacher
  • Laura Ramirez Berman — Former MVWSD Trustee

Los Altos School District (LASD)

  • Vaishali Sirkay — Board President, LASD
  • Jim Malone — Vice President, LASD
  • Stella Kam — Clerk, LASD
  • Brandon Stroy — Trustee, LASD
  • Bill Cooper — Former Trustee, LASD

Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District (MVLA)

  • Phil Faillace — Former Board President, MVLA, retired

Other Local School Districts

  • Peggy Shen Brewster — Board President, Sunnyvale School District
  • Bridget Watson — Trustee, Sunnyvale School District
  • Ava Chiao — Vice President, Cupertino Union School District; Teacher; President, Democrats for Public Education
  • Stanley Kou — Board President, Fremont Union High School District
  • Rosa Kim — Trustee, Fremont Union High School District
  • Pat Carpio-Aguilar — Trustee, Fremont Union High School District
  • Elisabeth Halliday — Trustee, Campbell Union High School District
  • Aine O'Donovan — Trustee, Campbell Union High School District
  • John Horner — Board President, Morgan Hill Unified School District
  • Danny Choi — Trustee, Fremont Union High School District, TA 5
  • Rommy Kushner — Bilingual Teacher, Sunnyvale School Board Candidate, Trustee Area 3

Mountain View City Council

  • Chris Clark — Former Mayor, current City Council
  • Pat Showalter — Former Mayor, current City Council
  • Mike Kasperzak — Former Mayor
  • Ronit Bryant — Former Mayor
  • Nancy Noe — Former Vice Mayor

Los Altos City Council

  • Sally Meadows — Mayor, Los Altos City Council
  • Pete Dailey — Los Altos City Council & MVLA Liason; MVLA parent; Former Mayor
  • Anky Van Dursen — Candidate Los Altos City Council Area 2

Organizations

  • Democrats for Public Education
  • Silicon Valley Young Democrats
  • Latino Parent Outreach of Mountain View High School (LPO)
  • South Bay Labor Council
  • Moms Demand Action – Gun Sense Candidate
  • EducateUs

Our Community Leaders

  • Blanca Valencia — President, Latino Parent Outreach of Mountain View High School; MVLA parent
  • Rigo Farias — Vice President, Latino Parent Outreach of Mountain View High School; MVLA parent
  • Dulce Perez – Member, Latino Parent Outreach of Mountain View High School; MVLA parent
  • Marilu Cuesta – Member, Latino Parent Outreach of Mountain View High School; MVLA parent
  • Livier Perez – Member, Latino Parent Outreach of Mountain View High School; MVLA parent
  • Tomas Margain – Member, Latino Parent Outreach of Mountain View High School; MVLA parent
  • Azucena Castanon — Mountain View Community Land Trust; Former MVLA parent
  • Paula Perez — Mountain View Community Land Trust; Former MVLA parent
  • Olga Melo — Mountain View Community Land Trust; Former MVLA parent
  • IdaRose Sylvester — Parks & Recreation Commissioner; former Human Relations Commission Chair
  • Sally Angher — Former League of Women Voters Board Nominating Committee member
  • Pamela Baird — Downtown Committee; CSMA Board; Los Altos History Museum volunteer; former Planning Commissioner
  • Paul Donahue — Plannning Commissioner, Candidate for Mountain View City Council
  • Erik Poicon — Human Relations Commissioner; Candidate for Mountain View City Council
  • Sue Russell — Housing Advocate
  • Ann Hepenstal — Public Education Advocate, former MVLA parent
  • Jesse Cupp — Business and Community Relations Specialist, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce; Former Chair, Visual Arts Commission
  • Alane Katria-Rennie — Mountain View Education Foundation Board member
  • Peggy Prendergast — Former Graham PTA President; MVLA parent
  • April Webster — Bike & Pedestrian Committee
  • Merry Yen — Human Relations Commissioner; Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association Steering Committee Member; Former Downtown Committee member; parent
  • Christine Case-Lo — Community Volunteer and Special Needs Advocate; MVLA parent
  • Mary Gill — Democratic Volunteer Center Board Member and Recording Secretary former Dean Club
  • Nancy Neff – Civil Rights Advocate
  • Alice Schaffer Smith – Civil Rights Advocate
  • Susyn Almond – Community Leader
  • Serge Bonte – Former MVLA Foundation member & MVLA parent; Current Vice-Chair Mountain View Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • Kevin Ma – Currrent Rental Housing Committee member, former Chair
  • Vicki Veenker – Mayor, Palo Alto City Council
  • Cindy Sidaris – Education Advocate; former MVLA parent
  • Deb Henigson – MVLA parent
  • Tracy Chu – Co-founder Great Streets Mountain View, MVLA Parent
  • Sue Russell – Housing Advocate
  • Erin Weissman – Disability Advocate
  • Maureen Griffin – Member, Democrats for Public Education
  • Karl Kramer – Member, Democrats for Public Education
  • Debra Strichartz – Member, Democrats for Public Education
  • Chris Colohan

Our Neighbors

  • Gregory Becker – Former MVLA parent
  • Steve Chessin – Former MVLA parent
  • Amy Finch – Former MVLA parent
  • "Grammie" Bonnie Laster – Former MVLA parent
  • Kathy Puryear
  • Jan Rosin
  • Siobhan Schafer – MVLA parent
  • John Panzer – Former MVLA parent
  • John Scarboro – Former MVLA parent
  • Sheung Li – MVLA parent
  • Sybil Kramer – Parent Liaison for the LAHS Green Team; Acting Chair, LAHS PTSA Sustainability Committe; former MVLA parent
  • Clifford Bryant
  • Shelly Hentz
  • Karen Fox
  • Castor Fu
  • Connie Chin
  • Nirvana Nwokidu
  • Carey Rasmus – Family Educator and Special Education Specialist; MVLA parent
  • Tamara Fagin – Community Advocate; former MVLA parent

Titles listed for identification purposes only

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