My name is Philip Mascher, I’m a real estate broker with Sotheby’s International Realty. I’m also on The Dalles Planning Commission, a board member at The Dalles Art Center, and a member of The Dalles Arts & Design Committee.
I’m writing this in support of John Nelson’s bid for Board Director for North Wasco County School District 21 for Zone 4, and re-election to the School Board. I have had the pleasure of working with John in different capacities and found him an invaluable asset to the community.
John has been a highly engaged community member and teacher in Oregon for over 50 years. Along with a long list of civic volunteer contributions, John was elected as a School Board Director for North Wasco County Schools D21 in 2013, and has served as Chairman of the Board for the last two years.
John’s 8 years of distinguished service on the school board have given him invaluable experience, and the community has invested in John in the form of varied programs of board member training.
John is a tireless advocate for the community who has spent a significant part of his life in service to others. He is a friendly, kind and thoughtful person who enjoys working for the common good. John does not focus on what divides the community, but on what unites it. He fosters collaborative relationships and treats others with respect and encouragement.
I know that John will work tirelessly to create and improve policy that lowers the barriers for all youth, no matter what their means, and to have full and equitable access to the school services our district offers. His approach and experience are perfectly suited to fulfill the school district’s mission to motivate, educate, and graduate our students in the top-quality schools we help to create.
If you live in Zone 4, I encourage you to vote for John Nelson as Board Director, North Wasco County School District, Zone 4.
Philip Mascher, The Dalles