“Every day, the board makes decisions that shape our schools and our entire Seattle community. In just one year on the board, I’ve stood alongside community— resisting disruptive school closures, protecting dual language and option programs, and winning new state funding. I’m ready to continue that work—and with your support, we can keep fighting for the schools Seattle students deserve.”
“Every day, the board makes decisions that shape our schools and our entire Seattle community. In just one year on the board, I’ve stood alongside community— resisting disruptive school closures, protecting dual language and option programs, and winning new state funding. I’m ready to continue that work—and with your support, we can keep fighting for the schools Seattle students deserve.”
"He's wonky, passionate as hell, and will be a force fighting for better funding at the state level."
“A longtime labor organizer with a law degree, Mizrahi has the smarts, experience and tough-minded focus that Seattle families need to steward their schools.”
“I'm proud to endorse Joe Mizrahi to continue his impressive, crucial work on the Seattle School Board because I know he always champions equity, inclusion, and opportunity for every child in Seattle, no matter what. At a time when Donald Trump's administration is attacking the very fabric of public education and rolling back hard-won progress, we need leaders like Joe who know what it takes to stand up and fight back."
“Joe has been an incredibly effective leader on the board, asking the right questions about school closures and championing more equitable investments in our students. I’ve seen firsthand his commitment to listening to the community and standing up for Seattle’s kids—he’s exactly the kind of leader we need to keep moving forward.”
“Seattle Public Schools impact every part of our community—from housing and public health to workforce development and healthy neighborhoods. Joe understands that and is working to ensure the district is both a good steward of public resources and a strong partner in helping our city reach its full potential.”
“As a grocery checker and active union member, I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with Joe for over a decade fighting for better wages, paid sick leave, and safer stores. As a parent with two kids who went through Seattle public schools, I’m proud to have Joe on the school board—someone who truly represents working families like mine.”
“Joe is an experienced, steady leader our communities deserve. He’s served with integrity, brings a proven track record, and has earned the trust to guide us through challenging times.”
“Joe Mizrahi has shown real courage and leadership on the Seattle School Board by standing up for the rights of all students—especially girls and trans girls—to participate fully and equally in school sports. At a time when trans youth are under attack across the country, Joe has been a steadfast ally, ensuring our schools remain a place of inclusion, fairness, and opportunity for every child.”
"We couldn’t be more proud to endorse our union brother, Joe Mizrahi for the Seattle School Board. As a leader of his union, UFCW 3000, Director Mizrahi works night and day to advocate for the needs of low wage workers and their families. As a working parent, Joe understands what Seattle students need to succeed. His long-standing commitment to the labor movement speaks volumes about his dedication to fairness and opportunity for all. There is no one better suited for the Seattle School Board than Joe Mizrahi.”
Building a Strong Fiscal Future
Setting a clear, sustainable vision for the district’s finances centered on addressing enrollment challenges and securing the state funding our schools deserve.
Defending Our Values
Standing up against efforts, especially from the Trump administration, that threaten public education, inclusive curriculum, and the rights of our students and educators.
Putting Community Voices First
Ensuring our decisions are shaped by the people most affected, especially working families who are too often left out of the conversation but deeply impacted by our choices.
Look… school’s bad. Parents mad. Kids sad. We fund our schools back-asswardly and we’re, unsurprisingly, looking toward a $94 million budget deficit in Seattle Public Schools next year. They’ve faced nearly $100 million deficits three years in a row. To combat that, the geniuses on the school board debated closing a cool 21 schools last