A picture looking across the Santa Ynez Valley to the Santa Ynez Mountain Range from Figueroa Mountain Road.

Joshua Jones has secured the following endorsements for the campaign for Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, Trustee Area 5.

Santa Barbara County Democratic Party

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Joan Hartmann, 3rd District Supervisor, Santa Barbara County

Joshua Jones is extremely capable and well-suited to serve as our school board trustee. He brings many technical skills to the job and, most of all, a measured temperament and collegial style. As a parent of a high schooler, he understands that the job is to put the interests of the students front and center. Josh understands that the role of a trustee is to set policy and support the teachers and administrators in helping our youth achieve success and realize their fullest potential. Please vote for him for school board.

José Juan Ibarra, SYVUHSD Board, TA #3

Joshua’s perspective as a parent of a current high schooler is essential on the school board; the current board is composed of folks who do not have students at the high school level. So, too, his knowledge and experience as a local businessman and community member. I strongly support Joshua’s candidacy for the SYVUHSD School Board TA 5, vote for him this November! 

Rich Nagler, Health Care Executive, Retired

I fully endorse Josh as an asset to the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Board of Trustees. I have worked with Josh on community and Rotary projects as well as the Rotary Scholarship program. He is clear thinking, bright and engaging. He as a single parent, fully understands the needs and importance of a well rounded comprehensive education. A school board needs to be focused on the quality of education and preparing students for their future. Josh understands this and will be an asset to the SYVUHS  Board.

Dr. Peter Wright, SYV Class of 2001, President of the College School District Board

Joshua Jones leads with his heart and will bring his impressive track record of leadership to the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School – my alma mater. I have seen this first hand serving with Josh in the Rotary Club of Los Olivos. One of my favorite days of the year is gathering at Josh’s home to read through Rotary scholarship applications, as Josh is our Vocational Services Chair. Student success and kindness are Josh’s center of gravity.

Alice Berg MA Education, Director of Learning Strategies, Dunn School, 1998-2021

Joshua Jones will be an involved and passionate member of the SYV High School Board. As a lifelong educator, I firmly believe that students should be at the center of all decisions related to education. Joshua will always consider what is in the best interest of the students educationally, physically, emotionally, and socially. Students are his agenda, and for this reason I fully support his candidacy.

David Bemis, A 2024 Champion of the Valley

Josh is an intelligent and honest man who is committed to the Santa Ynez Valley’s young people and their futures. He would work hard as a school board member and be an asset to the district.

David Silva, Deputy Mayor, Buellton

Pastor Chris Brown, Bethania Lutheran Church

Robert Cray, Musician, Parent of High School Student