Our COPE Endorsement for Board of Trustee Election in Area 1

Note: The below information was submitted by Paula Munoz your hard-working AFT Local 1828 Executive Council member consistently elected to be the COPE Chair (Committee on Political Education) by union members. She assembled a committee this summer comprised of faculty who volunteered to serve. After interviewing candidates who asked to be interviewed for endorsements, a recommendation was made. This endorsement recommendation was approved by the overwhelming majority of faculty who make extra voluntary contributions to COPE funding to assist your union in supporting persons for the Board of Trustees who will be competent trustees and who will recognize the value of our faculty.

Your AFT Local1828 has endorsed Joshua Chancer for VCCCD Area I Trustee. Joshua has been an Oxnard High Social Sciences teacher for 18 years. He has been an Oxnard Federation of Teachers and School Employees Local 1273 site representative and is currently the certificated VP. He also is an adjunct professor at CLU. He attended Ventura College, San Diego State (BA in Social Studies) and has a Master's in Education from National University. He and his family reside in Ventura. ​

Joshua is a proven advocate for students, teachers and parents. He has been on union negotiating teams, handled grievances and is an active union member. Politics is a passion for Josh and he was only interested in running for this seat with AFT endorsement. He has experienced in his own local open Board members and the positive impact that brings for his district. He is understands the accountability and the advocacy that is needed and ultimately the power of the Board.

Josh is excited about working with AFT and being an advocate for building a stronger VCCCD that is open to and works with its community, students, faculty and staff.

Josh  understands the politics of budget decisions and the impact on course offerings, programs, class cuts, faculty, staff and ultimately the success of the students and the community that must be served.

AFT believes Josh can effectively represent the interests of our faculty and students. AFT will count on your vote for Joshua Chancer.