18-year-old Running For Beaumont School Board, Hosting Meet and Greet

An 18-year-old Beaumont man has decided to take action into his own hands when it comes to the local school district, and is running for the BUSD board of trustees.

Gunnar Hardy says he's running for the job since he can connect with the students on a level those who have been out of school for several years cannot.

"All of my life I have wanted to serve my community," Hardy said.

"Earlier this year, I wanted my voice to be heard by the district school board, as many of their decisions greatly affected and impacted my education at Beaumont High School... and requested to be appointed to the school district's Budget Review Committee," he said.  "In early February I received the appointment and began my work as a committee member.  It was around that time that I decided that I wanted to serve the students and parents of BUSD further by being an advocate for them on the board."

Now, Hardy is in campaign mode and wants to get the word out about what he stands for.  He'll be hosting a meet and greet fundraiser at Toluca's Mexican Restaurant, 892 Oak Valley Parkway, Tues., June 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

"...I urge the people of Beaumont to come out to Toluca's for some great food, a hometown atmosphere, and a place where they can share what is on their minds about our students' education," he told Banning Beaumont Patch.

Earlier this year, another Patch-er, blogger Lloyd White,

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