Endorsements

Richard Barrera is proud to have the support of a broad coalition of leaders, advocates, and organizations who believe in equitable, student-centered public education. Here’s a look at who’s standing with Richard:

    • Congressman Juan Vargas

    • Chula Vista Councilman Michael Inzunza

    • Chula Vista School Board Member Lucy Ugarte

    • San Diego Unified School District Board Member Dr. Sharon Whitehurst Payne

    • San Diego Unified School District Board Member Sabrina Bazzo

    • San Diego Unified School Board President Dr. Cody Petterson

    • San Diego County Board of Education Member Gregg Robinson

    • Vista Unified School Board Member Cipriano Vargas

    • Former SDUSD Board Member John Lee Evans

    • Former SDUSD Board Member Scott Barnett

    • San Diego Councilman Steve Whitburn

    • Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer

    • San Diego Community College Trustee Geysil Arroyo

    • Trustee, County Board of Education Erin Evans

    • SD Comm College Board Trustee Craig Milgrim

    • Elected Student Trustee, SD Unified Joseph Cruz

    • Elected Student Trustee, SD Unified Quinton Baldis

    • Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District Moises Aguirre

    • Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District Dr. Eduardo Reyes

    • Deputy Secretary of Education; former SD Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten

    • Carlos & Linda LeGerrette, Cesar Chavez Service Clubs

    • Administrators Association of San Diego

    • Civil Rights Advocate & Labor Leader Ken Msemaji

    • Former Director, SD County Taxpayers Association Scott Barnett

    • President, National Student School Board Association Zachary Patterson

    • President, Chavista Student Congress Sanjana Ganguly Fitzgerald

    • CA Teacher of the Year Tammy Reina

    • SD Teacher of the Year Bill Freeman

    • Past President, SD High PTA Amy Denhart

    • Past Chair, McKinley Elementary School Site Council Amanda Robinson

    • San Diego Councilmember Marni von Wilpert (Labor Union-affiliated)

    • San Diego Building Trades Council

    • San Diego Unified Police Officers Association

Recognized for Bold, Inclusive Leadership

Richard Barrera’s work has been recognized across the communities he serves — from labor halls to classrooms, and from LGBTQ+ advocacy centers to immigrant rights organizations. His commitment to public education, worker justice, and inclusive leadership has earned him:

• San Diego County School Board Member of the Year – San Diego County School Boards Association

• Cesar Chavez Humanitarian Award – Barrio Station

• Executive Director’s Award – San Diego Education Association

• Labor Leader of the Year – San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council

• Harvey Milk Leadership Award – San Diego LGBT Center

• Visionary Leader Award – Center on Policy Initiatives

• Legislative Champion Award – California Association of International Baccalaureate World Schools

• Legislator of the Year – San Diego County Democratic Party

This broad support reflects Richard’s lifelong commitment to equity, opportunity, and justice for all Californians.