Avrick, Emdee take office — Redondo Beach Unified School District Board of Education
Anita Avrick being sworn in by City Clerk Eleanor Manzano as her family looks on. The Redondo Beach Unified School District Board of Education added two new members Tuesday night as the newly elected Anita Avrick and Laura Emdee, were sworn into office. The new members’ arrival was in keeping with the campaign that brought the two close friends to elected office. The meeting, held at Washington Elementary School, was packed to standing-room-only capacity with dozens of volunteers who together knocked on more than 4,000 doors and helped win Emdee and Avrick a landslide victory last month. The meeting was also preceded with a full-on potluck dinner. When asked where the large spread of food came from, Emdee had a one word reply. “Moms,” she said, echoing the mom-powered campaign that had brought about this night. Avrick was nearly brought to tears at the outpouring of support. After City Clerk Eleanor Manzano swore her into office, Avrick profusely thanked her supporters. “They did everything they could, and without them, I wouldn’t be up here,” Avrick said. “So, thank you.” Emdee likewise said that the night was a reflection of the pairs’ supporters as much as the newly elected…
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