Hot Off The Press!
Monrovia Now Candidate Statement released on September 22, 2026
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Maritza Travanti, Monrovia Unified School Board, Trustee Area 5
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For nearly eight years, I have had the privilege of serving on the Monrovia Unified School District Board, twice serving as Board President. I have brought proven leadership, sound judgment, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to putting students at the center of every decision.
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Public education has faced extraordinary challenges during these years. I helped lead our district through the pandemic, declining enrollment, leadership transitions, fiscal stabilization, difficult organizational decisions, and implementation of Measure MM.
Effective governance requires experience, institutional knowledge, thoughtful decision-making, and the willingness to make difficult decisions.
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Leadership also means bringing new ideas forward and turning them into action. Working collaboratively with district leadership, I helped establish counseling support at every elementary school, our beloved Grad Walk tradition, and the State of the Schools Address to increase transparency and community engagement.
While declining enrollment remains a challenge, we must also give families compelling reasons to choose Monrovia Unified by promoting our outstanding schools, innovative programs, academic achievements, arts and music, college and career pathways, and student success stories while supporting teachers and staff.
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Fiscal responsibility is critical. We must plan for the future and ensure public resources provide students with an excellent education.
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I bring 35 years of federal government leadership, culminating as IRS Chief of Operations, where I led large organizations, managed complex operations and budgets, implemented policy, and navigated organizational change. My experience directly aligns with my role as a school board member.
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My commitment extends beyond the Board room through years of school volunteerism and community service, including leadership with the Monrovia Rotary Club.
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As a parent of a recent MHS graduate, daughter of immigrants, and Spanish speaker, I have built relationships with families throughout our district and advocated for additional Special Education funding. I listen and work to ensure all voices are heard, including through periodic Coffee Ed Chats with parents, staff, and community members.
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I remain committed to stable leadership, accountable governance, strong schools, and ensuring every student can thrive.
I respectfully ask for your vote to provide continued experienced and stable leadership for Monrovia Unified. For more information about Maritza www.maritzaformusd.com/
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Sergio Jimenez
Mayor, Pro Tem, City of Monrovia
Monrovia School Board and former Mayor
Rob Hammond
Larry Spicer
Councilmember, City of Monrovia
Dr. Laura Jasso
Gio Leos
Vice President, Duarte Unified Trustee
Monrovia Community Services Commissioner
Director, Foothill Unity Center ~ Historian, 2nd Baptist Church ~ Former Duarte Mayor
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Lois Gaston
Edie Ramirez
MOHPG, Board Member, CERT & MAP
Gilbert Cisneros
U.S. Congressional Representative CA-31
Susan Rubio
California State Senator and Monrovia Unified Teacher
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Endorsed by Community Leaders
Trusted by Leaders Who Know Monrovia
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I am honored to have the support of community leaders who have seen my commitment to our students, schools, and community firsthand. I am grateful for their trust and their confidence in my continued leadership on the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education.
