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Tommie Jefferson is from Northside Richmond. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He is a distinguished veteran who served in the US Army for eight years. He is a father of two children and lives in Richmond.

Tommie Jefferson is a business owner. He works at A-Metropolitan Driving School. Previously, he worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and in the US Army.

Tommie Jefferson's campaign for school board member is his first entry into politics.

Wants to implement more mental health counselors in public schools to "normalize conversations about emotional intelligence development and self-awareness."

Opposes "disproportionately severe punishments and discipline for students of color and disabilities."

Supports utilizing unused school areas to create designated counseling and mental health service locations.

Wants to create a Student Advocate on the School Board that would voice the concerns regarding student health, safety, and stability to the entire community.

- Wants to implement more mental health counselors in public schools to "normalize conversations about emotional intelligence development and self-awareness."
- Opposes "disproportionately severe punishments and discipline for students of color and disabilities."
- Supports utilizing unused school areas to create designated counseling and mental health service locations.
- Wants to create a Student Advocate on the School Board that would voice the concerns regarding student health, safety, and stability to the entire community.

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Supports academic enrichment programs during school holidays to keep kids active and learning.

Wants to "establish universal after-school care programs that stimulate students through tutoring, homework assistance, and out-of-classroom enrichment opportunities."

Supports greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs within local schools.

Plans to "implement a sliding scale fee structure based on family income" to allow all students to enroll in after school programs.

Wants to establish "robotics, fitness, healthy eating, S.T.E.A.M., and holiday programs."

- Supports academic enrichment programs during school holidays to keep kids active and learning.
- Wants to "establish universal after-school care programs that stimulate students through tutoring, homework assistance, and out-of-classroom enrichment opportunities."
- Supports greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs within local schools.
- Plans to "implement a sliding scale fee structure based on family income" to allow all students to enroll in after school programs.
- Wants to establish "robotics, fitness, healthy eating, S.T.E.A.M., and holiday programs."

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Supports "fully funding after-school programs and Head Start initiatives county-wide and investing in solutions that address diverse subgroups' needs, helping our schools meet state benchmarks."

Wants to create an individualized mentorship program to help students that might be falling behind in school.

Plans to create an equitable school system budget that addresses the needs of subgroups of students that might be overlooked.

- Supports "fully funding after-school programs and Head Start initiatives county-wide and investing in solutions that address diverse subgroups' needs, helping our schools meet state benchmarks."
- Wants to create an individualized mentorship program to help students that might be falling behind in school.
- Plans to create an equitable school system budget that addresses the needs of subgroups of students that might be overlooked.

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Tommie L. Jefferson

Tommie Jefferson is from Northside Richmond. He has a bachelor of science in business administration and management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He is a distinguished veteran who served in the US Army for eight years. He is a father of two children and lives in Richmond.

Tommie Jefferson's campaign for school board member of Henrico County is his first entry into politics.

- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.