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Robert Lopez currently works in the electrical distribution and renewable sectors field. He is the founder of Wesco Renewables. He previously worked in commercial construction. 

Robert Lopez's campaign for Catawba County Board of Education member is his first time running for public office.

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Robert's campaign for Catawba County Board of Education member is his first run for public office. 

Plans to build upon current career technical education programs and leverage federal, private, local, and national company funding as support.

Wants to "increase developer fees 'pay to play'" for school renovations and public safety.

- Plans to build upon current career technical education programs and leverage federal, private, local, and national company funding as support.
- Wants to "increase developer fees 'pay to play'" for school renovations and public safety.

School Facilities & Resources

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Lopez did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

Plans to increase teacher retention and pay.

- Plans to increase teacher retention and pay.

Teachers

Supports basic financial literacy being a graduation requirement.

- Supports basic financial literacy being a graduation requirement.

School Curriculum

Student Wellbeing

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Plans to "increase developer fees 'pay to play'" for school renovations and public safety.

- Plans to build upon current career technical education programs and leverage federal, private, local, and national company funding as support.
- Plans to "increase developer fees 'pay to play'" for school renovations and public safety.

2026 Elections - Candidate Committees

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 