Richard F. Wahl • Candidate for San Carlos School District Member, Governing Board

Strong Schools.
Stronger Communities.
Strongest Future.

Optician. Parent. Veteran. Community steward. Ready to support educational excellence, responsible stewardship, and opportunity for every student.

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Why I’m Running

A thoughtful Wahl for San Carlos schools.

I’m running to help ensure San Carlos schools remain strong, well-managed, and focused on every student’s success.

As a parent, veteran, business leader, and longtime community volunteer, I believe great schools are one of the foundations of a thriving community.

Elected Officials

Shelia Young

Mayor Emeritus of San Leandro
President, Oro Loma Sanitary District
President, San Leandro Boys and Girls Club Foundation

Proudly endorsed by Shelia Young.

Grateful for the support of an elected official committed to strong schools, a stronger community, and the strongest possible future for San Carlos students.

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Leadership & Service

A record of listening, serving, and bringing people together.

Service has shaped every chapter of my life—from the United States Navy and the classroom to nonprofit boards, civic leadership, and our San Carlos schools.

These experiences taught me to listen carefully, build trust, and turn shared priorities into responsible action.

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Official Candidate Statement of Qualifications

Prepared to listen. Ready to serve.

Richard Wahl taking the candidate oath at the San Mateo County Elections Office — Taking the candidate oath at the San Mateo County Elections Office.

Richard F. Wahl Optician / Parent

My official Candidate Statement of Qualifications explains the experience, values, and priorities I would bring to the office of San Carlos School District Member, Governing Board.

As an optician, parent, veteran, former educator, and community volunteer, I believe thoughtful leadership begins with listening and ends with responsible action.

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Three Priorities

Strong resources. Exceptional educators. Responsible innovation.

Stable funding, supported staff, and thoughtful technology are essential to ensuring every San Carlos student can thrive.

Sustainable and Equitable Funding

Protect educational quality with stable, responsible funding and transparent oversight—while ensuring every TK–8 student, including English learners and families navigating new cultural expectations, receives the support and opportunity to thrive.

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Exceptional Teachers and Staff

Recruit, support, and retain outstanding educators and staff by strengthening professional continuity and exploring practical housing partnerships and affordability strategies that make sustainable careers in San Carlos possible.

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Thoughtful and Responsible AI

Explore transparent uses of AI that reduce administrative burdens and help remove barriers to student progress—while protecting privacy, equity, educator judgment, and human accountability.

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Community Investment

Supporting strong schools with accountability.

I support responsible local school funding, including the parcel tax measure, because maintaining educational quality requires sustained community investment and clear accountability.

Good trustees support students and also insist on responsible oversight.

San Carlos School District Measure K 2026

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