Candidate's Personal Statement: Sean Maher

My family came to St. Helena more than 34 years ago, and my wife and I now have two children in the school district. I proudly serve our community and kids as past President and continuing Board Member of the St. Helena Boys and Girls Club. As President, I led the fundraising and community relations campaign to build our new clubhouse/gym at the St. Helena Elementary School, working collaboratively with community leaders to make it happen. I am also a regular youth sports volunteer, coaching soccer, basketball, and baseball each year. For the older kids, my family recently completed an extensive renovation of the city-owned Teen Center.

For 15 years I have managed my own business in town, building strong community and client relationships. I look forward to building equally strong and collaborative relationships as a member of the School Board. I commit to an unwavering focus on the success of our students and their teachers. I commit to being fair and honest, soliciting perspective from parents, community members, and the administration. Finally, I commit to an ongoing critical review of the district’s finances and other complex challenges, and to seeking respectful paths towards solutions.