Piedmont residents speak out on the importance of Measure H

“For almost 40 years Piedmont schools have depended on local parcel taxes to supplement limited state funding. Measure H continues this local support. Even though many of us no longer have children or grandchildren in the schools, the continued quality of Piedmont schools helps property values stay strong. Whenever we eventually decide to sell our homes, families will be eager to move to Piedmont for the schools.”

Ann Chandler (above, far left)
Former PEF Board member and community leader

“Our Piedmont schools receive significantly less money from the state compared to other school districts. Measure H provides essential funding for reading, writing, and language. Measure H also helps fund music, visual and performing arts.”

Brooke and Andrew Meakins and family
Piedmont parents

“The quality of our schools is the backbone of our community. The renewal of this parcel tax – not an increase – ensures our local schools remain among the best in the region and the state.”

Rick Raushenbush (above, far right)
Former school board member, PUSD Budget Advisory Committee member, and PEF board member

“Over the years, our community has invested in the Piedmont schools through its support of a local parcel tax. Passage of Measure H, a continuation of this ongoing support, is essential to maintain the quality of Piedmont schools.”

Cathie Geddeis and Ward Lindenmayer (above, center)
Former school board members and co-chairs for the successful passage of Piedmont’s school parcel tax 25 years ago

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Who else endorses Measure H?

Partial list of neighbors supporting Measure H

Elected Officials:
  • Michael Malione, Vice President, Board of Education
  • Ruchi Medhekar, President, Board of Education
  • Conna McCarthy, Vice Mayor
  • Lorrel Plimier, Piedmont City Council
  • Max Roman, Member, Board of Education
  • Betsy Smegal Andersen, Mayor
  • Susy Struble, Member, Board of Education
  • Lindsay Thomasson, Member, Board of Education​
Community Members:
  • ​Jen & Eitan Anzenberg
  • Courtney & Mark Azad
  • Sasha & Matt Bainer
  • Meg & Chris Bennett
  • Bukhin Family
  • Chris & Ashley Cestaro
  • Katie Castles & Dan Shaffer
  • Ann Chandler
  • Laura Cocas
  • Graham & Hilary Cooper
  • Scott & Valerie Corvin
  • Scott L. Cunningham
  • Sara Davison DeVries
  • Kat & Jason Di Piazza
  • Keri & Matt Elmquist
  • Riccardo & Rita Fabi 
  • Adam Fishman
  • Katy Foulkes
  • Jen Friedman
  • Roxanne & Roger Gault
  • Cathie Geddeis
  • Hedi Gerken
  • Cathy Glazier & Mark Glazier  
  • Nate & Sarah Glazier
  • Noah & Rachel Glazier
  • Marco Gonzalez-Navarro
  • Grier & Linnea Graff
  • Ilan Gur & Sarah Laubach Gur
  • Chris Hart
  • Susan Hill
  • Sharon Hom & Lance Fong
  • Mary & Doug Ireland
  • Amelie Kappes
  • Susan Kawaichi
  • Molly & Paul Kennedy
  • Nairobi Kim
  • Teddy King
  • Elaine & Ward Lindenmayer  
  • Reagan Louie & Robin Wu​​​
  • ​​Dana Lung
  • ​Laura Maestrelli & Dustin Frazier 
  • Michael Malione
  • Supina Mapon
  • Brook & Andy Meakins
  • Mark McLaughlin & Shannon Peloquin
  • June & Andy Monach
  • Steffi Mooers
  • Chad Olcott & Laura Pochop
  • Laura Parada
  • Martina Parrone
  • Sarah Pearson & Evan Seevak
  • Rebeccah Pelle & Justin Laubach
  • Richard Raushenbush & Barbara Giuffre
  • Betty & Oscar Rojas
  • Eileen Ruby
  • Julia & Neil Ruthven
  • Scott Sanford & Tina Skidmore
  • Saper Family
  • Teebie & Jamie Saunders
  • Bridget & Drew Schreiber 
  • Cory Smegal & Tom Smegal
  • Sue Smegal
  • Kristin & Ben Spohn
  • Chris & Kim Staley
  • Jennifer Stomberg & Morry Jones
  • Karen & Tom Sullivan
  • Andrea Swenson
  • Ann & Larry Tramutola
  • Rich & Barbara Thompson
  • Alistair Thornton
  • Nellie Thornton
  • Eric & Brooke Wall
  • Christine Wente & Roland Von Metzsch
  • Anne Wheeler
  • Cameron Wolfe, Jr.
Organizations that support Measure H:
  • Association of Piedmont Teachers
  • Beach Parents Organization
  • Havens Parents Club
  • Millennium High School Parents’ Club
  • ​Piedmont Education Foundation
  • Piedmont High School Parents’ Club
  • Piedmont Middle School Parents Club
  • Piedmont Unplugged
  • Wildwood Parents Club
More coming soon!​

Join us! Click here to endorse Measure H! 

© 2026 | Paid for by Friends of Piedmont Schools Parcel Tax
(FPPC# 1474842)

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