Three Merced College board seats are up for election

Three seats on the Merced College board are up for election, putting the community college’s governing body before voters.

The contest will center on the candidates’ plans for the college and their approach to board service. The candidates’ specific positions are not included in the account linked for this story, so this brief does not assign policy views to any individual candidate.

What the election concerns

The election covers three Merced College board seats. Board members are responsible for participating in decisions about the college, including the direction and oversight of the institution.

What voters should compare

Voters can compare candidates’ public statements about Merced College’s priorities, governance and services. Candidates’ positions should be attributed to them directly when they make those positions public.

The record

The Merced FOCUS reported on the three open Merced College board seats and the candidates’ campaign issues. The linked report is the published record cited for this update.