Craig Holiday, a Westminster-based attorney, is running for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education Area 2 seat in the Nov. 3 general election. The nonpartisan race also includes Michelle Murphy.
Holiday has been a licensed California attorney since 2002 and says he has experience as both a teacher and a coach.
Candidate information
- Name: Craig Holiday
- Office sought: Newport-Mesa Unified School Board, Area 2
- Party: Nonpartisan
- Education: Juris doctor from Whittier College School of Law
- Profession: Attorney at Golden & Timbol PC in Westminster, according to State Bar of California records. Holiday has been an active member of the California State Bar since Dec. 3, 2002. His practice areas include contracts, litigation, real estate and workers' compensation.
Experience and public service
Holiday says he has worked as a teacher and a wrestling coach, according to his campaign website. His legal career dates to his State Bar admission in December 2002.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Holiday's campaign website. Each reflects the candidate's own stated views.
Fiscal transparency
Holiday said ensuring tax dollars are used effectively is essential. "It is essential that we ensure our hard-earned tax dollars are effectively utilized to equip our students with the skills and wisdom they need for success," he said on his campaign website.
School safety
Holiday said law professionals play a key role in schools by helping create a safe environment where students can learn.
Curriculum and skills-based education
Holiday said the district's focus should be on developing skills rather than ideologies. He called for engaging families, businesses and community leaders to help the district adapt to a changing world.
Screen time and technology
Holiday said the district should minimize irrelevant and distracting screen time during school hours to support effective learning.
Student health and school nutrition
Holiday said the district should provide students with nutritious, healthy food. He argued that local experts, rather than bureaucrats, are best positioned to design school meals within the district's budget. Holiday pointed to the community's culinary heritage as a resource the district should draw on, according to his campaign website.
Holiday's positions are drawn from his campaign website. The Newport Signal presents this profile to help voters make informed decisions.
