KRWG Public Media is covering the Gadsden Independent School District 2 race in Doña Ana County. Abigail Salas talks with candidate Arlean Murillo.
Abigail Salas:
I want to start off by asking what in your background has prepared you for this office?
Arlean Murillo:
So, I think coming into the board, my first time I ran in a post, and I started as an advocate for my own family because I saw a lack of transparency and I saw a lack of advocacy for special education. And then as I got in there, I started noticing that it wasn't just my kids. It was, you know, it was across the board. So I think going to professional development myself, educating myself of the needs of my district, I think, and it's sad to say, right, but after four years, I think I finally have what it takes and I feel fu