Having moved to Beverly Hills in 1977 and graduated BHHS in 1979, I am proud to have enjoyed 32 years of involvement in our community and commitment to our local public schools. Throughout that time I have been a resident of Beverly Hills, except for a brief period when my husband and I were building equity to move back into this community.

In order for my eldest child, who is now 23 years old, to meet all legal requirements to attend Beverly Hills Schools, my children and I moved back in with my mother on Crescent Drive until we could afford our own place in Beverly Hills soon thereafter.  Yar and I are not wealthy yet our lives have been centered around providing our children with the finest Beverly Hills education possible while meeting all requirements for attendance. 

Let me be clear:  at all times my children have attended Beverly Hills Schools as residents of our City.

My family and I are longtime Beverly Hills residents who, like many of our neighbors, have proudly served our community and our schools.  Having devoted a huge part my life to the schools and our city for almost two decades as a parent leader and School Board President is one of the most proud examples of commitment, compassion and community service I could instill in my children.  

I will not be deterred by some who – out of political expediency -- seek to damage the reputation and dedication of Yar and myself to our Schools and Community and to denigrate the sacrifices we and many others in Beverly Hills have made to live here.