Foxboro Candidate Profile: Sarah LiDonni for School Committee

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Foxborough's town election is May 3. Foxborough Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles over the coming weeks.

Sarah LiDonni is one of two challengers running for a seat on the School Committee. She faces two other candidates in the race including incumbent Richard Pearson and challenger Salina Chowdhury. The top two voter-getters will join the School Committee.

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Learn a little more about LiDonni in the profile below:

Age (as of Election Day)

43

Family

Husband, Oscar LiDonni, Step-Children, Matthew (29) and Olivia (25), daughter, Sophia (14), grandson Matthew Oscar (2 mos)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Ursuline Academy and St Leo University

Occupation

Finance and Sales background. Currently I am a stay at home mom.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

SarahLiDonni.com & https://www.facebook.com/Sarah...

Why are you seeking elective office?

I’ve volunteered for the Foxboro public schools over the last 9 years, most recently as Ahern PAC president. My daughter is leaving the Ahern and I wanted to continue to work for the students of this town. I have always been an advocate for the kids. I hope to be their voice on the School Committee of elected.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The safe and smooth transition back to full time in person learning is the single largest issue the students face right now. I hope to champion for their safety and success for the remainder of this year and next school year.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

I am passionate for the students, fiscally responsible and want to help aid in the successful return to full-time in person learning.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Successfully co-chaired the BIT auction, 4 years as president of Ahern PAC (created a solvent budget that was able to fully fund all proposed enrichment activities for Ahern students), assisted in creating Ahern Warrior Walk, 8 years of being a room parent, 21 years in sales and finance

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Listen twice as much as you speak.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I volunteer because I care about my town and the children in it. I am passionate about public school and education. I have witnessed first hand all the wonderful things this town, educators and administrators have done for the kids and hope to be a part of its success in the years to come!