As a Lafayette parent and Chief Scientific Officer in the biotechnology sector, I think a lot about what it takes to solve complex problems and build for the future.

It starts with education.

The scientists, engineers, and innovators we depend on don't appear overnight. They are shaped over years by strong foundational skills, by exposure to science and critical thinking, and by teachers who know how to challenge and inspire students early on.

That foundation is built right here in Lafayette at every school in our district.

Measure H is about protecting that foundation. It ensures our students continue to have access to the hands-on learning and educational environments that encourage curiosity and resilience. These traits that are indispensable in the modern workforce.

From a professional standpoint, I also know that the regions that invest in education today are the ones that lead tomorrow. From a parent's standpoint, I want my children, and all Lafayette students, to have every opportunity to discover what they're capable of and pursue it.

Measure H is a practical, local investment in that future.

Supporting Measure H means supporting the next generation of thinkers, builders, and leaders who will shape not just Lafayette, but the world beyond it.

Fred Aswad
Lafayette Parent & Chief Scientific Officer