Hello! My name is Buffy Lael-Wolf and I am a candidate for District 186 School Board in Subdistrict 5. I am asking for your vote on April 6th.
During a normal election campaign, I would be knocking on doors to meet as many voters as I can to discuss important issues facing our schools. However, the cold blast and COVID safety precautions are requiring me to contact you in a different way. This way, we all stay safe and warm.
I am a proud District 186 parent and I am excited to serve on the school board. I’m an RN with 30+ years pediatric experience. I’ve spent my entire career advocating for children. I believe my background in children’s advocacy and medicine puts me in a unique position to provide perspectives that our School Board has not had and needs for the future.
My top priorities include:
- Prioritizing health and safety to get kids and teachers back to school responsibly
- Strengthening collaboration with teachers, students and parents
- Enhancing community engagement with our neighborhood schools
- Advocating for special education
I have lived in Springfield for 34 years. I’m married and have an autistic daughter who is in 5th grade, about to transition to middle school. I understand the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and the needs of special needs families, not only as a parent, but also because of my medical career.
You may vote in person at the Election Office through April 5, Monday-Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm. The Election Office is located in the County Building, 200 S. Ninth Street, Room 105. (More info on early voting)
If you want to vote at the polls on Election Day, and you’re not sure where to vote, click here. If you have any questions about voting, please call the Election Office at 217-753-8683.
Please see my website and Facebook page for more information.
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to email, text or call me.
Buffy Lael-Wolf, RN, MBA
Candidate, Springfield IL School District 186 Board Member – Subdistrict 5
Friends of Buffy Lael-Wolf
1805 S. Pasfield St.
Springfield, IL 62704
217-221-0185
buffy.laelwolf@gmail.com