Lexington C.A.R.E.S.
David Parker Supporter Loses Bid For School Committee

Jesse Segovia lost a bid for a position on the Lexington School Committee in the March 6, 2006 election. He also lost a bid for a seat on Town Meeting.

Neither his candidate statement nor web site had any mention of what had been his most public involvement with the Lexington Public Schools prior to his candidacy: his vigorous support of David Parker.

Mr. Segovia spoke in support of Mr. Parker at the May 17, 2005 School Committee meeting. On August 2, 2005, he held a pro-Parker sign at the Concord Courthouse (along with Brian Camenker of the anti-gay Article 8 Alliance). Also on August 2, he appeared on TV on NECN speaking in support of Mr. Parker. The minutes of the August 29, 2005 Selectmen's meeting show "the request of Jesse Segovia to use the Battle Green on Tuesday, September 6, 2005...for a rally in support of David Parker." Mr. Segovia followed the rally with a pro-Parker Guest Commentary in the September 15 Minuteman (full text).

There appeared to be no history of any other involvement with our town or our schools by Mr. Segovia on Lexington's main web site or its alternate site. Nor did Mr. Segovia mention any prior involvement whatsoever with our town or our schools on his web site, other than as a parent.