Official communication
Below are statements, speeches, press releases, and public remarks made by Trustee Medina. This page is meant to give constituents, families, staff, students, and community members a clear place to read his public positions in his own words.
Remarks on Censure Launch by President Flores & Vice President Navarro
Watsonville, CA
Board remarks on censure, public accountability, ethnic studies, Palestine, and the right of a trustee to speak about injustice.
Hector Marin for Santa Cruz City Council Speech
Santa Cruz, CA
Remarks on representation, working families, affordability, and why Hector Marin’s campaign matters for Santa Cruz.
Lithium Fire Rally Speech
Pajaro Valley, CA
Community rally remarks connecting levee failures, Moss Landing battery fires, clean air, public health, and environmental justice.
Medina 2024 Rally Speech
Pajaro Valley, CA
Campaign rally remarks focused on teacher burnout, student mental health, bullying, restorative justice, and a student bill of rights.
Sean Dougherty for CA-19 House of Representatives Speech
Pajaro Valley, CA
Remarks on immigration, school safety, solidarity, Palestine, and Sean Dougherty’s campaign for California’s 19th Congressional District.
Statement on PVUSD’s Call for Professionalism and Public Accountability
Watsonville, CA
Calls for professionalism do not justify dismissing accountability. Concerns from teachers, classified staff, parents, and students deserve transparency, direct answers, and fair review.
Statement on Student Walkouts, Student Rights, Economic Protest, Viewpoint Discrimination, and California SB 955
Watsonville, CA
Students hold constitutional rights, including the right to peaceful political expression at school. Peaceful civic action should not be treated as serious misconduct.
Statement on Zohran Mamdani’s Victory in the NYC Mayoral Primary
A statement on principled leadership, working-class communities, immigrant families, and the courage to run on justice and fairness.
Moss Landing Battery Fires Message from Trustee Medina
Pajaro Valley, CA
An update for Area III families on school operations, indoor activities, and family choice during the Moss Landing battery fire response.
Statement on Campaign Donations and the Need for Transparency
Watsonville, CA
A call for transparency, accountability, and public trust in campaign contributions and decisions affecting the community.
Statement on Results of the 2024 PVUSD School Board Trustee Election
Watsonville, CA
A public statement following the certified 2024 PVUSD School Board Trustee election results and the community effort behind the campaign.