The 2009-2010 Associated Students board of directors was officially out of office as of May 1, and the new board is currently transitioning into their new roles.
“I hope next year’s board will continue what we’ve started,” said Ryan Krebs, now the former AS president. “I’ve met with Ebony Taylor and she wants to continue to reach out to students and get them involved, which is great.”
This year’s elections at Moorpark were the most successful in years. Twenty-one candidates vied for 10 positions, and 689 came out to vote on the first day according to Matt Murray, the 2009-2010 Director of Constitution and Standing Rules.
The board for the upcoming school year will have a tough act to follow. in addition to having a great turnout for elections, the AS board for 2009-2010 implemented golf-cart giveaways, created a suggestion box and lobbied for lower textbook prices in Washinton D.C., among other things. Krebs was even able to speak at the White House, advocating for Pell Grants, student loan reform and textbooks during his presidency.
AS advisor, Sharon Miller, has high hopes for the next board as she addressed some of them at the last meeting on April 29th.
“This board is a hard act to follow, but you guys are up for the challenege,” she said. “I welcome the new board-elect and I’m so excited to be working with you guys.”
