Emma Phillips
Candidate for City of Harrisonburg School Board, At large
Background
- Occupation
- Harrisonburg City School Board member
Harrisonburg City School Board member since 2023 and a former board chair; a parent of children in Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
Documented positions
Education
Supports raising staff salaries above state-funded levels
Report3 seats, 3 candidates: This fall's city school board election is less competitive than recent electionsNews coverage · The Harrisonburg Citizen · hburgcitizen.com
“Phillips has also advocated for salary increases that are higher than what the state budget has allotted.”
Supports closing achievement gaps for English learners
Report3 seats, 3 candidates: This fall's city school board election is less competitive than recent electionsNews coverage · The Harrisonburg Citizen · hburgcitizen.com
“HCPS works hard to close the achievement gaps, especially among English language learners”
Supports paid parental leave for school staffIn office
Report3 seats, 3 candidates: This fall's city school board election is less competitive than recent electionsNews coverage · The Harrisonburg Citizen · hburgcitizen.com
“She helped push for a parental leave policy which allows for school staff who are new parents to take paid time off”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Harrisonburg (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · Harrisonburg Electoral Board · harrisonburgva.gov
- 3 seats, 3 candidates: This fall's city school board election is less competitive than recent elections
News coverage · The Harrisonburg Citizen · hburgcitizen.com
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