Roie Lord-Taylor
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Portage Public Schools, 4 Year Term
Background
- Occupation
- Business consultant
Business consultant with 20 years of experience; previously taught for five years in China and England. Holds an MBA from the University of Portsmouth.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports zero tolerance for harassment and bullying
ReportPortage Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We must ensure that there is zero tolerance for harassment and bullying”
Education
Proposes a volunteer bank connecting students with local industries
ReportPortage Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will work to develop a bank of volunteers who wish to support the school and students in this endeavor”
Economy & jobs
Supports a living wage and benefits for all staff
ReportPortage Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I living wage and benefits should be available to all staff”
Health & human services
Supports locally sourced, nutrition-focused school food
ReportPortage Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The food served to our young people should be locally sourced with the emphasis being on nutrition”
Government & transparency
Pledges transparency and no secrets from constituents
ReportPortage Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“work to ensure that secrets are not kept from the constituents and sound, objective decisions are made”
All sources (2)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kalamazoo County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Portage Public Schools School Board — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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