Shawn Vaughn
Candidate for Board of Education Member, Detroit Community School District, Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028
Background
- Occupation
- Organizer, BAMN
An organizer with BAMN who attended Osborn High School and the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Running on the BAMN slate.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports forgiving the debt from Detroit's state takeovers
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“The debt that has been used to hang over our district that we inherited from two separate state takeovers should be forgiven.”
Public safety
Supports making Detroit a sanctuary city to protect immigrant students
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“Protect our immigrant students and community members from ICE raids and deportations by making Detroit a true sanctuary city.”
Education
Proposes expanding bilingual education and elementary language classes
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“Increase bilingual ed services and expand language classes across the city starting in elementary school”
Opposes punitive measures toward parents over absences
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“Instead of punitive measures, we should make our schools inviting for parents”
Supports celebrating Eid in schools like other holidays
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“Just as we celebrate easter, we should celebrate eid.”
All sources (3)
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Wayne County Clerk · waynecountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Wayne County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Detroit school board voter guide: candidate questionnaire responses
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Detroit · s3.amazonaws.com
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