As had been anticipated, Arlington School Board Chairman Reid Goldstein will not be seeking a third four-year term.
“After serving nearly eight years on the Arlington School Board, I have made the decision not to seek another term," Goldstein said in a Feb. 21 announcement. "I have always believed that building a healthy and desirable community is not a spectator sport, and have been committed to public service in Arlington for almost 25 years. However, as this chapter of my life comes to a close, I am excited to explore new ways of serving the community."
"I am deeply grateful to the Arlington community, students, teachers, support staff, administrators, parents and colleagues who have made my time on the School Board so fulfilling. Together, we have made great progress and I am proud of what we have accomplished," Goldstein said.
Goldstein – like all five board members a Democrat – will make a formal announcement about my decision not to run at the next meeting of the Arlington Democrats on March 1, at which time it's possible candidates will emerge to run for the seat.
