Joe Messina
Incumbent
William S. Hart Union High School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 5
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Overview
Joe Messina is president of the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board, representing Trustee Area 5.1 In 2023, he supported a parent notification policy, saying parents should be notified of issues including bullying, drug abuse, and mental health.2 In 2023, he co-led an ad hoc committee to review the district's notification policies.3 He has said declining enrollment and affordability are top concerns, stating the district lost about 1,500 students over six years.4
He supports career technical education.5 He has said 35 percent of district students are enrolled in these courses.5 He has proposed establishing a center for trades including plumbing and carpentry.5 In 2021, he supported keeping the Hart High School Indians mascot.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $7,924
- Cash on hand
- $18,318
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $75 | 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $7,099 | 90% |
| Businesses and other groups | $750 | 9% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $15,931 in 4 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Endorsements
Sources
- Governing Board Members - Board & Committees - William S. Hart Union High School District, William S. Hart Union High School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Hart district board members address parental-notification system, Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Moore, Messina to head review of Hart district's notification policies, Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Candidates discuss Hart district challenges, opportunities, Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- State of the Hart District, Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Fate of school's Indians mascot in hands of Hart Union High School District board, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Political Action & Endorsements, IBEW Local 11. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LAGOP Endorsement Lookup, November 3, 2026 General Election, Republican Party of Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.