Octavia Thuss
Incumbent
La Cañada Unified School District, Governing Board Member
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Overview
Octavia Thuss is a member of the La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board, serving as clerk.1 She says she has more than 30 years of experience in K-12 public education as a teacher, substitute, and volunteer, and holds a master’s degree in education.2
At an October 2026 candidate forum, she listed her priorities as fiscal responsibility, hiring teachers, ensuring safety, and providing academic and extracurricular opportunities.2 Her campaign site calls for improving school safety including wildfire preparedness, supporting mental health, implementing expanded-day kindergarten, and aligning budget allocations with district priorities.3 She says she wants to provide leadership to oversee bond projects and the district's transition to a new superintendent.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $3,874Of this, $2,100 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $2,258
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $86 |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $1,687 |
| The candidate | $2,100 |
Endorsements
- La Cañada Teachers Association5Union
- U.S. Rep. Judy Chu5Democratic elected official
- Assemblymember John Harabedian5Democratic elected official
- Former State Sen. Carol J. Liu5Elected official
- La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Jeanne Kim Hobson5Elected official
- La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Fossan5Elected official
Sources
- Staff – Board of Education, La Cañada Unified School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- La Cañada Unified Board Candidates Talk Goals, Priorities at Forum, Outlook Newspapers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Octavia | Octavia4lcusd | La Cañada Flintridge, Octavia Thuss campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- La Cañada Unified Governing Board Candidates Outline Goals, Ideas, Outlook Newspapers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Octavia Thuss for LCUSD School Board 2026. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.