Why Leroy Osbourne wants to make the jump from school board to city hall
Featured segment on Leroy's reasons for running for Ward 3 city council.
Leroy Osbourne is a Thames Valley District School Board trustee for Wards 2-6 and a candidate for Ward 3 City Council in London, Ontario. Since 2018 he has been a consistent voice in London media on education governance, school board accountability, and local issues — regularly sought out by CBC London, the London Free Press, AM980, and London-area podcasts. Selected coverage follows.
Featured segment on Leroy's reasons for running for Ward 3 city council.
Thames Valley school trustee Leroy Osbourne, who represents wards 2–6, filed his candidacy Friday for Ward 3.
Expressed concerns about how Ontario's school board takeover is failing to meet anti-Black racism targets and the impact on students and families.
Questions raised on senior-level promotions at TVDSB amid the deficit.
Like other trustees, was in the dark about the purge — appreciates the intention but raises questions about process.
The education minister is unfairly targeting Thames Valley trustees.
On supporting transparency and real solutions for families — even if that means trustees are out of the equation.
Guest appearance on TVDSB governance, leadership exits, and how education governance should work in Ontario.
Warned the new bill will eliminate local voices needed to change policy and build better schools.
On board challenges with transparency and the lack of a direct line to the ministry for support.
Noted the budget problem started with cuts from the Ministry of Education.
Called for the ministry to properly support trustees rather than undermine them — a need for genuine partnership.
Pushed back on misinformation scapegoating trustees for a budget crisis outside their control.
On the anxiety families face and concern some may switch boards.
Raised parents' concerns about how the board handles children's school designations.
On planning to fill schools and the case for another high school.
Quoted as former vice-chair of city hall's diversity, inclusion and anti-oppression advisory committee.
On being willing to serve if trustees chose to appoint him.
Built a tool so voters could find trustee information easily after hearing their frustration at the door.
On the importance of electing invested trustees for the sake of students.