Aspen Richter, LWSD Board Director (personal views not official)
@electaspenrichter.bsky.social
Now more than ever, we need strong, cohesive, and effective leadership for our schools. Aspen will advocate for the best education for students of all interests and abilities, while also focusing on communication, engagement, and the future. ElectAspen.com
It was clear from the beginning, but here's the final tally making it official: I won the race for LWSD School Board Director!
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It was clear from the beginning, but here's the final tally making it official: I won the race for LWSD School Board Director!
Sign waving to get out the last minute votes with Melissa Stuart was a blast! There are a few more hours left until the ballot boxes close, so please return your ballot if you haven't already.
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Sign waving to get out the last minute votes with Melissa Stuart was a blast! There are a few more hours left until the ballot boxes close, so please return your ballot if you haven't already.
Great news: the MLK Labor Council has endorsed me in this race!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. County Labor Council is King County, Washington’s central body of labor organizations. Their mission is to unify all labor organizations in King County to build power and strength for all workers.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. County Labor Council is King County, Washington’s central body of labor organizations. Their mission is to unify all labor organizations in King County to build power and strength for all workers.
October 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Great news: the MLK Labor Council has endorsed me in this race!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. County Labor Council is King County, Washington’s central body of labor organizations. Their mission is to unify all labor organizations in King County to build power and strength for all workers.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. County Labor Council is King County, Washington’s central body of labor organizations. Their mission is to unify all labor organizations in King County to build power and strength for all workers.
Great news! @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social announced it is endorsing my race for LWSD School Board Director! It is supporting my candidacy because they know that I will be a strong voice for equality when elected and that, with your support, I'm on-track to win.
October 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Great news! @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social announced it is endorsing my race for LWSD School Board Director! It is supporting my candidacy because they know that I will be a strong voice for equality when elected and that, with your support, I'm on-track to win.
I'm proud to announce that WEA-PAC (Washington Education Association's Political Action Committee) has endorsed me for Lake Washington School District board director position 4. 🍎📚
September 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I'm proud to announce that WEA-PAC (Washington Education Association's Political Action Committee) has endorsed me for Lake Washington School District board director position 4. 🍎📚
Friday was the official opening of the last phase of the Redmond Central Connector, a strip of bike and pedestrian trail that runs from one side of Redmond to the another.
September 14, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Friday was the official opening of the last phase of the Redmond Central Connector, a strip of bike and pedestrian trail that runs from one side of Redmond to the another.
It was great to spend some time with these amazing human beings at the 41st Legislative Dems picnic. While board directors are always working first for their own school district, it's also important that they are collaborating beyond that, both across the state and at different levels of government.
August 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It was great to spend some time with these amazing human beings at the 41st Legislative Dems picnic. While board directors are always working first for their own school district, it's also important that they are collaborating beyond that, both across the state and at different levels of government.
Thank you, voters of Lake Washington School District!
With the early primary results in, I've received 61.42% of the election night votes. You spoke with your ballots, and it's a resounding endorsement!
With the early primary results in, I've received 61.42% of the election night votes. You spoke with your ballots, and it's a resounding endorsement!
August 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Thank you, voters of Lake Washington School District!
With the early primary results in, I've received 61.42% of the election night votes. You spoke with your ballots, and it's a resounding endorsement!
With the early primary results in, I've received 61.42% of the election night votes. You spoke with your ballots, and it's a resounding endorsement!
Ballot-procrastinators, I know you're out there .... because I am one too! But I've gotten mine into a drop box, and I know you can as well.
Remember, ballots are due back by August 5. That's only 6 days. A little over 144 hours. Set aside time this week or weekend and get it done!
Remember, ballots are due back by August 5. That's only 6 days. A little over 144 hours. Set aside time this week or weekend and get it done!
July 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Ballot-procrastinators, I know you're out there .... because I am one too! But I've gotten mine into a drop box, and I know you can as well.
Remember, ballots are due back by August 5. That's only 6 days. A little over 144 hours. Set aside time this week or weekend and get it done!
Remember, ballots are due back by August 5. That's only 6 days. A little over 144 hours. Set aside time this week or weekend and get it done!
Unexpected perks of canvassing this morning: pets and purrs!
July 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Unexpected perks of canvassing this morning: pets and purrs!
Just want to say, my campaign team is amazing! I couldn't do this without them, and I am grateful every day that they've chosen to put their skills and time behind this campaign.
Also know as, I'm so happy about nailing the timing of this mailer to arrive with the ballot. :')
Also know as, I'm so happy about nailing the timing of this mailer to arrive with the ballot. :')
July 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Just want to say, my campaign team is amazing! I couldn't do this without them, and I am grateful every day that they've chosen to put their skills and time behind this campaign.
Also know as, I'm so happy about nailing the timing of this mailer to arrive with the ballot. :')
Also know as, I'm so happy about nailing the timing of this mailer to arrive with the ballot. :')
Life hack for putting out campaign signs: cargo e-bike! Stop nearly anywhere, turn on a dime, carry all your supplies, burn no fuel. 💪🌍 #AspenForSchoolBoard
July 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Life hack for putting out campaign signs: cargo e-bike! Stop nearly anywhere, turn on a dime, carry all your supplies, burn no fuel. 💪🌍 #AspenForSchoolBoard
Putting out signs can be tedious, but you also get to see some incredible early-morning views! #AspenForSchoolBoard
July 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Putting out signs can be tedious, but you also get to see some incredible early-morning views! #AspenForSchoolBoard
Happy 4th of July! I had a great time walking in Kirkland's parade with the @45thdemocrats.bsky.social and 48th District Democrats, other endorsed candidates like @vandanaslatter.bsky.social, Naren Briar, Osman Salahuddin, and so many more, and our US congresswoman @suzandelbene.bsky.social.
July 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Happy 4th of July! I had a great time walking in Kirkland's parade with the @45thdemocrats.bsky.social and 48th District Democrats, other endorsed candidates like @vandanaslatter.bsky.social, Naren Briar, Osman Salahuddin, and so many more, and our US congresswoman @suzandelbene.bsky.social.
Testing some new button designs tonight on the button maker. This way I can do a little beta testing before committing to an order with a union print shop. What do you think?
July 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Testing some new button designs tonight on the button maker. This way I can do a little beta testing before committing to an order with a union print shop. What do you think?
Please join me on June 20 at 6:30pm to kickoff our campaign. ElectAspen.com/kickoff for more details and to donate and RSVP. Spread the word to friends, teachers, and anyone interested in our schools!
June 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Please join me on June 20 at 6:30pm to kickoff our campaign. ElectAspen.com/kickoff for more details and to donate and RSVP. Spread the word to friends, teachers, and anyone interested in our schools!
Recently I spent a productive and informative weekend with Vote Run Lead and National Women's Political Caucus of WA at "Run As You Are 2025". The current Emerge Washington cohort also joined us for part of the weekend. (1/2)
June 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Recently I spent a productive and informative weekend with Vote Run Lead and National Women's Political Caucus of WA at "Run As You Are 2025". The current Emerge Washington cohort also joined us for part of the weekend. (1/2)
I'm looking forward to attending this! The Kiwanis do so much good work in our community.
May 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I'm looking forward to attending this! The Kiwanis do so much good work in our community.
Here's our #LWSD Green Team and Eastlake Sustainability Committee in action. Our elementary students hatched salmon eggs, raised them, and today they released them. I had a personal interest as well: as the school's PTSA sustainability chair last year, we helped purchase required aquarium equipment.
April 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Here's our #LWSD Green Team and Eastlake Sustainability Committee in action. Our elementary students hatched salmon eggs, raised them, and today they released them. I had a personal interest as well: as the school's PTSA sustainability chair last year, we helped purchase required aquarium equipment.
Once again, Sustainability Ambassador's #LWSD students have shown their passion for making our cities and schools more environmentally sustainable places. Thank you for the fun and informative presentation on recent #Kirkland projects encouraging smart student transportation choices!
April 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It was great to connect with so many inspiring community and volunteer leaders and students at the LWSF Be the Bridge spring event. I always forget to take photos of myself, but Jennie Jaeger (@jennie-jaeger.bsky.social) and Amy Falcone (@amyfalcone.bsky.social) remembered! Thank you both!
March 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It was great to connect with so many inspiring community and volunteer leaders and students at the LWSF Be the Bridge spring event. I always forget to take photos of myself, but Jennie Jaeger (@jennie-jaeger.bsky.social) and Amy Falcone (@amyfalcone.bsky.social) remembered! Thank you both!