Ben Zagrobelny
Zagrobelny describes a career that moved from entry-level work to board-certified international security leadership, and presents himself as a father rooted in St. Lucie County who did not take a traditional path into public life. He is a qualified write-in candidate in the District 3 race, so his name does not appear on the printed ballot.
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Mixed / neutral· stated position
Zagrobelny calls for disciplined, line-by-line scrutiny of school spending and says every dollar matters, but has not called for cutting taxes or named services he would reduce.
"disciplined, line-by-line scrutiny of school spending"
No public position found on 6 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Property taxes, Education & school choice, Gender identity laws, Library and classroom materials, Teacher and staff pay, School safety approach. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Parental role in schools — Zagrobelny says parents should be treated as partners rather than obstacles and should remain informed, involved and empowered. He did not describe how he would handle an objection to a specific book or lesson.
- Pathways after high school — Zagrobelny says the district should fund and support a range of pathways equally, including college, the trades, the arts and entrepreneurship.
- Parental role in schools — Zagrobelny says parents should be treated as partners rather than obstacles and should remain informed, involved and empowered. He did not describe how he would handle an objection to a specific book or lesson.
- Pathways after high school — Zagrobelny says the district should fund and support a range of pathways equally, including college, the trades, the arts and entrepreneurship.