Guest Speaker - Tony Massa (2026)
Former Mayor Massa`s years of service began as a Union leader for Public School Employees of Washington where he served as a Local President, on the State Board of Directors, as a Legislative Intern, on the Legislative Council, and as Chairman of the Member Benefits Committee. He was awarded PSE’s highest honor of Life Membership. He served the City of Warden as a Council Person and as Mayor for over 12 years. Mayor Massa also served as Chairman of the Grant County Board of Health, on the Grant County Strategic Infrastructure Committee and as President of Warden Lions Club.
What I learned…
- Hearing about how Tony got a bill passed in the State that made an impact was really cool. It makes me feel like I can make a change as well! – Jason Lovestedt from Juniper
- I learned that integrity is the most important part of being a leader and that solutions may not come easily if it doesn’t benefit all sides. -Chase Nunez from Juniper
- The importance of viewing political views as a manifestation of one’s values and being inherently worthy of respect! -Colette Sessions from Elm
- I really enjoyed how Mr. Massa brought up the idea of public service versus politics, and how serving and taking care of others and prioritizing good of the people is more important than political power. -William Han from Birch