Jill reminds me all the time that teaching is not just what you do, it’s who you are. So as educators head back into schools and classrooms across the country, I wanted to say: Thank you. This White House is behind you.

School is back underway for several school districts and others will be starting back up over the next few weeks. Please stay extra alert for kids walking, biking, rolling and taking the bus, be patient and help them have a safe school year.

Rise and shine, voters! Happy #ElectionDay✔️ 🤩 Are you heading to the polls today? Make sure you know what's on your ballot with VOTE411.

BIG NEWS! 📢 Today we are launching our campaign for Pierce County Executive. Serving on the city and county councils these past 13 years, I have had the opportunity to work with leaders from all across Pierce County on issues that impact all of us. fb.watch/oJSw1IesgL/

ICYMI: We are running for Pierce County Executive! 3 ways you can help: 1. Watch our launch video and share it 2. Sign-up to get campaign email updates 3. Donate - any amount helps fuel this people-focused campaign - RyanMello.com youtu.be/SqLPz1QAUaU

The work ahead of us is to work as a region to address our most pressing challenges. We can do it when we work together. Check out RyanMello.com for ways to join this campaign.

Kicking off 2024 by sharing some of the topics I will be working on this year. It is going to be another busy year, but I look forward to taking them on. Take a 👀 👇 cvcpl.us/Syk9dVk

Our first event of the campaign is tomorrow at the Press Room. Hope you can join us! #Mello4Exec

So excited to kick off my re-election. I have really loved this work and want to keep at it. #ElectJani

Last night the Pierce County Council met with the Bethel Schools School Board in a joint study session. They began the meeting by sharing students’ voices on what they thought Pierce County needed. They were spot on. youtu.be/5oJVEYpdk4o 👀

Holy moly! Republicans HATE this abortion ad, one of the most powerful ads ever made. RT and use the hashtag #StopTrumpsAbortionBan to send it far and wide!

The County Legislator is landing in inboxes now! From legislative updates to upcoming events, we've got you covered! Check your inbox or read it here: cvcpl.us/KHNYy57

I love this. #TeacherMoments

Wonderful day on the island. Thanks to all that made it possible, and it is always a special time to be out there. @ElectJani

Her name is Hadley Duvall, and you need to hear her story.

BREAKING: Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz to be her running mate. Let’s go win this thing.

Important reminder.

In honor of National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, the Broadway company of Hamilton headed into the booth to record “The Election of 2024”. We’re proud to partner with When We All Vote and VoteRiders to make sure everyone’s voice is heard at the polls. Register to vote now!

👩‍⚕️Nurses. 🧑‍🏫Teachers. 🧑‍🔧Electricians. 🧑‍🚒Essential workers. I'm proud to have their union's sole endorsements along with other labor organizations. Good jobs and thriving families are the foundation of a Pierce County that works for everyone. #mello4exec #keeppierceblue

#PierceCountyDems meeting in Tacoma with the state Dems. We will #KeepPierceBlue