“Mr. Olapade exudes self-confidence, is self-motivated, and possesses a superior work ethic. He is a man of great integrity with impressive leadership skills… tremendous character and a pleasure to work with…I give him my highest possible recommendation.”

“Aaron’s knowledge from his time as a student in Medford Public Schools, deep connections with the Medford community, and his own lived experience have been highly valuable in his first term as a member of the Medford School Committee. I am honored to endorse Aaron for a second term, and I look forward to continuing to serve alongside him as a partner in city government.”

“With Aaron’s inclusive leadership and experience as a community builder who understands that equity and diversity starts at the grassroots, I know Medford’s students will be in good hands with Aaron on the School Committee”

“Aaron brings a unique perspective to the Medford School Committee. He is a graduate of Medford Public Schools and an advocate for students in the region and he brings his real life experience to his role and is an invaluable voice on the committee.”

“Medford’s students are lucky to have a voice like Aaron’s to help guide important decisions and move Medford forward. He’s smart and hard-working. We have lots of work to do to build the district our students deserve, and it’s been refreshing and productive to work alongside Aaron to make this vision a reality!”

“Endorsing Aaron Olapade is one of the easiest things I have done in my four terms on the Medford School Committee. Aaron has now served one term himself, and he’s been an excellent colleague—thoughtful, engaged, and deeply committed to our schools. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Aaron for several years, and I continue to be impressed by the energy and focus he brings to the staggering amount of work ahead. Electing people who will vote how we want is essential, but we must expect more from our elected leaders. The votes we take are sometimes the beginning of our work, sometimes the end of our work—but they are never ‘the work’ itself. I am thrilled to endorse Aaron again, knowing he will do the work. Aaron is a true partner in moving Medford Public Schools forward, and I could not be more excited by his candidacy.”

“Aaron’s thoughtful, compassionate leadership and consistent focus on student experience makes him an unsung asset to the Medford School Committee. Seeing him advocate for youth programming and working with him on multiple values-driven resolutions, I particularly appreciate how he integrates inclusive ideals with pragmatic action to ensure that all Medford students have opportunities to develop the skills they need to succeed in and beyond the classroom.”

“I’m voting for Aaron Olapade for School Committee because Aaron knows there is no equity and inclusion without access and opportunity. With his policy experience at the state house and lived experience in our schools Aaron is a candidate who will equally represent our students, families, and community. He is a collaborative and thoughtful colleague to all who have the benefit of working with him.”

The membership of Our Revolution Medford endorsed Aaron’s candidacy and his commitment to the 2025 Medford People’s Platform.

Aaron is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.

“This is our last endorsement class before the 2023 November elections, when races like those in Virginia show us once again there truly are no “off-year” elections,” said co-founder and co-executive director Amanda Litman. “This year, we’ve endorsed hundreds of candidates nationwide from school boards to state legislatures. These leaders are ready to fight far-right extremists seeking to extinguish our freedoms and dismantle civil rights. ”