Special Election · November 3, 2026

She already does this work.

The campaign didn't create her values. It's just the next place she's putting them to use.

Valarie Grimes is the trusted, on-the-ground advocate who will make sure every child in District 2, regardless of which school they attend, has access to the same quality of education.

Valarie Grimes for District 2, Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education
EVERY FAMILY. | EVERY COMMUNITY. | EVERY FUTURE.
Valarie Grimes
Meet Valarie

Who Valarie Is

Valarie Grimes is not running as a politician. She is stepping forward as a nurse, entrepreneur, ministry founder, and mother who has spent twelve years building trust in Savannah.

  • A registered nurse and wellness professional who has spent her career caring for people, not managing constituents.
  • A community builder: founder of a local ministry, owner of a Savannah small business, and a 12-year resident of the district.
  • A parent with two grandchildren in the public school system she is running to serve. She has a direct, personal stake in the outcome.
  • A collaborator who says plainly: "it's not about Republican and Democrat, it's about doing the right thing for the citizens."
  • A first-time candidate who is deliberate, prepared, and already trusted by local pastors, entrepreneurs, and parents before day one of the campaign.

"I will listen first, then lead, and I will not stop asking why every student in this county doesn't already have a general level of quality education."

Brand Promise
Core Values

Core Values

Equity

Every student, every school, the same floor of opportunity.

Transparency

Public accountability over closed-door politics.

Collaboration

Willing to work across differences to get results.

Presence

Showing up in person, consistently, not just at election time.

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