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Paul Gerard
Candidate for Trustee Area 3, Burbank November 3, 2026 election.
Ballot designation: College Professor / Parent
Stated priorities from the candidate’s campaign website
Background
Ballot occupation is college professor; described as a professor of animation at USC's Peter Stark Program and a former executive at The Walt Disney Co., Hasbro, and Warner Bros. myBurbank — 'Paul Gerard Files for Burbank Board of Education – District 3' ↗ · 2026-08-06
Relocated to Burbank about 17 years ago with his wife Angie to enroll their son Charlie in the school system; their son graduated from Burroughs High School in 2024 and attends Pasadena City College. myBurbank — 'Paul Gerard Files for Burbank Board of Education – District 3' ↗ · 2026-08-06
Where the candidate stands
States priorities of restoring governance and fiscal stability to BUSD, ensuring strategic plans that support student achievement, keeping education of Burbank's youth as the district's top priority, and serving the interests of the entire district. Direct quote in source: 'As a trustee of the Burbank Board of Education, I will work to ensure that there are strategic plans that support student achievement by keeping the education of Burbank's youth as the top priority of the district.' myBurbank — 'Paul Gerard Files for Burbank Board of Education – District 3' ↗ · 2026-08-06
Experience & community involvement
Independently confirmed as one of five candidates who filed for the open Trustee Area 3 seat, with ballot occupation listed as 'college professor.' (Area 3 candidates listed: Dennis M. Connor, Paul Gerard, Hai Ho, Rosemary Morrison, Evren Ozbey.) Burbank Leader / Outlook Newspapers — 'Six Candidates Vie for Burbank Board of Education' ↗ · 2026-08-21
Compiled from public sources listed above · Last reviewed August 24, 2026
Source
Candidacy verified from the City Clerk certified list. Burbank Votes lists every candidate the same way, from official records only — no rankings, ratings, or commentary.