SEIU Local 500 Election Rerun 2026

 
 
 
 

Candidates running for the Office Treasurer:

 

Leshia Murray

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Local 500,

Vote Leshia Murray for Local 500 Treasurer.

I am reaching out to formally announce my candidacy for Treasurer of Local 500. I am running because I believe our union deserves a leader with proven experience, dedicated leadership, and strong advocacy—someone who leads with empathy and strength, and always keeps our members' interests as the top priority.

As a powerful and dedicated leader, I am unyielding in my commitment to standing up for what is right. Currently serving as Treasurer on the SEIU Executive Board, I know firsthand that effective advocacy requires more than just pointing out our challenges. It demands offering actionable solutions that achieve the best possible outcomes for every single member.

My extensive record of service across various chapters demonstrates a versatile expertise and an unwavering dedication to our union. I bring deep financial understanding, absolute transparency, and a proven track record of fighting for union members to the table. If elected, I will bring this exact energy and focus to my role as your Local 500 Treasurer.

If you entrust me with your vote, my campaign vision centers on three core pillars:

  • Accountability First: Ensuring every dollar of our local dues works directly for the membership.

  • Empathetic Representation: Listening to the unique challenges of our chapters and taking swift action.

  • Strong Financial Advocacy: Safeguarding union resources while strengthening our collective bargaining power.

    Our union is at its best when our resources are protected and our voices are heard. Together, we can ensure Local 500 remains strong, transparent, and fully accountable to you.

I respectfully ask for your vote and your support.

In solidarity,

Leshia Murray
Candidate for Local 500 Treasurer

 
 
 
 
 

Oriole Saah

My goal, upon reelection, is to continue to:

  • Manage the Local’s finances responsibly

  • Ensure that the Local follows all Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service financial and governance regulations

  • Safeguard the fiscal health and future of the local, and

  • Work to ensure that the needs of all members, regardless of employer or position, are considered in major decisions made by the Executive Board.

My education and experience put me in the perfect position to continue to meet these goals.

My SEIU Experience includes

  • Treasurer (two terms)

  • Member of the Media & Technology Labor Management Committee (LMC)

  • VP of Media & Technology (one term) and Co-Chair of the LMC

  • Elected SEIU Representative

Accomplishments:

  • Initiated SEIU Local 500 Expense policy, subsequently adopted by Executive Board.  Provides greater accountability spending and budget implementation.

  • Participated in the development of Executive Board policy to guide appointments to fill Executive Board vacancies.  If elected, I will work to ensure that this policy is actively applied as needed.

  • Participated in full contract bargaining for MCPS. Prepared to do so again, if elected.

Work Experience – May 2025 finds me completing 24 years with MCPS.  My current position is as IT System Specialist at Wheaton High School.  I started at MCPS as a Help Desk Specialist.

 Education:

  • Masters of General Science in Not for Profit Management from University of Maryland, University College (currently known as University of Maryland, Global Campus)

  • Bachelors of English Language and Literature from University of Maryland, College Park