[4] He was also the director of policy, communications and associate counsel for Great Public Schools Now and a consultant to Educators 4 Excellence and Teach Plus.

After his first year at Markham Middle School, he was laid off along with 70% of teachers due to budget cuts.

On February 23, 2017, all four candidates debated on the role of charter schools, undocumented students, and the budget for the District at a UCLA forum.

[17] On May 17, 2017, Zimmer conceded to Melvoin in the race during a speech to his supporters, calling it devastating while saying that he would never run for office again.

[30] He stated that he believed that his young age would match the voters' "desire for new blood and new vision.