In August, the WCAT's interview team met for half an hour with each of the ten Ann Arbor Public School Board of Trustees candidates for the November 4, 2014 election. Her spending doesnt come close. Both candidates appeared to be combative. Read more: The race is back on for a State House seat covering Jackson, Washtenaw County, Democrats pull support for candidate running for Jackson, Washtenaw County state House seat, Democratic candidate for Jackson, Washtenaw County state House seat ends campaign, Candidate for Jackson, Washtenaw County state House seat is re-entering the race. I am the current chair of the Washtenaw County Community College board of trustees; member of the executive committee of National Association of Realtors; president, Michigan Realtors, and; chair, Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. On paper, Seth Steward might even appear overqualified for the position of Area 7 trustee on the districts governing board. Reiss also oversaw a board that approved new high-paying administrative positions in the wake of declining enrollment, some of which went to people who live outside of the district and even out of state an ongoing issue that members of the Peralta community have condemned. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. If you have a specific questions, please write to the The newsroom chose to endorse Saleem Gilmore for the Area 5 seat on Peraltas governing board. With over 17 years of teaching students at Laney College, Louis Quindlen stated that his number one priority as current faculty member and hopeful trustee was to ensure that the district honors its mission of serving Peralta students. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Is Steward qualified for the position? Publication of candidate statements and opinions is solely in the interest of public service and should NOT be considered as an endorsement. His career, education, and endorsements were all very impressive, and likely the reason he received votes from our newsroom. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The newsroom voted unanimously to endorse Louis Quindlen for the Area 3 seat on Peraltas governing board. LWV of Wash. Co. These local S&R committees are comprised of everyday educators who carefully examine candidates positions on education and labor issues prior to making their final recommendations. Three of them incumbent president Jim Leija and newcomers Aidan Sova and Catherine Hadley are running a coordinated campaign. I looked for it, and I could not find it. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. identified problematic board behaviors such as infighting and misconduct. Email: webmaster@mea.org, Copyright Policy|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use, Sign up to receive MEA Voice Online or Capitol Comments, NEED HELP? ("naturalWidth"in a&&"naturalHeight"in a))return{};for(var c=0;a=d[c];++c){var e=a.getAttribute("pagespeed_url_hash");e&&(! The League never supports or opposes any candidates or political parties. Start typing and press Enter to search . First row (l-r): Angela Davis, William G. Milliken, David DeVartiSecond row (l-r): Diana McKnight-Morton, Christina M. H. Fleming, Dr. Richard J. Landau In our discussions, we took note of Quindlens deep knowledge of the districts problems and his ability to provide direct answers and specific solutions. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Current Council Member and Mayor Pro-Tem Nicole Brown, a Democrat who beat out other city leaders in the primary, faces nonpartisan candidate Amber Fellows and Libertarian Mark Alan King. Prop 3 fight eclipses $50 million: Yes outraising No and polling ahead, What narrowing polls in Michigans midterms really mean for voters. Ms. Ingram's Rsum. Post-Covid , there needs to be more on campus classes, hire more and replace full time faculty with the same. 2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information. I constantly look at how to improve upon my scope of responsibilities for the betterment of the company or organization. Mayor Brian Marl is running uncontested for another term. The candidates running for the three open seats on Peraltas governing board are as varied in their experiences as they are in their policy objectives. Read more: 25 proposals headed to Washtenaw County voters in November, A look at the school bond, operational millage proposals in Washtenaw County. Just click on the link below to view the Washtenaw Community College Trustees recording, and on the right you will see a list of the. Mayor Shawn Keough faces a challenge from Council Member Zach Michels for the nonpartisan mayoral seat. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. We asked each candidate the same questions. The current Board Members for 2021-2022 are: David Vela, President (Seat No. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Louis Quindlen Emily Tenorio Molina | Staff Writer. When asked about his strong support for gun ownership (Gilmore founded the MOW gun club in Oakland and established the Oakland chapter of the National African American Gun Association), Gilmore said he supported gun ownership for personal defense but disagreed with the NRAs advocacy of arming teachers in the classroom. With the stakes so high in this years election, MEA is recommending a record 330 candidates for preK-12 school boards, as well as 11 candidates for community college boards of trustees and six candidates for library boards. believes that these three candidates are poised to best serve our diverse community of students, faculty, and classified professionals all of which are in need of allies on Peraltas governing board. Here's where you can find Michigan general election results for Washtenaw County Community College Trustee on Nov. 8, 2022. . However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Yohannes also seemed very educated on the topic when discussing the difference between private and public security options for the district, and gave a concrete opinion on what course of action she believed the district should take, a stance not every candidate was willing to commit to. The members are Board Chair Christina Fleming, Trustee Ruth Hatcher and Trustee Dave DeVarti. Our staff writers, editors, and student leadership convened immediately after the forum to discuss our observations and conclusions about the interviews we conducted with each candidate. LIFE NEWS Published: October 22, 20226:26 pm Jordan Scenna This November, three candidates battle it out for a seat on the WCC Board of Trustees By Jordan Scenna Deputy Editor Two WCC Board of Trustees members are poised for reelection this November. Read more: Ann Arbor-area state rep faces GOP challenger in Nov. 8 election. Click here: 2022 Michigan voter guide by MLive and the League of Women Voters. Meanwhile, land preservation millages are on the ballot in Dexter, Northfield and Scio townships. I just happened to raise my hand and put my name on the ballot. He served on the Board of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority from 1991 to 2008. and Ruth Hatcher. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Voters across the state will have their pick of 23 candidates running for elected leadership roles on the governing bodies of the states three largest public universities. function googleTranslateElementInit() { This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The current board needs to understand that the President works under the directives of the board and not the other way around. Some community college district boards are unexpectedly popular springboards to higher office. Students are at the heart of every decision. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The Board of Trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District sets the goals and spending priorities for the nine college campuses that make up the largest consortium of. Four City Council seats are also on the ballot, though only two are contested. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. LWV of Wash. Co. If re-elected, I would suggest the Board to have both parties come together a representing member of the faculty to address the issues at hand; vet out the underlying reasons behind the conflict(s), work to develop a solution with a clear open line of communication and total transparency. His main focus was not on changes, but on budget yet did not mention his experience in managing money (which he has) and how that would apply to Peralta if elected. Reiss served on the Board of Trustees when the districts accreditation status dropped to probation. Davis is also the owner of Davis Jewelry Collections and works at TJMaxx in Ann Arbor. WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2025 Fran LeFort - June 29, 2022 The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday night to extend the contract of Dr. Rose B. Bellanca as President and Chief Executive Officer through 2025. In protest the League held two sit-ins in 1935. Read more: Voters in 4 counties will decide Michigan House seat covering southeast Washtenaw County. MLive/The Ann Arbor News partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide candidate information for readers. Its going to take me a little on-boarding because Im just new to this. Voters in the southern half of Ann Arbor, Saline and parts of southwestern Washtenaw County will decide a race in the new 33rd District featuring current state Rep. Felicia Brabec, D-Pittsfield Township, and Republican Robert Borer. Washtenaw County voters in Chelsea and Sylvan Township will help decide the race for the new 46th District, stretching west to cover Jackson. Read more: Dingell faces Republican challenger in new Michigan congressional district. She was also the Board President when the infamous. Member of the Audit Committee. gave Quindlen our unanimous vote, the only candidate to receive it. He serves on the boards of Heritage Christian University, Maywood Christian Camp, The Ministry League, The Daily Apologist, and Exposure Youth Event. Still, during Reiss term, the district rose up one notch to a warning accreditation status. Thank you so much for this coverage of these candidates and your thoughtful endorsements! (function(){var g=this,h=function(b,d){var a=b.split(". I was the first to say that if you dont like what you see, you have to step up.. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Three seats on the WCC board of trustees are open, with several board members running for reelection this Nov. 3. Read more: Meet the 13 candidates vying for 4 Ann Arbor School Board seats, Meet the candidates vying for 3 Ypsilanti School Board seats, Meet the candidates vying for 3 Saline School Board seats, Meet the candidates running for the Dexter School Board in November, Voters to elect 4 new Chelsea School Board members in November, Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". As a newsroom though, it seemed to us that he was selling himself and while he might be a great salesman, we werent looking to be sold credentials. Davis: Washtenaw Community College has become the forerunner of community colleges in producing the finest students in this area. Term expires in 2024. committing time, energy, and personal resources to the work of the College. For more information on the Board of Trustees and their role at PCCD, please visit the districts, District Attorney Files Three Charges Against PCCD Safety Director. A three-way race for Ypsilanti mayor will be on Ypsilanti residents ballots. What are your goals should you be elected and how will you work to accomplish them with currently limited resources? Your email address will not be published. The other three candidates are Sara Duvall, Sherrie Kossoudji and John Schaeffer. CAMPUS. Candidates in the Nov. 8 general election are vying for seats on the state's university boards, and on the State Board of Education, a panel with advisory input over the state's k-12 schools. As a future trustee, we believe that doing your homework on what the board has been discussing is critical to being an acceptable replacement. Michigan Democratic Party's Endorsed Candidates: Secretary of State: Jocelyn Benson Attorney General: ANN ARBOR, MI - One challenger is seeking to unseat one of the two incumbents running on the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees this fall. Below is a list of the candidates who have gained the endorsement of the Michigan AFL-CIO (for state-level races) and the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (for local races). Its a huge help when tasked with choosing between two candidates about whom I know nothing. In the weeks leading up to the forum, Reiss had agreed to attend and be interviewed by one of our staff members. Read more: 2 vying for new Michigan House seat from Ann Arbor to Plymouth. 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Following the forum, the student staff members of The Citizen convened to vote on whether they would endorse one candidate, both candidates, or neither candidate for the three open positions on the districts governing board. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Read more: Meet the candidates for a new state Senate seat stretching from Ann Arbor to Jackson, Washtenaw County board chair defeats former Jackson council member in Senate primary. Our newsroom decided that Saleem Gilmore could be that change. We noted the benefits of continuity, and agreed that Reiss experience as a trustee gave her a leg up over newcomers to the governing board. Superintendent Of Public Instruction California Board of Equalization Member, District 1 California State Assembly District 8 District 9 District 13 Judicial California Supreme Court Justice California State Court of Appeal Justice, District 3 School Stockton Unified School District Trustee, Trustee Area 2 Trustee, Trustee Area 5 Among the Republican hopefuls, Susan Anderson, a bookkeeper and treasurer of the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees, is the choice over Oxford businessman Joe Kent. More info on these candidates: annarborvotes . Board Chair Christina Fleming has a background in tech and was a student at WCC, where she was the webmaster of the Voice student newspaper. Because of their committed support WCC continues to award scholarships to deserving students, re-invest into the campus, and employ industry-experienced professors. The president and the college staff have the responsibility for carrying out the policies established by the board. He gave the example of the lack of resources dedicated to marketing to highlight the opportunities at Peralta. He also believed that the permanent Chancellor should live in the district (or at least in the state of California). Both will appear on the ballot without party affiliation . His experience as a faculty member gives him a perspective that informed his ideas on how to solve our facilities problems and increase student enrollment. The meeting agenda for the next Board meeting will be posted online by 5 p.m. on the WCC has lost a great deal of experience and knowledge through a mass exodus of long term employees or those close to retirement that would often like to stay but have given up, retired, or forced to leave. OCDP has proudly endorsed the following candidates for election in 2020: Endorsements Read more Comments 2018 OCDP Endorsements Posted on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 4:21pm 2018 OCDP Endorsements Oakland Community College Trustees (vote for not more than two) Bob Storc Paul Curtis Here are the results: The Washtenaw County Democratic Party held its endorsement meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. to endorse candidates for the November 2020 General Election. As human as Yohannes sounded, she was not able to confidently answer all of the questions asked of her, raising some concern as to her preparedness and ability to handle the role of trustee. When asked if he would support Interim Chancellor Jannett Jackson for a permanent position, Gilmore said he would certainly consider Jackson if she expressed interest but also wanted to look at other qualified candidates and let the shared governance process play out. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Washtenaw County voters have dozens of reasons to show up to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, if they havent already voted absentee in the general election.