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Amy Jones (Minnesota)
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Amy Jones is an at-large representative on the Mounds View Board of Education in Minnesota. Jones sought another term in the general election on November 3, 2015. Amy Jones won the general election on November 3, 2015.
Jones was first elected to the board in 2011.
Biography
Amy Jones resides in Mounds View, Minnesota. Jones earned a B.A. in elementary education from Gustavus Adolphus College and an M.A. degree in education from Hamline University. She is employed as the director of elementary education with Minneapolis Public Schools.[1]
Elections
2015
The election in Mounds View featured four of the seven seats on the board up for general election on November 3, 2015.
The seats of incumbents Robert Helgeson, Amy Jones, Jonathan Weinhagen, and Sandra Westerman were up for election. All four incumbents filed to run for re-election, and they defeated challenger John Hakes for the four at-large seats. Hakes previously ran unsuccessfully for the board in both 2011 and 2013.
Results
| Mounds View Public Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sandra Westerman Incumbent |
23.5% | 3,160 |
| Amy Jones Incumbent |
22.2% | 2,988 |
| Jonathan Weinhagen Incumbent |
21.6% | 2,904 |
| Robert Helgeson Incumbent |
20.2% | 2,712 |
| John Hakes | 12.0% | 1,615 |
| Write-in votes | 0.45% | 61 |
| Total Votes | 13,440 | |
| Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Local Results in Ramsey County," accessed November 4, 2015 These election results are not official and will be updated when certified results are available. You can submit certified results by contacting us. |
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Funding
Jones reported no contributions but $4,400.50 in expenditures to the Ramsey County Election Office, which left her campaign with $4,400.50 in debt during the election.[2]
Endorsements
Jones did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
2011
| Mounds View Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Sandra Westerman Incumbent |
17.4% | 2,883 | |
| Nonpartisan | Robert Helgeson Incumbent |
16.1% | 2,669 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lisa Sjobeck Incumbent |
13.9% | 2,304 | |
| Nonpartisan | Amy Jones |
12.7% | 2,107 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lee Porath | 12.5% | 2,075 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tim Husnik | 8.9% | 1,483 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Hakes | 6.8% | 1,134 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jonathan Weinhagen | 5.8% | 957 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marilyn Bunzo | 5.4% | 891 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.5% | 88 | |
| Total Votes | 16,591 | |||
| Source: Ramsey County, Minnesota, "Abstract of Votes Cast," accessed October 14, 2013 | ||||
Campaign themes
2015
Jones completed a survey conducted by The Sun Focus:
| “ | Why are you seeking election to the Mounds View School Board?
As the current School Board Chair I am proud to be running for re-election. We have a strong and principled Board and have built an accomplished and admired district, one that is in demand and the envy of surrounding districts. Through solid leadership, innovative practices, a focus on all students through our Equity Promise and the support of our community, we are ready to build for the future. I’m running for re-election to the School Board to advance the great work we’ve started over the last four year Specifically, I want to continue and build on the following:
I am experienced, prepared and ready to continue my work on the Mounds View School Board. I understand the role of a School Board, and my skill set and background make me uniquely qualified to succeed in this work. I strive to be the voice for every student, teacher and family in the Mounds View School District. Please vote for me and the other incumbents on Nov. 3. What are the top two or three priorities for the Mounds View School District in the coming year, and how would you address them?
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” |
| —The Sun Focus survey (2015)[1] | ||
2011
Jones completed a survey conducted by the Pioneer Press:
| “ | Biggest issue and how to solve it:
The most important issue facing Mounds View Schools involves funding decisions and ensuring increased student achievement for all. I will advocate for increased student achievement by making fiscally responsible and student-centered funding decisions that have the least impact on a student's classroom experience.[3] |
” |
| —Pioneer Press survey (2011)[4] | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Sun Focus, "Five candidates seek seats on Mounds View School Board," October 16, 2014
- ↑ Ramsey County Election Office, "Campaign Finance Reports - 2015," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Pioneer Press, "Three incumbents, six others in run for Mounds View school board," October 27, 2011
| 2015 Mounds View Public Schools Elections | |
| Ramsey County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Robert Helgeson • Incumbent, Amy Jones • Incumbent, Jonathan Weinhagen • Incumbent, Sandra Westerman • John Hakes |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
