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Bob Walser
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Prior offices
Minneapolis Board of Education District 4

Education

Bachelor's

Hampshire College

Graduate

University of Wisconsin

Ph.D

University of London School of Oriental and African Studies

Personal
Profession
Musician and educator
Contact

Bob Walser was a member of the Minneapolis Board of Education in Minnesota, representing District 4. Walser assumed office in 2017. Walser left office on January 12, 2021.

Walser ran for re-election to the Minneapolis Board of Education to represent District 4 in Minnesota. Walser won in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Biography

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Walser was born and raised in the Twin Cities. He is a musician and educator with Folklore In Action. He has worked in this role since January 1984. He previously taught music teachers at the University of St. Thomas. Walser's volunteer experience includes serving on the boards of the Cedar Cultural Center and the Tapestry Folk Dance Center. Walser earned a bachelor's degree in music from Hampshire College, a master's degree in music and dance from the University of Wisconsin, and a doctoral degree in ethnomusicology from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies. He and his wife have twin sons who attend school in the district.[1][2]

Elections

2016

See also: Minneapolis Public Schools elections (2016)

Four of the nine seats on the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education were up for general election on November 8, 2016. Incumbent Kim Ellison ran for the at-large seat, leaving her District 2 seat open for a newcomer. She faced challenger Doug Mann. The race for the open District 2 seat featured candidates Kimberly Caprini and Kerry Jo Felder. In District 4, incumbent Josh Reimnitz ran against challenger Bob Walser. In her bid for re-election in District 6, incumbent Tracine Asberry faced challenger Ira Jourdain. Ellison, Felder, Walser, and Jourdain won the election.[3][4][5][6][7]

Results

Minneapolis Public Schools,
District 4 General Election, 4-year term, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Bob Walser 51.60% 14,222
Josh Reimnitz Incumbent 47.27% 13,029
Write-in votes 1.12% 310
Total Votes 27,561
Source: Hennepin County, "Election results," accessed December 22, 2016

Funding

See also: Campaign finance in the Minneapolis Public Schools election

Walser reported $17,511.00 in contributions and $14,526.35 in expenditures to the Hennepin County Elections, which left his campaign with $2,984.65 on hand in the election.[8]

Endorsements

Walser was endorsed by the following organizations and elected officials:[9][10]

Campaign themes

2016

Walser highlighted his reasons for running for school board on his campaign website:

I'm running for the School Board in District 4 because I believe:
  • Public education is the foundation of our democracy. Our public schools are built for, and must be accountable to, the communities they serve – for the benefit of every student.
  • Students are individuals and teachers are professionals. Students do best when teachers have the authority and resources to do what’s needed for each child. Similarly, just as students are individuals, schools and school communities are unique and understand their own needs best. They also need authority and resources to respond to their particular challenges.
  • Equity is critical. Schools must address the racial and economic disparities that exist in our city. To do this we must engage every part of the community including students, parents, teachers and staff, the business and philanthropic communities. We’re all in this together.[11]
—Bob Walser (2016)[12]

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