Bonnie J. Rickert
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Bonnie J. Rickert is the Division 4 member of the Boone County Board of Education in Kentucky. She ran for re-election in the general election on November 4, 2014. She was first elected to the board in 2006 and currently serves as vice-chair.[1] Bonnie J. Rickert won the general election on November 4, 2014.[2]
Biography
An attorney with Grubbs Law, PLLC, Rickert earned her bachelor's degree in organizational studies from Northern Kentucky University and J.D. from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.[3][4]
Elections
2014
- See also: Boone County Schools elections (2014)
The election in Boone County featured three seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. There was no primary election. Division 2 incumbent Maria A. Brown faced challenger Carrie Cox, Division 4 incumbent Bonnie J. Rickert faced challenger Aaron Houston Gillum and Division 5 incumbent Karen Byrd ran unopposed.
Incumbents Brown, Rickert and Byrd were all re-elected.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Bonnie J. Rickert Incumbent |
60.4% | 3,047 | |
| Nonpartisan | Aaron Houston Gillum | 39.6% | 1,999 | |
| Total Votes | 5,046 | |||
| Source: Boone County Clerk, "2014 Boone County Election Results," accessed June 17, 2015 Ballotpedia confirmed these results are official by phone. | ||||
Funding
State law did not require campaign finance reporting if contributions or expenditures did not exceed $1,000 in an election cycle.[5]
Endorsements
Rickert did not receive any official endorsements in 2014.
2010
| Boone County Schools, Division 4 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Bonnie J. Rickert Incumbent |
100% | 4,514 | |
| Total Votes | 4,514 | |||
| Source: Boone County Clerk, "2010 General Election Results," accessed September 8, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Rickert said her main reason for seeking re-election was to continue to put resources towards student performance, stating, "I want to stay on the board to keep the focus of the board on student achievement and providing innovative opportunities."[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Bonnie + Rickert + Boone + County + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cincinnati.com, "Election decides two Boone County school board seats," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Boone County Clerk, "2014 Boone County Election Results (UNOFFICIAL)," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Boone County Schools, "Bonnie Rickert – Division 4," accessed September 18, 2014
- ↑ Grubbs Law, "Bonnie J. Rickert," accessed September 18, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, "Candidate Guide Campaign Finance," accessed September 16, 2014
| 2014 Boone County Schools Elections | |
| Boone County, Kentucky | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Division 2: • Incumbent, Maria A. Brown • Carrie Cox Division 4: • Incumbent, Bonnie J. Rickert • Aaron Houston Gillum |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
