Brian Tomlinson
Brian Tomlinson was a candidate for the District 5 seat on the Olympia Board of Directors in Washington. He lost to incumbent Eileen Thomson in the November 5, 2013 general election.
Biography
Tomlinson earned a B.S. in Environmental Science from City University of Seattle. At the time of his candidacy, Tomlinson worked as an IT specialist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Tomlinson is involved with community groups like the Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Olympia Masonic Lodge. He and his wife, Mary Jane, have two children and three grandchildren.[1][2]
Elections
2013
- See also: Olympia School District elections (2013)
Tomlinson sought election to the board against incumbent Eileen Thomson on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Olympia Board of Directors, Four-year term, District 3, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Eileen Thomson Incumbent |
72.2% | 11,422 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brian Tomlinson | 27.8% | 4,401 | |
| Total Votes | 15,823 | |||
| Source: Thurston County Auditor, "November 5, 2013 General Election," November 26, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Tomlinson reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3]
2011
Tomlinson sought election to the Olympia City Council but lost to Jim Cooper for the Position 7 seat:
| Olympia City Council, Position 7, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Cooper |
63.7% | 8,001 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brian Tomlinson | 36.3% | 4,556 | |
| Total Votes | 12,557 | |||
| Source: Thurston County Auditor | ||||
Campaign themes
2013
Tomlinson provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet in Thurston County:[4]
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"Since 1977 my wife Mary and I have opened up our home to countless families as a state licensed childcare playing a vital role in children's early development. Building up on this emphasis on early childhood education my goal is to deliver quality education to every student through reduced elementary class sizes, full-day kindergarten, procuring resources to improve school safety, and more music and PE offerings. I am committed to investing in At-Risk students, technology investments, and staff development. The K-4 math curriculum, athletics and activities, and a better public health nurse presence are priorities for me along with improved security. Together we can make OSD number one in the state. I will pursue appropriate education funding, promote teacher/parent collaboration, and bringing accountability to the Board. I am truly interested in devoting my time and talents to meeting this challenge, and I stand ready and willing to serve." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Brian + Tomlinson + Olympia + Schools"
See also
- Washington school districts
- Olympia School District, Washington
- Olympia School District elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Elect Brian Tomlinson, "About," accessed September 25, 2013
- ↑ The Olympian, "Olympia businessman Tomlinson to run for City Council," March 1, 2011
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Thurston County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed September 25, 2013
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