Carl B. Weckerle
Carl B. Weckerle was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Warren Board of Education in Michigan. The seat was up for general election on November 4, 2014. Carl B. Weckerle lost the general election on November 4, 2014. Weckerle also ran unsuccessfully for an at-large seat on May 3, 2011.
Biography
Carl B. Weckerle earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Wayne State University, and he is studying for a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Weckerle is employed as an administrator with Macomb Community College, where he manages the budgets and personnel of the Instructional Technology and Online Learning departments. Earlier in his career, he worked as a commercial fishing boat captain, classroom teacher and instructional designer.[1]
Weckerle serves as the vice president of the Siersma PTO and also participates on several district improvement committees. He and his wife, Pam, have three children who all attend Warren schools.[2][3]
Elections
2014
The election in Warren featured four seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Brian White ran against challengers Kaitlyn Schwab, Timothy Schwartz and Carl B. Weckerle for the two seats with four-year terms. Two incumbents, I. Susan Kattula and Elaine G. Martin, competed with Laura Hawatmeh and Andrew Laux for the two seats with six-year terms. White, Weckerle, Kattula and Martin campaigned together as an unofficial slate.[4]
Incumbent Brian White and Kaitlyn Schwab defeated Timothy Schwartz and Carl B. Weckerle for two seats with four-year terms, while incumbents I. Susan Kattula and Elaine G. Martin defeated challengers Laura Hawatmeh and Andrew Laux for two seats with six-year terms.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Brian White Incumbent |
33.2% | 13,961 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kaitlyn Schwab |
24.8% | 10,413 | |
| Nonpartisan | Carl B. Weckerle | 23.3% | 9,769 | |
| Nonpartisan | Timothy Schwartz | 18.7% | 7,864 | |
| Total Votes | 42,007 | |||
| Source: Macomb County Election Department, "Race Summary," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Weckerle reported $6,926.00 in contributions and $4,998.96 in expenditures during the election, which left him with $2,419.10 on hand according to the Macomb County Election Department.[5]
Endorsements
Weckerle received endorsements from the local chapters of the Michigan Education Association and the UAW.[6][7]
2011
| Warren Consolidated Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Megan Papasian-Broadwell |
59.5% | 3,377 | |
| Nonpartisan | Carl B. Weckerle | 28.4% | 1,615 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ben Lazarus | 12.1% | 686 | |
| Total Votes | 5,678 | |||
| Source: Macomb County Election Department, "Warren Consolidated Schools Board Member," accessed September 1, 2014 | ||||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Carl + Weckerle + Warren + Consolidated + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Carl Weckerle," accessed September 6, 2014
- ↑ Carl for WCS, "Home," accessed September 6, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Carl Weckerle for WCS School Board," accessed September 6, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "A Parent Slate for WCS School Board," accessed October 27, 2014
- ↑ Macomb County Election Department, "Campaign Finance Reporting," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Education Association, "MEA Recommended Candidates – Election 2014," October 16, 2014
- ↑ UAW Election 2014, "Michigan," accessed October 26, 2014
| 2014 Warren Consolidated Schools Elections | |
| Macomb County and Oakland County, Michigan | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large (4-year term): • Incumbent, Brian White • Kaitlyn Schwab • Timothy Schwartz • Carl B. Weckerle At-large (6-year term): • Incumbent, I. Susan Kattula • Incumbent, Elaine G. Martin • Laura Hawatmeh • Andrew Laux |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
