Casey Stine
Casey Stine was a candidate for at-large representative on the Medford School District school board in Oregon. Stine was defeated in the at-large general election on May 16, 2017.
Biography
Stine's professional experience includes working as the Policy Council Board Liaison at Southern Oregon Head Start and serving as the vice chair of Wilson Head Start. She earned a diploma from the Lincoln Culinary Institute.[1]
Elections
2017
- See also: Medford School District elections (2017)
Four of the seven seats on the Medford School District school board in Oregon were up for at-large general election on May 16, 2017. In the race for the open Position 1 seat Jeffrey Kinsella defeated Curtis Ankerberg. In the race for Position 2, newcomer Suzanne Messer defeated incumbent Jeff Thomas and challenger Norma McMahan. Two filed for the open Position 3 seat: Casey Stine and Cynthia Wright. Wright won the seat. James Horner defeated Kevin Husted and Sally Killen to win the vacant Position 6 seat.[2]
The Medford school board consists of seven members elected at large to four-year terms. While elected at large, members are elected to specific numbered position seats.
Results
| Medford School District, Position 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Cynthia Wright |
57.40% | 4,914 |
| Casey Stine | 42.07% | 3,602 |
| Write-in votes | 0.53% | 45 |
| Total Votes | 8,561 | |
| Source: Jackson County Clerk, "Official Election Results-May 16, 2017 Special Election," accessed July 17, 2017 | ||
Funding
The filing deadline in Oregon for a campaign transaction is typically no later than 30 calendar days. However, beginning on the 42nd day before an election day and through the date of the election, a transaction is due no later than seven calendar days after the date it occurred. The dates for the beginning and ending of the seven-day reporting period for the 2017 Oregon school board elections were:[3]
- April 4, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting begins)
- May 16, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting ends)
A school board candidate in Oregon must form a candidate committee unless he or she meets all of the following conditions:[4][5]
- The candidate elects to serve as his or her own treasurer.
- The candidate does not have an existing candidate committee.
- The candidate does not expect to receive or spend more than $750 during a calendar year (including personal funds).
A candidate committee must file a Statement of Organization with the Elections Division of the Oregon Secretary of State within three business days of first receiving or spending money. A form including campaign account information must accompany the Statement of Organization.[4][6]
Candidate committees that expect to receive or spend $3,500 or more in a calendar year are required to report all transactions. A committee that does not expect to receive or spend this much is still required to file a Statement of Organization and designate a campaign bank account, but does not have to file transactions. Instead, they must file a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures.[4][7]
Endorsements
Stine received official endorsements from Medford Mayor Gary Wheeler, Medford City Councilor Kay Brooks, and Medford school board member Karen Starchvick.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Stine published the following statement on her campaign website:
| “ | * Community Connections: I will strive to develop a more cohesive relationship between our community and our schools. Building a stronger relationship between our kids and the community can help them build connections that can have a lasting impact. We can better utilize resources and build partnerships with organizations such as the Jackson County Library System and the Medford Parks and Recreation Department. Education does not end after the school bell rings at the end of the day.
* Early Education: As a school board member, I will focus on early education as a foundation of success. We need to strengthen and expand local early learning programs such as the P3 Program at Jackson Elementary. Our district should prioritize helping the families of children who are either on waiting lists for Head Start, or can’t afford conventional preschools, to get children ready for kindergarten. * Increasing Graduation Rates: The Medford School District has made great strides toward increasing our high school graduation rate, from 65% to 77% in two years. I will work to continue building on those accomplishments by supporting programs with a track record of success including summer school, college preparation programs, and early intervention for struggling students.[8] |
” |
| —Casey Stine (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Casey Stine Medford School Board, "Voters Pamphlet Statement," accessed May 4, 2017
- ↑ Jackson County Elections, "Unofficial results for: Jackson County May 2017 Special Election May 16, 2017," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Elections Calendar," accessed April 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Oregon Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Manual - 2014," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 043," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 039," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 057," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Medford School District elections in 2017 | |
| Jackson County, Oregon | |
| Election date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 1: Curtis Ankerberg • Jeffrey Kinsella Position 2: Incumbent, Jeff Thomas • Suzanne Messer • Norma McMahan |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
