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Charles Lee Swift
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Charles Lee Swift is a former member of the Charlotte County School Board in Florida. He represented District 1 from 1994 to 2018. Swift did not seek re-election in 2018.[1]
Biography
Swift earned a B.A. from Vanderbilt University. He served in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge in 1973. Swift owned South Punta Gorda Properties, Inc from 1983 until his retirement in 2004. He and his wife, Anne, have two children who graduated from district schools.[2]
Elections
2014
The August 26, 2014 general election in Charlotte County featured two seats up for election. Incumbent Charles Lee Swift faced and defeated challenger Anthony Peter Verdin in the District 1 race. Ian Michael Vincent won re-election without opposition to the District 4 seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Charles Lee Swift Incumbent |
66.4% | 11,845 | |
| Nonpartisan | Anthony Peter Verdin | 33.6% | 6,006 | |
| Total Votes | 17,851 | |||
| Source: Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections, "2014 Primary Election Unofficial Results," accessed June 4, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Swift reported $8,679.42 in contributions and $1,533.40 in expenditures to the Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections, as of July 24, 2014.[3]
Endorsements
Swift received the following endorsements in this election:[4]
- Charlotte County Tax Collector Vidkie Potts
- Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grant (R)
2010
| Charlotte County Public Schools, District 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Charles Lee Swift |
65.1% | 15,046 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stefen A.B. Wynn | 34.9% | 8,053 | |
| Total Votes | 23,099 | |||
| Source: Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections, "Election Results," accessed July 24, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Swift's campaign website listed the following themes for the 2014 race:
| “ |
During my tenure with the School Board, Charlotte County Schools have become recognized leaders in all areas of student achievement in Florida and nationally!
However, listing the accomplishments of the past, while gratifying, will not solve the problems of the future. Over the next few months, and even the next few years, there will be difficult issues that must be dealt with creatively and with great care and concern. Creative and resourceful thinking will be required to work through the complex issues that will be facing our school board in the coming years. Whether it is the fight against high stakes testing, returning control from the state and Federal governments to the local school board, or fighting to ensure that your tax dollars are not used to line the pockets of private entities in the name of "choice" or "reform," I am the only candidate with the proven Leadership and Experience to continue the fight for Student Success! Now, more than ever, you need Leadership & Experience for Student Success! I ask for your vote on August 26th! |
” |
| —Charles Lee Swift's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Charles + Swift + Charlotte + County + Schools + Florida"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Sun Port Charlotte, "After 24 years on school board, Lee Swift sits at final meeting," November 13, 2018
- ↑ Elect Lee Swift, "About Lee," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections, "Announced Candidates," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Elect Lee Swift, "Endorsements," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Elect Lee Swift, "Why Lee," accessed July 24, 2014
| 2014 Charlotte County Public Schools Elections | |
| Charlotte County, Florida | |
| Election date: | August 26, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Charles Lee Swift • Anthony Peter Verdin District 4: • Ian Michael Vincent |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
