Chris Ihrig
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Chris Ihrig was a member of the Puyallup Board of Directors in Washington, representing Position 5. Ihrig assumed office in 2009.
Ihrig ran for re-election to the Puyallup Board of Directors to represent Position 5 in Washington. Ihrig won in the general election on November 3, 2015.
Biography
Ihrig is the owner and CEO of Fired-Up!, a human resources and leadership development consulting firm. He obtained a B.A. in social service administration and an MBA in organisational development.[1]
Elections
2015
Opposition
Three of the five seats on the Puyallup School District Board of Directors were up for at-large general election on November 3, 2015. Position 2 incumbent Dane Looker, Position 3 incumbent Pat Jenkins and Position 5 incumbent Chris Ihrig were up for re-election. Looker defeated challenger Derek Maynes, while Jenkins lost to challenger Michael Keaton. Ihrig won re-election without opposition.[2]
Results
| Puyallup School District Board of Directors, Position 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Chris Ihrig Incumbent |
100.0% | 19,302 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 19,302 | |
| Source: Pierce County Auditor, "November 3, 2015 General Election," November 24, 2015 | ||
Funding
Ihrig reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission as of October 30, 2015.[3]
2011
| Puyallup School District, Position 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2011 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Chris Ihrig |
51.2% | 13,589 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kathy Uphaus | 48.8% | 12,956 | |
| Total Votes | 26,545 | |||
| Source: Pierce County Elections, "November 8, 2011," November 29, 2011 | ||||
Campaign themes
2015
Ihrig provided the following statement for the Pierce County voters' guide:
| “ | Serving as your school board representative these past six years has been both an honor and a privilege. Being part of a dynamic, complex and ever changing education system has been both personally and professionally very rewarding. Why did I choose to get involved? For the answer I simply look into the eyes of my four kids each of which has and continues to experience all that Puyallup Schools has to offer. Along with my wife Kris of 27-years, we have made a decision to commit our time, talent and resources to our schools because of the lasting impact it has on the lives of children and families.
Our school district continues to be steadfast in the implementation of a strategic vision that has resulted in financial stability, increased student achievement and effective community partnerships. However, many challenges remain ahead and we must rise to meet them with conviction, accountability, and a spirit of collaboration. I am enthusiastic to partner with you as we create an educational environment that helps every student unlock his or her unique potential to achieve both academic and lifetime success.[4] |
” |
| —Chris Ihrig (2015)[1] | ||
See also
- Puyallup School District, Washington
- Puyallup School District elections (2015)
- Incumbency no guarantee of success in Nov. 3 school board elections (November 6, 2015)
- What happened in Nov.'s top board elections? (November 4, 2015)
External links
Additional reading
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pierce County, Washignton, "Online Voters' Guide," accessed October 20, 2015
- ↑ Pierce County Auditor, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Search the Database: Local Candidates," accessed October 30, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2015 Puyallup School District Elections | |
| Pierce County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | Position 2: Incumbent, Dane Looker • Derek Maynes Position 3: Incumbent, Pat Jenkins • Michael Keaton Position 5: Incumbent, Chris Ihrig |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
