Cindy McMahon
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Cindy McMahon was the Reynolds District incumbent on the Buncombe County Schools Board of Education in North Carolina. She defeated incumbent Lisa Baldwin in the general election held on November 4, 2014.
Biography
McMahon earned a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy from Guilford College and a master’s degree in English from UNC-Chapel Hill. She also earned a certificate in nonprofit management from Duke University. She consults with small businesses and nonprofits that seek expertise in administration and business management. Her previous experience includes serving as the Operations Director for the YWCA of Asheville during its capital campaign and expansion. She also coordinated the Volunteer Center at United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County and was Executive Director of the Orange County Literacy Council. She is married and has two children.[1]
Elections
2014
- See also: Buncombe County Schools elections (2014)
Three seats on the Buncombe Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Newcomers Max Queen and Nancy Parker Cooper competed in the Enka District. Incumbent Pat Bryant faced challengers Stephanie Buckner and Jason Summey in the Erwin District. In the Reynolds District, incumbent Lisa Baldwin ran against newcomer Cindy McMahon.
Max Queen defeated Nancy Parker Cooper for the Enka District seat. Incumbent Pat Bryant won re-election to the Erwin District seat. Newcomer Cindy McMahon defeated incumbent Lisa Baldwin for the Reynolds District seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Cindy McMahon |
54.7% | 30,870 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lisa Baldwin Incumbent | 45.1% | 25,497 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 107 | |
| Total Votes | 56,474 | |||
| Source: North Carolina Board of Elections, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
Funding
McMahon reported $14,875.78 in contributions and $2,634.72 in expenditures to the Buncombe County Board of Elections, which left her campaign with $12,241.06 on hand.[2]
Campaign themes
2014
McMahon's campaign website listed his themes for 2014:
| “ | Vision
I believe in students and their teachers. The heart of our school system is what happens right in the classroom: students doing the hard work of learning, and teachers bringing to bear their own education, intelligence, creativity, persistence, and hard work to teach them. I want to make sure that the needs of our Buncombe County students and teachers are at the heart of every decision made by our schools’ leadership. My vision for serving on the Buncombe County Board of Education rests on three core beliefs: We can prepare our students for the future. We all benefit when graduates are ready for the careers of today and those of tomorrow. I’ll advocate for learning to equip our students for success. We can protect our assets and resources. We spend a lot on education because it is the foundation for prosperity. I’ll protect our investments through sound fiscal oversight and strategic planning. We can prioritize our kids’ safety. We trust the schools to keep our children safe. I’ll make safety a primary consideration in all School Board decisions. If elected, I look forward to using my extensive professional experience in budgeting, capital project management, and human resources to help make our schools even stronger. Most importantly, I will be a voice for the heart of our public schools: the students and teachers in the classroom, and the community that stands behind them. |
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| —Cindy McMahon's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Cindy + McMahon + Buncombe + County + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cindy for School, "About Cindy," accessed October 13, 2014
- ↑ Buncombe County Board of Elections, "Campaign Finance Search," accessed August 8, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Cindy for Schools, "Vision," accessed October 13, 2014
| 2014 Buncombe County Schools Schools Elections | |
| Buncombe County, North Carolina | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Enka District: Max Queen • Nancy Parker Cooper
Erwin District: Pat Bryant • Stephanie Buckner • Jason Summey Reynolds District: Lisa Baldwin • Cindy McMahon |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
