Clarence Shaw
Clarence Shaw was a candidate for District 4 representative on the Marysville School District school board in Washington. Shaw was defeated in the by-district primary election on August 1, 2017.
Click here to read this candidate's 2017 campaign themes.
Biography
Shaw's professional experience includes working as a medical assistant specialist for the Washington State Health Care Authority and as a human services administrator for the County of Los Angeles. He served as a major in the U.S. Army Reserve for 25 years and as an Iraqi War Commander. He also served on the Monrovia school board and city council. Shaw earned his master's degree in public administration from California State University and his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff.[1]
Elections
2017
Two of the five seats on the Marysville School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held for District 4 on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for the seat.
District 1 board member Chris Nation filed for re-election and defeated challenger Ray Sheldon, Jr. District 4 member Bruce M. Larson lost the general to newcomer Vanessa Edwards after both defeated Clarence Shaw in the primary.[2]
Results
| Marysville School District, District 4 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Bruce M. Larson Incumbent |
42.03% | 4,216 |
| Vanessa Edwards |
36.50% | 3,661 |
| Clarence Shaw | 20.77% | 2,083 |
| Write-in votes | 0.7% | 70 |
| Total Votes | 10,030 | |
| Source: Snohomish County, "Official Election Results," accessed August 18, 2017 | ||
Funding
Shaw opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3] Candidates who opted for this had to keep a record of their contributors and expenditures, but were not required to report them. If they raised and spent more than $5,000 in aggregate or received more than $500 from any one contributor, including themselves, they would have had to switch their filing status from mini to full reporting.[4]
Campaign themes
2017
Shaw submitted the below statement to the Snohomish County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | This is your opportunity to vote for a “New” Board Member who will focus on core issues that will provide “excellent” results. My initial plans are to implement additional safe school policies, improve academic achievement for all students, seek additional budgetary funding streams, incentivize parent’s involvement and provide our teachers and staff with much needed resources.
The City of Marysville is trending in the right direction. An “excellent” school district will be complimentary. We all stand to benefit from “excellent” schools. Students will be better prepared for their future, homeowners will see increased property values, the local economy will improve, and our neighborhoods will see a decline in petty crime. Plus, we’ll all enjoy city-wide soaring community pride associated with an “excellent” school district. I believe that my background and my many years of successful leadership experience will help in the efforts to transform Marysville School District into one of the very best in the state. Additionally, my zeal and enthusiasm for building an “excellent” school district is unwavering. Please join your friends, neighbors, teachers, staff and local merchants who support my candidacy and the quest for an “excellent” school district. You may call me directly at (425) 330-0689.[5] |
” |
| —Clarence Shaw (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Snohomish County, "Voters' Guide," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ Snohomish County, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 11, 2017
- ↑ Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, "New Candidates," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Marysville School District elections in 2017 | |
| Snohomish County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Incumbent, Chris Nation • Ray Sheldon, Jr. District 4: Incumbent, Bruce M. Larson • Vanessa Edwards • Clarence Shaw |
| Important information: | What's at stake? |
