Dawn Brimhall
Dawn Brimhall was a candidate for at-large representative the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board in Arizona. She ran in the November 4, 2014, general election. Dawn Brimhall lost the general election on November 4, 2014.[1]
Biography
Brimhall grew up in Boise, Idaho, and moved to Gilbert, Arizona, after graduating from Meridian High School. She has six children with her husband. Their children have attended Gilbert Public Schools institutions.[2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Gilbert Public Schools elections (2014)
While at-large incumbents Staci Burk and Jill Humpherys were up for re-election for Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board, Burk did not file to run in the election. Dawn Brimhall, J. Charles Santa Cruz, Reed Carr and Ron Bellus joined Humphreys on the November 4, 2014, general election ballot.
Humpherys and Santa Cruz won the general election.[3][4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Jill Humpherys Incumbent |
31% | 17,109 | |
| Nonpartisan | J. Charles Santa Cruz |
28.3% | 15,613 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dawn Brimhall | 15.7% | 8,660 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ron Bellus | 12.8% | 7,073 | |
| Nonpartisan | Reed Carr | 12.3% | 6,765 | |
| Total Votes | 55,220 | |||
| Source: Maricopa County Election Department, "General Election Results," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Brimhall reported reported no contributions or expenditures to the Maricopa County Recorder's office.[5]
Endorsements
Brimhall did not receive any official endorsements.
Campaign themes
2014
Brimhall provided the following statement on her campaign website:
| “ | The idea of "High Standards" is a wonderful idea, and SHOULD be implemented in all school districts. It is the community that should decide what those standards are and how to reach them. This is not just about standards,because in some cases, Common Core also informs the curriculum. A lot of the latest text books are Common Core aligned. Sometimes, innovation for the sake of innovation creates its own issues. I have seen many complaints about the way Common Core has changed the way younger children learn math. I do not support the Arizona College and Career Readiness "Standards." Or, in its former name, Common Core.
As a homeowner, I am very aware of the stress even a small increase in a mortgage payment can bring. It has taken Gilbert Public Schools years to build the reputation for providing a World Class Education. I will maintain that reputation. I will treat all teachers, students, board members, and administration with respect and dignity. I will remember that all taxpayers are deserving of an honest accounting, and an open budgeting process. I will remember that I am a voice for the taxpayers, and I will act responsibly with the money entrusted to GPS. I will be mindful of my priorities at all times. Students, Parents, Teachers. I will research, ask questions, fully understand, and be able to articulate my position on any vote for policy or the budget. The teachers need to be put back on the grid for their pay. It is too disruptive to morale to be given temporary "stipends", only to have them taken away. I will search out the best possible, permanent solution, that doesn't depend on "extra" monies. The current school boundaries in Gilbert Public Schools need to be reviewed, and, if the need is found, to be realigned. This could have a 3-fold effect:
GPS has made great strides in transparency, but there is a way to go. The materials needed for board members to make informed, well thought out votes should be provided more than 24 hours in advance of the agenda items being voted on. This generosity of information can only help to engender trust from the community.[2][6] |
” |
| —Dawn Brimhall's campaign website (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Dawn + Brimhall + Gilbert + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maricopa County Election Department, "General Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dawn Brimhall campaign website, "About," accessed September 21, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Election Department, "General Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Filed Candidate Listing," August 6, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Recorder, "Campaign Finance Document Search," accessed September 21, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Gilbert Public Schools Elections | |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large:• Incumbent, Jill Humpherys • Dawn Brimhall • J. Charles Santa Cruz • Reed Carr • Ron Bellus |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
