Deborah Kilgore
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Deborah Kilgore is the District 4 representative on the Edmonds School District school board in Washington. Kilgore won a first term in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Kilgore's professional experience includes working as a research scientist for the Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching at the University of Washington, serving as an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at Iowa State University, and as an instructor of business management at the Center for Adult Learning at St. Edwards University. She earned her Ph.D. in education from Texas A&M University, her M.S. in business from Johns Hopkins University, and her B.A. in economics from the University of Maryland.[1]
Elections
2017
- See also: Edmonds School District elections (2017)
Two of the five seats on the Edmonds School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. A primary election for District 4 was held on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for the seat.
District 2 board member Ann McMurray filed for re-election and defeated challenger Mitchell Below. Cathy Baylor and Deborah Kilgore defeated third newcomer Cindy Sackett in the primary for the open District 4 seat. Kilgore won the general.[2]
Results
| Edmonds School District, District 4 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Deborah Kilgore |
59.55% | 17,565 |
| Cathy Baylor | 40.00% | 11,800 |
| Write-in votes | 0.45% | 132 |
| Total Votes | 29,497 | |
| Source: Snohomish County, "Snohomish County Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 8, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
| Edmonds School District, District 4 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Deborah Kilgore |
% | 9,819 |
| Cathy Baylor |
% | 6,165 |
| Cindy Sackett | % | 6,158 |
| Write-in votes | 0.61% | 135 |
| Total Votes | 22,277 | |
| Source: Snohomish County, "Official Election Results," accessed August 17, 2017 | ||
Funding
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Kilgore[3] | $6,619.79 | $4,617.29 | $2,002.50 |
Endorsements
Kilgore received an official endorsement from the Washington Education Association.[4]
Campaign themes
2017
Kilgore submitted the below statement to the Snohomish County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | Every decision concerning our public schools reflects our values. My values are simple:
I believe every child deserves an excellent public education regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, orientation, or ability to pay. I’ve seen budget impacts firsthand as a school volunteer, including makeshift classrooms in hallways and libraries. Many schools are overcrowded and not ideal for learning, despite the heroic efforts of overworked teachers. Volunteer groups that otherwise would support music, arts, and sports are forced to raise money for basic supplies instead. Field trips, enrichment, and challenging programs are unequally available. Even if students are invited to other schools for programs they need or want, transportation is not always included. I will continue to press for funding from Olympia, but will also work for fairness at home. The District has made progress toward equity, but we must do more. Our kids need champions, creativity and community involvement. I have a strong record of bringing stakeholders together, listening to all voices, and collaborating across difference toward innovative solutions and shared goals. We all want our kids to have a fair chance, and I will fight for every child in every school. I hope to earn your vote.[5] |
” |
| —Deborah Kilgore (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Snohomish County, "Voters' Guide," accessed June 20, 2017
- ↑ Snohomish County, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 10, 2017
- ↑ Washington Education Association, "2017 WEA-PAC Election Endorsements," accessed November 6, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Edmonds School District elections in 2017 | |
| Snohomish County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 2: Incumbent, Ann McMurray • Mitchell Below District 4: Cathy Baylor • Deborah Kilgore • Cindy Sackett |
| Important information: | What's at stake? |
