Desiree Whitlock
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Desiree Whitlock was a member of the Hazelwood School District school board, At-large in Missouri. Whitlock assumed office in 2003.
Whitlock ran for re-election to the Hazelwood School District school board, At-large in Missouri. Whitlock won in the general election on April 7, 2015.
Biography
Desiree Whitlock is a resident of St. Louis County, Mo. Whitlock earned a B.A. degree in psychology from Fisk University and an M.S. in healthcare management from Lindenwood University. She is employed as a health education coordinator with the St. Louis County Department of Health and with the BJC St. Peters Hospital.[1]
Elections
2015
The election in Hazelwood featured two of the seven seats on the board up for general election on April 7, 2015. Incumbent Desiree Whitlock ran for re-election against challengers Barcus Jackson and Richard Roberts for the two at-large seats. Whitlock and Roberts defeated Jackson to win the election.
Results
| Hazelwood School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Desiree Whitlock Incumbent |
44.4% | 7,183 | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Roberts |
36.9% | 5,962 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barcus Jackson | 18% | 2,918 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.7% | 110 | |
| Total Votes | 16,173 | |||
| Source: St. Louis County Board of Elections, "Summary Report," April 16, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Whitlock reported no contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission during the election.[2]
Endorsements
Whitlock received endorsements from the local affiliate of the Missouri National Education Association and the North County Labor Club of the AFL-CIO COPE.[3][4]
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Desiree Whitlock Incumbent |
39.2% | 3,229 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Behlmann Incumbent |
38.3% | 3,158 | |
| Nonpartisan | Keith Boykin Sr. | 22.5% | 1,855 | |
| Total Votes | 8,242 | |||
| Source: St. Louis County Election Board, "Summary Report," April 27, 2012 | ||||
Campaign themes
2015
Whitlock completed a voter guide profile for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
| “ | What are your top priorities for the district?
I have served on the board since 2003. I am an active member of the community and a parent. As a 28-year resident, I understand the concerns of the community and have worked to address those concerns through policy making and leadership. I am a master certified board member. As a board member, I pride myself on providing a high-quality education for students. Why are you qualified to serve in this office? My top priorities are to continue a focus on increasing student achievement and test scores. Another priority is hiring and maintaining a quality staff essential to the success of our students. Also, it is necessary to provide a safe learning environment for our students and staff. Finally, we must continue to provide our students with technology for the 21st century.[5] |
” |
| —Desiree Whitlock (2015)[6] | ||
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Hazelwood School District, "Desiree D. Whitlock," accessed April 5, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidates By Election Search," accessed March 26, 2015
- ↑ Missouri NEA, "Local affiliates recommend school board candidates," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Labor Tribune, "AFL-CIO COPE endorsements for April 7 general municipal election," March 30, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Voters Guide," accessed April 4, 2015
| 2015 Hazelwood School District Elections | |
| St. Louis County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 7, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Desiree Whitlock • Barcus Jackson • Richard Roberts |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
