Donna Downey
Donna Downey was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education in Colorado. She lost election to the board on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Downey resides in Greeley, Colorado. Downey worked in retail and hotel management before starting her own small business and retiring. She has spent more than two decades as a foster mother.[1]
Elections
2013
Downey, Paleri Mann, Ron Brecheisen and Logan Mahan lost to Roger Alan DeWitt, Rhonda Solis, Steve Hall, and John Haefeli in their attempt to win one of four at-large seats in the general election on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Greeley-Evans School District 6, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  John Haefeli |
16.7% | 11,998 | |
| Nonpartisan | Steve Hall |
15.2% | 10,885 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rhonda Solis |
14.1% | 10,165 | |
| Nonpartisan | Roger Alan DeWitt Incumbent |
13.6% | 9,773 | |
| Nonpartisan | Donna Downey | 12.5% | 8,946 | |
| Nonpartisan | Logan Mahan | 10.7% | 7,718 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ron Brecheisen | 8.6% | 6,214 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paleri Mann Incumbent | 8.5% | 6,142 | |
| Total Votes | 71,841 | |||
| Source: Weld County, Colorado, "Election Summary Report, 2013 Weld County Coordinated Election," November 15, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Downey reported $7,850.00 in contributions and $7,017.17 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left her campaign with $832.83 on hand.[2]
Endorsements
Downey did not receive any endorsements for her 2013 campaign.
Campaign themes
In an interview with the Greeley Tribune, Downey argued in favor of adding fresh views to the school board, stating, "It’s about the kids," and that, "I know there are some upset parents out there, I’ve heard from them a lot over the last six or seven years."[1] Downey's campaign website listed the following campaign themes for 2013:
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"My mission is for our children to have Quality Education and to ensure that no child is left behind. Also to have smaller classrooms for our teachers so they can give more one on one time with students that struggle.Also to make sure our children are receiving the right tools and technology for what they need. To make sure our special needs children receive every tool needed for their learning abilities To have a relationship with the community to build trust and a good communication plan with the district schools." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
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