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Dorothy Chaney
Dorothy Chaney is an at-large representative on the Marshfield School District in Wisconsin. First elected in 2014, Chaney won a new term in the at-large general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Chaney became a consultant trainer for the Community Anti Drug Coalition in March 2014, and she became the president of the Wisconsin Community Health Alliance in September 2012. She previously served as the program director of the Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach. Chaney obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from Dalhousie University and a master's degree in education from Mount Saint Vincent University.[1]
Elections
2017
Two seats on the Marshfield School District Board of Education were up for general election on April 4, 2017. In their bids for re-election, incumbents Dorothy Chaney and Mark Konrardy defeated challengers Ruwan Dissanayake and Keith Pugh.[2][3]
Results
| Marshfield School District, General Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mark Konrardy Incumbent |
29.77% | 1,839 |
| Dorothy Chaney Incumbent |
29.28% | 1,809 |
| Ruwan Dissanayake | 27.65% | 1,708 |
| Keith Pugh | 13.31% | 822 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 6,178 | |
| Source: Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Jennifer Heeg, Marshfield School District," May 2, 2017 | ||
Funding
Chaney reported $56.10 in contributions and $56.10 in expenditures to the Marshfield School District, which left her campaign with a $0.00 balance on hand as of March 28, 2017.[4]
Campaign themes
2017
Chaney participated in the following survey conducted by the Marshfield News-Herald. The questions provided by the Marshfield News-Herald appear bolded, and Chaney's responses follow below.
Why are you seeking election?
| “ | Marshfield School District is a strong school system that provides every child in our community a solid educational foundation. A strong school system does not happen by chance, however. We must work together to maintain a system that reflects our community’s values, and the highest educational standards. In both my personal and professional life, I am committed to building strong communities and strong schools. For this reason, I am seeking re-election.[5] | ” |
| —Dorothy Chaney (2017)[6] | ||
Why should voters elect you?
| “ | Over the past three years, it has been an honor to serve on the board of education, serving as board clerk, chairperson of the policy committee and serving on the curriculum and instruction committee. I have spent hundreds of hours on the phone and sitting over coffee with community members, listening to their views, concerns and hopes for the School District of Marshfield. I hope that I have demonstrated my commitment to community members and representing community concerns.[5] | ” |
| —Dorothy Chaney (2017)[6] | ||
What do you want to accomplish if elected?
| “ | I believe that the School District of Marshfield will always be a strong, thriving district. The “Marshfield Way” has set our district apart from other districts. I hope to continue to serve as the chairperson of the policy committee, and to continue to ensure that we have policies in place to advance innovative educational approaches and support staff and students. I also am committed to ensuring that we are fiscally responsible to the taxpayers who we serve.[5] | ” |
| —Dorothy Chaney (2017)[6] | ||
What is your background in local government?
| “ | I am currently a member of the Marshfield Board of Education. I am running for a second term.[5] | ” |
| —Dorothy Chaney (2017)[6] | ||
See also
- Marshfield School District, Wisconsin
- Marshfield School District elections (2017)
- Hot tub Gatorade, turnout in Peoria and the Wisconsin state...
- Wisconsin school districts 2014 review
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Dorothy Chaney," accessed January 23, 2017
- ↑ Marshfield News-Herald, "Candidates vie in Marshfield school, city races," January 4, 2017
- ↑ WSAW, "Election Results," accessed April 19, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Jennifer Heeg, Marshfield School District," March 29, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Marshfield News-Herald, "Candidate Q&A: Marshfield School Board race," March 29, 2017
| Marshfield School District elections in 2017 | |
| Marathon County, Wisconsin and Wood County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Dorothy Chaney • Incumbent, Mark Konrardy • Ruwan Dissanayake • Keith Pugh |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
