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Evangelina Sundgrenz
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Evangelina Sundgrenz is an at-large representative on the Eugene School District school board in Oregon. Sundgrenz won a first term in the at-large general election on May 16, 2017.
Biography
Sundgrenz's professional experience includes serving on the 4J budget committee and serving on the City of Eugene Financial Investigative Team. She was also a Peace Corps volunteer and served as a secondary school teacher in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.[1]
Elections
2017
- See also: Eugene School District elections (2017)
Three of the seven seats on the Eugene School District school board were up for at-large general election on May 16, 2017. Position 2 incumbent Anne Levis filed for re-election and defeated challenger Maya Rabasa. Three newcomers filed for the open Position 3 seat: Mary Leighton, Judy Newman, and Jerry Rosiek, with Newman winning the seat. A single newcomer filed for and won the open Position 6 seat: Evangelina Sundgrenz.[2][3]
The Eugene school board consists of seven members elected at large to four-year terms. While elected at large, each seat on the board has a position number associated with it, and candidates apply to run for a specific position number.
Results
| Eugene School District, Position 6 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Evangelina Sundgrenz (unopposed) |
98.22% | 14,039 |
| Write-in votes | 1.78% | 254 |
| Total Votes | 14,293 | |
| Source: Lane County Elections, "Official Final Results," accessed June 12, 2017 | ||
Funding
The filing deadline in Oregon for a campaign transaction is typically no later than 30 calendar days. However, beginning on the 42nd day before an election day and through the date of the election, a transaction is due no later than seven calendar days after the date it occurred. The dates for the beginning and ending of the seven-day reporting period for the 2017 Oregon school board elections were:[4]
- April 4, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting begins)
- May 16, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting ends)
A school board candidate in Oregon must form a candidate committee unless he or she meets all of the following conditions:[5][6]
- The candidate elects to serve as his or her own treasurer.
- The candidate does not have an existing candidate committee.
- The candidate does not expect to receive or spend more than $750 during a calendar year (including personal funds).
A candidate committee must file a Statement of Organization with the Elections Division of the Oregon Secretary of State within three business days of first receiving or spending money. A form including campaign account information must accompany the Statement of Organization.[5][7]
Candidate committees that expect to receive or spend $3,500 or more in a calendar year are required to report all transactions. A committee that does not expect to receive or spend this much is still required to file a Statement of Organization and designate a campaign bank account, but does not have to file transactions. Instead, they must file a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures.[5][8]
Endorsements
Sundgrenz received official endorsements from Stand for Children, Sen. James Manning (D), Rep. Julie Fahey (D), Eugene School District school board members Jennifer Geller, Alicia Hays, Anne Levis, Eileen Nittler, Jim Torrey, and Mary Walston, Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson, and Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis.[9][10]
Campaign themes
2017
Candidate statement
Sundgrenz posted the following statement on her Facebook campaign page:
| “ | I’m running for 4J School Board position 6 because I believe that public education is the single most effective equalizer in our nation and all children deserve opportunity, choice, and success. Further, school district resources need thoughtful, informed stewardship for the best outcomes and these challenging times require a board member with experience and leadership skills.
I have the experience and qualifications required to be a successful school board member. I am currently serving my second term on the 4J Budget Committee and am a member of the 4J Vision 20/20 Strategic Planning Committee. I’ve served on other 4J committees including the Superintendent Search Committee in 2015, and the 4J Local Option Levy Steering Committee. I’ve had the opportunity to visit and volunteer in 4J schools and classrooms, providing the opportunity to observe many wonderful teachers, outstanding students, and committed staff. I have been a Eugene resident for over a decade with a deep attachment and commitment to this community, and to the future of our children and schools. The school district will face difficult choices in the coming years — choices that will impact our students. The increase of children living in poverty and homelessness in the 4J district calls for leaders who will work to ensure resources and equity so all students flourish and can graduate with a strong sense of direction and future. Our community is changing and the school district is serving a more diverse population. Many students enter school speaking a language other than English at home. My multicultural and multilingual perspective will bring a unique and much needed point of view to the board. My deep ties in the community and careful listening skills, along with my knowledge and passion for the safety and well-being of all students will inform my service. There is much we can do to help our schools and students succeed, and I will be a tireless advocate for better funding.[11] |
” |
| —Evangelina Sundgrenz[12] | ||
See also
External links
- Eugene School District
- Evangelina Sundgrenz 2017 campaign website
- Evangelina Sundgrenz 2017 Facebook campaign page
Footnotes
- ↑ Elect Evangelina Sundgrenz to 4J School Board Position #6, "About Me," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Lane County, Oregon Unofficial Special Election," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Lane County, "May 16, 2017 Special Election," accessed March 22, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Elections Calendar," accessed April 17, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Oregon Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Manual - 2014," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 043," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 039," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 057," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Stand for Children, "School Board Endorsements 2017," accessed May 15, 2017
- ↑ Elect Evangelina Sundgrenz to School Board Position #6, "Endorsements," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Facebook, "Elect Evangelina to 4J School Board," accessed May 3, 2017
| Eugene School District elections in 2017 | |
| Lane County, Oregon | |
| Election date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 2: Incumbent, Anne Levis • Maya Rabasa Position 3: Mary Leighton • Judy Newman • Jerry Rosiek |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
