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Greg Wojtovich
Greg Wojtovich was an at-large member of the Higley Unified School District in Arizona. Wojtovich assumed office on January 1, 2015. Wojtovich left office on January 1, 2021.
Wojtovich ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Higley Unified School District in Arizona. Wojtovich lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Wojtovich served on the Utica Community Schools Board of Education for 12 years. He is currently a career advisor at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.[1]
Wojtovich was awarded the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Staff of the Year 2013, the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Keystone Award for Excellence and Community Engagement and the Mesa High School Rookie Employee of the Year. He serves as a committee or board member for the following organizations: Chandler Relay of Life 2014, Chandler-Gilbert Community College Coyote Hero’s Relay for Life Team and Cooley Station HOA. He is an advisor for the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Hispanic Student Organization. He was the regional commissioner for the American Youth Soccer Organization.[1]
Wojtovich volunteers with Operation Back to School Chandler 2014 and Boys & Girls Club. His family includes his wife and four children.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Higley Unified School District, Arizona, elections (2020)
General election
General election for Higley Unified School District, At-large (3 seats)
Michelle Anderson, incumbent Kristina Reese, and Tiffany Shultz defeated incumbent Greg Wojtovich in the general election for Higley Unified School District, At-large on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michelle Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 28.0 | 21,603 |
| ✔ |  | Kristina Reese (Nonpartisan) | 25.6 | 19,781 |
| ✔ | Tiffany Shultz (Nonpartisan) | 23.7 | 18,260 | |
 | Greg Wojtovich (Nonpartisan) | 22.2 | 17,150 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 409 | ||
| Total votes: 77,203 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michelle Bugg (Nonpartisan)
- Scott Glover (Nonpartisan)
2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Amy Kaylor (Nonpartisan), Greg Wojtovich (Nonpartisan), and Jill Wilson (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
2014
Two at-large seats were up for election in 2014. Incumbent Venessa Whitener ran for re-election. Fellow incumbent Kim Anderson did not file to run in the election. Greg Wojtovich, Michelle Anderson and Rebecca Jarman joined Whitener on the ballot.
Incumbent Whitener and newcomer Wojtovich won the general election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Venessa Whitener Incumbent |
28.4% | 5,552 | |
| Nonpartisan | Greg Wojtovich |
24.8% | 4,853 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michelle Anderson | 24.3% | 4,760 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rebecca Jarman | 22.5% | 4,404 | |
| Total Votes | 19,569 | |||
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder/Elections Office, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Wojtovich reported no contributions or expenditures to the Maricopa County Recorder's office.[2]
Endorsements
Wojtovich was endorsed by the Higley Education Association.[3]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Greg Wojtovich did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Wojtovich provided the following statement on his Facebook campaign page:
| “ | Education is the key to success for our children and the future of our country if our children are to compete in a global economy. I elected to run for the Higley Schools Governing Board to ensure that their “A” ratings in excellence in education continue. The Higley Schools are facing challenging growth and budget issues. We must keep Higley moving forward.
These challenges are not new to me. In Michigan, I served for 12 years on the Board of Education for the second largest district in Michigan with an annual budget of $266 million. That district endured many of issues that Higley is now facing. It is this experience that I bring to the Higley Board to help them through these pivotal times. I have now made Gilbert, Arizona my home. I chose this great community because of the excellent public schools and how that helps to strengthen the families, community, and the future business growth within our area. I want to assure each voter that I do not have any other personal agenda or political aspirations. I just want to share my extensive experience to ensure the best opportunities for every student in the Higley School District. I am currently employed as a Career Advisor with Chandler-Gilbert Community College. As the link for the students between education to the job market, I know the vital role education plays in creating a bright future for our young people and their families. I know the value businesses place on having an educated workforce and the prosperity it can bring to a town when a business choses to locate in their area. A strong educational foundation is the way to keep us moving forward toward a better future. As someone with a bachelor’s degree and a father of four college educated adult children, my wife and I have always taught them to lead by example. If you want to make a difference, take the time to learn about the community and then roll up your sleeves and work with others to do what needs to be done.[4] |
” |
| —Greg Wojtovich's Facebook campaign page (2014)[1] | ||
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Facebook, "Greg Wojtovich for Higley Governing Board 2014: About," accessed September 24, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Recorder, "Campaign Finance Document Search," accessed September 24, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Greg Wojtovich for Higley Governing Board 2014," September 24, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
