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Henry D. Allen, Jr.

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Henry D. Allen, Jr.
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Prior offices
School District 49 school board, At-large

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Henry D. Allen, Jr. was an at-large member of the Falcon School District 49 Board of Education in Colorado. He was first appointed to the board in June 2013.[1] Allen lost election against five other candidates for three available seats on November 5, 2013.

Biography

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Allen served for 24 years in the U.S. Army including a stint during the Gulf War. He later served as a Deputy Sheriff in El Paso County from 1995 until his retirement in 2009. Allen is a board member of the Black/Latino Coalition and president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).[2]

Elections

2013

See also: Falcon School District 49 elections (2013)

Allen sought a full term on the board against fellow incumbent Tammy Harold as well as challengers Chris Bombria, Kevin Butcher, David H. Moore and John Graham.

Election results

Falcon School District 49, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngTammy Harold Incumbent 25.6% 7,331
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngKevin Butcher 18.4% 5,261
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngDavid H. Moore 17.2% 4,927
     Nonpartisan John Graham 15% 4,304
     Nonpartisan Chris Bombria 13.3% 3,816
     Nonpartisan Henry D. Allen, Jr. Incumbent 10.6% 3,025
Total Votes 28,664
Source: El Paso County, Colorado, "2013 Coordinated Election," November 14, 2013

Funding

Allen reported $2,670.65 in contributions and $2,670.65 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left his campaign with no cash on hand.[3]

Endorsements

Allen received the endorsement of the Falcon Republican Party during the 2013 campaign.[2]

Campaign themes

2013

Allen explained his views on the major issues facing the district during a candidate forum:[4]

“My vision for the district is much like the that of the chief education officer, to regain and maintain the trust of the taxpayers, and to grow a robust portfolio of distinct, exceptional schools. I truly want the students, teachers, all staff members and parents in this district to feel their schools and departments are an extension of their home.

I'm very passionate about the education of all children. I believe education and parents’ choices in the education of their children are critical if America is to continue being the beacon of hope for the rest of the world.

I want District 49 to be that school district that produces the next generation of leaders. We are very capable of that goal, because we have great students, great teachers, great supporting staff and to top it off, a great comunity [sic]. I look forward to serving this community an additional four years.”

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