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Jason McCarthy (New York)
Jason McCarthy was the North Seat representative on the Buffalo Board of Education in New York. McCarthy sought another term in the general election on May 3, 2016 and was defeated by challenger Hope Jay.[1]
As problems in the school district became more evident, outside organizations tried to gain influence on the board. McCarthy survived legal challenges to his candidacy petition and remained on the ballot.[2]
Biography
McCarthy is a volunteer in the community and employee at Hutch's Restaurant. He founded Buffalo Micro Parks in an effort to utilize unused waterfront space in the city. He was a part of the building of a popular dog park in Buffalo. He also works at Hutch's Restuarant. McCarthy obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Buffalo.[3]
Elections
2016
- See also: Buffalo Public Schools elections (2016)
Six of the nine by-district seats on the Buffalo Public Schools school board were up for general election on May 3, 2016. The six seats drew 11 candidates—five incumbents and six challengers. Central Seat incumbent Mary Ruth Kapsiak decided not to file for re-election, leaving Paulette Woods and Bryon McIntyre to run for the open seat. East Seat incumbent Theresa Harris-Tigg ran unopposed after challengers Colleen Russell and Patricia Elliott were removed from the ballot as a result of challenges to their candidacy petitions. Elliott and Russell continued to run as write-in candidates. Ferry Seat incumbent Sharon Belton-Cottman ran unopposed. Candidate Hope Jay challenged incumbent Jason McCarthy for the North Seat. Incumbent Carl P. Paladino ran for re-election to the Park Seat against Austin Harig. West Seat incumbent James Sampson ran as a write-in candidate against newcomer Jennifer Mecozzi.[1]
Union-backed candidates Woods, Harris-Tigg, Belton-Cottman, Jay, and Mecozzi defeated their opponents to break up the majority faction on the board. Paladino was the only former majority member to win after he defeated Harig by a slim margin.
Results
| Buffalo Public Schools, North Seat General Election, 3-year term, 2016 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Hope Jay |
55.00% | 2,419 |
| Jason McCarthy Incumbent | 45.00% | 1,979 |
| Total Votes | 4,398 | |
| Source: Erie County, New York, "Buffalo School Board Canvas Book," accessed June 2, 2016 | ||
Funding
McCarthy reported $12,201.76 in contributions and $4,035.81 in expenditures to the Buffalo Public Schools, which left his campaign with $8,165.95 on hand during the election.[4]
Endorsements
McCarthy received no official endorsements for his campaign during the election.
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Erie County Board of Elections, "2016 Buffalo School Board Petitions Filed," accessed April 5, 2016
- ↑ The Buffalo News, "After day in court, Sampson is ousted from school ballot in Buffalo," April 28, 2016
- ↑ Buffalo Public Schools, "Meet the Board Members," accessed April 20, 2016
- ↑ Tiffany Rouse, "Email correspondence with Buffalo Public Schools Emlyn Rivera," May 2, 2016
