Jason Skifstad
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Jason Skifstad was a candidate for District 5 representative on the Central Kitsap School District school board in Washington. Skifstad was defeated in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Skifstad's professional experience includes working as an attorney and a financial advisor. He also served as a master writer and public policy research manager at Focus On The Family. He earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University, his master's in divinity from Princeton University, and his bachelor's in history from California State University.[1]
Elections
2017
Two of the five seats on the Central Kitsap School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. A primary election for District 5 was held on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for the seat.
District 5 member Eric Greene defeated newcomer Jason Skifstad in the general election. They both defeated Robert (Bob) Grady in the primary, allowing them to advance to the general. District 1 board member Bruce Richards filed for re-election and ran unopposed, winning an additional term.[2]
Results
| Central Kitsap School District, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Eric Greene Incumbent |
62.51% | 7,035 |
| Jason Skifstad | 36.82% | 4,144 |
| Write-in votes | 0.68% | 76 |
| Total Votes | 11,255 | |
| Source: Kitsap County, "Unofficial Results for Election," accessed November 22, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
| Central Kitsap School District, District 5 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Eric Greene Incumbent |
58.67% | 4,587 |
| Jason Skifstad |
31.50% | 2,463 |
| Robert Grady | 9.38% | 733 |
| Write-in votes | 0.45% | 35 |
| Total Votes | 7,818 | |
| Source: Kitsap County, Washington, "Certified Results for Election," accessed August 15, 2017 | ||
Funding
Skifstad reported $1,674.00 in contributions and $311.38 in expenditures, leaving his campaign with $1,362.62 on hand as of October 10, 2017.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Skifstad submitted the statement below to the Kitsap County 2017 voters' pamphlet:[1]
| “ | Thanks for taking time to be an informed voter! Gratitude and growth motivate me to serve on the school board. My wife Shirley is a teacher, and good schools were a big reason why we made our home in Central Kitsap decades ago. CK schools prepared our two daughters to earn Biology degrees at UW, and our oldest currently attends UW dental school. Sounders Academy alum Jaeger was Kitsap Sun Player Of The Year at CKHS, and he’s now a UW freshman. Our youngest son enjoys Cougar Valley Elementary. Great work so far, CK schools!
Good parenting has meant different things as our children grew, and our growing school district offers similar challenges and opportunities. My background in finance and law will help keep our district growing well, as will my proven abilities in analytical thinking, communication, and negotiation. As a grateful parent and as a tax payer, I want to keep growing our Return On Investment in Kitsap kids, our most precious resource. I have loved parenting, tutoring, and coaching. Service on the school board lets me help the next generation of children experience the educational success my own kids have enjoyed.[4] |
” |
| —Jason Skifstad (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kitsap County, "Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet," accessed June 20, 2017
- ↑ Kitsap County, "2017 Candidates Who Filed," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 10, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Central Kitsap School District elections in 2017 | |
| Kitsap County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Incumbent, Bruce Richards District 5: Incumbent, Eric Greene • Robert (Bob) Grady • Jason Skifstad |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
