Jeanette Dixon
Jeanette Dixon (b. December 20, 1948, in New York, New York) was an at-large representative on the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland. Dixon ran for the seat in the primary election on April 26, 2016. She won in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1] Dixon did not seek re-election in 2020.
Biography
Dixon earned her B.A. in history from American University and her M.Ed. in educational administration from Loyola College. She was a teacher, assistant principal and principal at district schools until her retirement in 2013.[2]
Elections
| Jeanette Dixon, Candidate for Board of Education |
2016
Three of the seven seats on the Montgomery County Board of Education were up for general election on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on April 26, 2016, for the at-large seat. Incumbent Philip Kauffman lost to challenger Jeanette Dixon in the general election. Both candidates defeated Mike Ibanez, Sebastian Johnson, and Gwendolyn Kimbrough in the primary. The District 2 general election featured incumbent Rebecca Smondrowski and challenger Brandon Orman Rippeon, while Shebra Evans and Anjali Reed Phukan were running for the open District 4 seat. Smondrowski and Evans won their respective races.[1]
Results
| Montgomery County Public Schools, At-large General Election, 4-Year Term, 2016 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jeanette Dixon |
56.29% | 208,320 |
| Philip Kauffman Incumbent | 43.07% | 159,395 |
| Write-in votes | 0.65% | 2,390 |
| Total Votes | 370,105 | |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "2016 Presidential General Election Results," accessed December 14, 2016 | ||
| Montgomery County Public Schools, At-large Primary Election, 4-Year Term, 2016 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jeanette Dixon |
31.48% | 51,316 |
| Philip Kauffman Incumbent |
27.95% | 45,570 |
| Sebastian Johnson | 17.75% | 28,937 |
| Gwendolyn Kimbrough | 11.84% | 19,302 |
| Mike Ibanez | 10.98% | 17,902 |
| Total Votes | 163,027 | |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Unofficial 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for Montgomery County," accessed April 26, 2016 | ||
Funding
Candidates for public office in Maryland had until March 22, 2016, to submit their first contributions and expenditure report of the primary campaign. The final campaign finance deadline of the 2016 campaign was November 22, 2016.[3] State law allows candidates to file Affidavits of Limited Contributions and Expenditures (ALCE) if their campaigns did not accept $1,000 in contributions or spend $1,000 in a particular reporting period.[4]
October 28 filing
Candidates received a total of $6,735.00 and spent a total of $10,861.49 as of October 30, 2016, according to the Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System.[5]
At-large
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Kauffman (incumbent) | $1,020.00 | $2,585.87 | $10,059.85 |
| Jeanette Dixon | $2,950.00 | $3,995.98 | $3,560.69 |
District 2
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Smondrowski (incumbent) | $940.00 | $3,816.55 | $10,352.20 |
| Brandon Orman Rippeon | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
District 4
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shebra Evans | $1,825.00 | $463.09 | $3,761.22 |
| Anjali Reed Phukan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
March 22 filing
Candidates received a total of $23,606.64 and spent a total of $8,241.11 as of April 1, 2016, according to the Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System.[6]
At-large
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Kauffman (incumbent) | $1,450.00 | $413.80 | $6,916.80 |
| Jeanette Dixon | $1,177.00 | $2,131.38 | $3,099.39 |
| Mike Ibanez | ALCE | ALCE | ALCE |
| Sebastian Johnson | $18,461.64 | $2,014.58 | $16,447.06 |
| Gwendolyn Kimbrough | ALCE | ALCE | ALCE |
District 2
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Smondrowski (incumbent) | $500.00 | $133.20 | $3,341.62 |
| Brandon Orman Rippeon | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
District 4
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shebra Evans | $2,025.00 | $3,548.15 | $4,342.55 |
| Anjali Reed Phukan | ALCE | ALCE | ALCE |
Campaign themes
2016
Dixon's campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:
| “ |
I am running for the School Board because I love Montgomery County Public Schools. From student teacher to teacher to principal, my 30 years of experience working in a wide range of communities to provide a world class education for all of my students was and continues to be my passion, even in retirement. Our school system has changed in many ways , and so must the Board of Education. It must change to meet the challenges that we face. An interviewer recently asked President Obama if he could have another 4 year term at the end of his term whether he would want it. He said no because the presidency needs to be renewed with a new president after 8 years. Likewise the Board of Education needs a renewal by gaining a new At Large member after 8 years who will help it operate with a sense of urgency. The new member should engage in transparency, collaboration, and accountability for the 2.4 billion dollars we are asking county taxpayers to invest in our schools. I offer my experience as an educator, my good judgment, my knowledge of the inside workings of the school system, and my reputation as someone who speaks her mind and gets things done. I have always inspired students and staff to do well. I also have a combination of life experiences that will enhance my service to our students. If elected, I will be an independent voice on the Board. I will serve with complete transparency and utter dedication. I will be responsive and listen to all stakeholders. I will work with the new superintendent, other Board members, and county government to keep standards high. I will also pay special attention to closing the achievement gap by providing the supports all of our students need to get a world class education so they can make their way in life. Jeanette’s Top 10 Priorities For Service on the Board of Education
|
” |
| —Jeanette Dixon (2016), [8] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maryland State Board of Elections, "Montgomery County 2016 Presidential Primary Election Local Candidates List," February 10, 2016
- ↑ Jeanette Dixon, "About Jeanette," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Reporting Schedule," accessed February 10, 2016
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "EAffidavit Filing," accessed February 10, 2016
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports Information," accessed October 30, 2016
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports Information," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jeanette Dixon, "Welcome," accessed March 31, 2016
