Jenn Mason
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Jenn Mason is a Position 4 representative on the Bellingham School District school board in Washington. Mason won a first term in the at-large general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Mason's professional experience includes owning a small business working with nonprofit organizations and government agencies on resource development, communication, and events, and serving as the development and education director and teen trauma counselor for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County. Her community service includes serving as a committee member on the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee for the Bellingham School District and volunteering at the Brigid Collins Family Support Center. Mason earned her master's degree in public administration from Seattle University and her bachelor's degree in communication and sociology from Western Washington University.[1]
Elections
2017
Two of the five seats on the Bellingham School District school board in Washington were up for at-large general election on November 7, 2017. Two candidates filed for the open Position 4 seat, with Jenn Mason defeating Teri Hill-McIntyre. Position 5 board member Douglas Benjamin filed for re-election and ran unopposed, winning another term.[2]
Results
| Bellingham School District, Position 4 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jenn Mason |
67.42% | 18,724 |
| Teri Hill-McIntyre | 32.58% | 9,049 |
| Total Votes | 27,773 | |
| Source: Whatcom County, "November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed November 22, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Endorsements
Mason received official endorsements from the Whatcom Democrats, 40th District Democrats, 42nd District Democrats, Young Democrats of Whatcom County, Riveters Collective, Bellingham City Council members April Barker, Dan Hammill, Roxanne Murphy, and Pinky Vargas, Whatcom County Council member Ken Mann, former school board member Dr. Ken Gass, and former Mayor Dan Pike.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Mason submitted the following statement to the Whatcom County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | For 15 years, I’ve worked on behalf of children and families—providing education and trauma counseling in every public middle and high school in Whatcom County—deeply connecting me with student and District concerns. I’ve regularly worked alongside government agencies, and earned endorsements from elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and education professionals, as well as the Young Democrats of Whatcom County.
Today, my work includes parenting a daughter with cerebral palsy, who attends Bellingham School District's Developmental Preschool. I’ve witnessed firsthand the importance of acceptance, accessibility, and opportunity. I’ll stand for all families, including those like mine and those I’ve served. I’ll work to reduce poverty's impact on children by urging universal preschool, reduced college prep fees, and support for families struggling to find affordable housing as priorities. I’ll fight for equity and inclusion, including the adoption of culturally-responsive curricula and practices. Students must feel safe that their physical, emotional, and mental health are cared for. I’ll advocate to reverse trends of our students scoring below average for physical activity by removing barriers to extracurricular activities, integrating outdoor exploration in schools, and encouraging healthy habits at home. With your support, I commit to being a voice for all students and families.[4] |
” |
| —Jenn Mason (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Washington Secretary of State, "Voters' Guide," accessed September 27, 2017
- ↑ Whatcom County, "Candidate Ballot Order for Primary and General Election 2017," accessed May 24, 2017
- ↑ Jenn Mason 2017 campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed September 27, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Bellingham School District elections in 2017 | |
| Whatcom County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 4: Teri Hill-McIntyre • Jenn Mason Position 5: Incumbent, Douglas Benjamin |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
