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Jerry Lecko

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Jerry Lecko
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Prior offices
La Mesa-Spring Valley Board of Education At-large
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Architect and businessman
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Jerry Lecko was a candidate for an at-large seat on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District school board in California. Lecko was defeated in the at-large general election on November 8, 2016.[1]

Lecko previously served as an at-large member of the board. He was first appointed to the board in March 2013, and he served until 2014, when he was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014.[2]

Elections

2016

See also: La Mesa-Spring Valley School District elections (2016)

Two of the five seats on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Board of Education were up for at-large general election on November 8, 2016. In her bid for re-election, incumbent Emma Turner ran against former school board member Jerry Lecko and challengers Jim Long and Jay Steiger.[3] Turner won re-election, and Long won the other seat on the ballot.[4]

Results

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District,
At-large General Election, 4-year terms, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Emma Turner Incumbent 29.12% 19,771
Green check mark transparent.png Jim Long 25.64% 17,405
Jerry Lecko 23.98% 16,281
Jay Steiger 21.25% 14,429
Total Votes 67,886
Source: San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "Presidential General Election - Tuesday, November 8, 2016," accessed December 9, 2016

Funding

See also: Campaign finance in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District election

Lecko filed an exemption form detailing he would not spend or receive more than $2,000 for this campaign. Because of this, he did not have to file additional campaign finance reports.[5][6]

2014

See also: La Mesa-Spring Valley School District elections (2014)

Three at-large seats on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. The race featured incumbents Rick Winet, Jerry Lecko and Bob Duff and challenger David Chong. Both Duff and Winet won their bids for re-election, but Lecko was defeated by Chong.

Results

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District,
At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngBob Duff Incumbent 27.7% 14,202
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngRick Winet Incumbent 27.4% 14,037
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Chong 23.3% 11,955
     Nonpartisan Jerry Lecko Incumbent 21.7% 11,120
Total Votes 51,314
Source: San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "Gubernatorial General Election," accessed December 22, 2014

Campaign themes

2014

Lecko highlighted the following issues on his campaign website:

“ In representing the community on the School Board, the following are key responsibilities I have practiced and goals I strive for:
  • What is best for children should drive all the decisions we make.
  • Act with integrity, transparency, respect, and with an open mind that recognizes differences and diversity.
  • Adopt a fiscally responsible district budget that supports appropriate, innovative, and effective educational opportunities and programs. Additionally, a responsible budget should provide for the unexpected down-times, as well as the good times.
  • Boost the effectiveness of District Staff through support, recognition, respect, and genuine interest from the School Board level.
  • Encourage and support parent awareness, engagement, and involvement as parents represent the primary providers for their children. And, in partnership with their children's teachers, coaches, family members and community, empower and assist parents in giving their children the best opportunities for educational and personal development.
  • Seek out, engage, collaborate and work with ALL stakeholders of the School District – Staff, Parents, Local Community – to build a cohesive, inspiring, and successful educational system for La Mesa-Spring Valley children.

In the developmental years of kindergarten through 8th grade, starting with their parents and family, I believe the child is the beneficiary of the positive interaction of the adults in their lives. With as much time and contact children spend in the school environment, we adults, as a community, must work together to ensure the schools of La Mesa-Spring Valley offer safe, inspiring, challenging, and appropriate educational opportunities that support the character, values and needs of the diverse neighborhoods across the District.
It is up to us adults in the community to cooperatively and effectively make sure our children have the best opportunities for education, personal development and growth, and potential for a good, productive life and happiness.
"Kids are our future . . . . . only they don't know it yet" (author unknown).
I believe we have the skilled education professionals - teachers, district administration and dedicated support staff - with the vision and commitment to mold this great District into an even finer District. I am honored and privileged to have represented our community on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board. I would like to continue serving you, the taxpayers, parents and our students.
I appreciate your confidence in me and for your continued support.[7]

”
—Jerry Lecko (2014)[8]

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See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "Candidate List: 2016 General Election," accessed August 19, 2016
  2. ↑ Elect Jerry Lecko LM-SV School Board 2014, "Meet Jerry," accessed October 7, 2014
  3. ↑ San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "Candidate List: 2016 General Election," accessed August 19, 2016
  4. ↑ San Diego County, "Presidential General Election - Tuesday, November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016
  5. ↑ San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "CampaignDocs eRetrieval: Search by Candidate's Last Name," accessed October 5, 2016
  6. ↑ California Fair Political Practices Commission, "Filing Schedule for Candidates and Controlled Committees for Local Office Being Voted on November 8, 2016," accessed September 30, 2016
  7. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  8. ↑ Elect Jerry Lecko LM-SV School Board 2014, "Guiding Principles," accessed October 7, 2014
2016 La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Elections
San Diego County, California
Election date:November 8, 2016
Candidates:At-large: • Incumbent, Emma Turner • Jerry Lecko • Jim Long • Jay Steiger
Important information:What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines
2014 La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Elections
San Diego County, California
Election date:November 4, 2014
Candidates:At-large: • Incumbent, Rick Winet • Incumbent, Jerry Lecko • Incumbent, Bob Duff • David Chong
Important information:Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot
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