John Hartsock
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John Hartsock is the Position 7 representative on the Gresham-Barlow Board of Directors in Oregon. He won election to the seat unopposed on May 19, 2015.
Elections
2015
Four of the seven seats on the Gresham-Barlow school board were up for election on May 19, 2015. Position 1 incumbent Kathy Ruthruff, Position 2 incumbent Kris Howatt, and Position 7 incumbent Dan Chriestenson were up for election. There was also a special election for the Position 6 seat held by Sharon Garner, who was appointed to the board in 2014.
Chriestenson was the only incumbent who did not file to run for re-election. John Hartsock was the sole candidate to file for the open Position 7. The remaining incumbents were unopposed, as well.
Results
| Gresham-Barlow School District, Position 7 General Election, 4-year term, 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  John Hartsock |
97.3% | 3,878 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 2.7% | 106 | |
| Total Votes | 3,984 | |||
| Source: Multnomah County, Oregon, "May 2015 Special Election Results," accessed June 9, 2015 and Clackamas County, Oregon, "Special District Election," accessed June 9, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Hartsock reported no contributions or expenditures to the Oregon Secretary of State in this election.[1]
Endorsements
Hartsock received no official endorsements in this election.
Campaign themes
2015
Hartsock provided the following statement for the Multnomah County voter's pamphlet:
| “ | I would appreciate the opportunity to represent you. I have lived in the District for the past 24 years and have served on the District’s Budget Committee and facility committees.
I would propose that the Board address the following issues: I: Build a sense of urgency in the community, among staff members, families and students. Communicate where change needs to occur and why. II: Recognize that trust, morale, and relationships with staff, students and the community make a difference in keeping children in school. The focus has to be on helping students become career and/or college ready; decisions on programs and budget have to focus on making that happen. The board and administration have to follow through in everything they say and do, they need to talk about how it makes a difference in getting our children to graduation. III: There has to be excellent instruction based on planning to meet high standards for all students. Resources – and there are never enough /nor will there be – need to be focused on results in instruction that improves achievement. Make decisions based on where the District can get the most for their investments of people, time, and money. Put resources where they will produce results. Measure and report those results. In short, the school board should serve a pivotal role by setting high goals, build the culture and deploy resources where they promise the best results. Hold the data in front of the community and celebrate successes, but don’t be afraid to name the challenges and work toward overcoming them.[2] |
” |
| —John Hartsock (2015)[3] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Gresham-Barlow School District, Oregon
- Gresham-Barlow School District elections (2015)
- Embroiled incumbents see differing outcomes in May 19 school board elections across five states (May 21, 2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Committee/Filer Search by Name," accessed June 17, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Multnomah County Elections, "Multnomah County Voters' Pamphlet: Special Election May 19, 2015," accessed May 19, 2015
| 2015 Gresham-Barlow School District Elections | |
| Clackamas & Multnomah Counties | |
| Election date: | May 19, 2015 |
| Candidates: | Position 1: Incumbent, Kathy Ruthruff Position 2: Incumbent, Kris Howatt |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
