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John R. Lehman
John R. Lehman was a member of the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. Lehman assumed office in 1999. Lehman left office in 2018.
Lehman ran for re-election to the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. Lehman lost in the general election on April 3, 2018.
Lehman was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 55 of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He lost in the Republican primary.[1]
Biography
Lehman's professional experience includes working as a machine designer, working as a manufacturing engineer and working in the technical sales industry. He served in both the United States Air Force and the Wisconsin Air National Guard during the 1970s. Lehman earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin.[2]
Elections
2018
Three of the nine seats on the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Incumbent John Van Meter did not file for re-election, leaving one open seat. Incumbents Betsy Ellenberger and John R. Lehman faced candidates Brian Epley, Marcelo Garcia, Tom Hanby, and Carol Hollar-Zwick. Ellenberger won another term, but Lehman was defeated, coming in fourth place. Hollar-Zwick and Epley won the other two seats on the board.[3][4]
General election
General election for Neenah Joint School District Board of Education At-large (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Neenah Joint School District Board of Education At-large on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carol Hollar-Zwick (Nonpartisan) | 19.9 | 2,931 |
| ✔ | Brian Epley (Nonpartisan) | 18.4 | 2,706 | |
| ✔ |  | Betsy Ellenberger (Nonpartisan) | 18.2 | 2,685 |
 | John R. Lehman (Nonpartisan) | 17.2 | 2,534 | |
| Marcelo Garcia (Nonpartisan) | 14.4 | 2,119 | ||
| Tom Hanby (Nonpartisan) | 11.8 | 1,742 | ||
| Total votes: 14,717 | |||
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2015
| Neenah Joint School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Betsy Ellenberger Incumbent |
22.3% | 2,715 | |
| Nonpartisan | John R. Lehman Incumbent |
19.1% | 2,333 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Van Meter |
17% | 2,070 | |
| Nonpartisan | Peter M. Kaul Incumbent | 16.9% | 2,064 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tom Hanby | 13.3% | 1,624 | |
| Nonpartisan | Anthony R. Arrington | 11.3% | 1,381 | |
| Total Votes | 12,187 | |||
| Source: Neenah Joint School District, "Statement of the Board of Canvassers," April 13, 2015 | ||||
2014
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 12, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Mark Westphal was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Mike Rohrkaste defeated John R. Lehman, Ryan Pheifer, Steven Gillespie and Jay Schroeder in the Republican primary. Westphal faced Rohrkaste in the general election. Jarrod Kuehn (R), Ryan Rothenbach (R) and Rich Martin (L) were removed from the ballot.[1][5] Republican Rohrkaste defeated Westphal in the general election, and was elected to the seat.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Rohrkaste |
57.8% | 14,027 | |
| Democratic | Mark Westphal | 42.2% | 10,240 | |
| Total Votes | 24,267 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mike Rohrkaste |
31.5% | 1,442 |
| Ryan Pheifer | 27.7% | 1,268 |
| Steven Gillespie | 22.2% | 1,016 |
| John R. Lehman | 9.6% | 440 |
| Jay Schroeder | 9% | 410 |
| Total Votes | 4,576 | |
Campaign themes
2018
The Appleton Post Crescent surveyed the school board candidates. According to the Crescent, responses were edited for clarity and length. Below are Lehman's responses:[7]
Why are you running for office?
| “ |
I believe that the public education system is the backbone of our society. It provides an opportunity for every child to learn to the maximum of their ability. I find my time spent on the board both challenging and rewarding, with the added benefit of providing a service to the community. I strive to be objective on every issue while balancing the needs of our many stakeholders in my decision-making process. As an engineer, I am always open to new or improved methods of accomplishing a goal or objective while maintaining the focus on student achievement.[8] |
” |
| —John Lehman[7] | ||
What do you think are the key issues facing the community?
| “ |
School boards now have more control of their financial expenditures than in decades past. This increase in board control comes with an increased level of responsibility to our staff, students and community as we modify or implement policies and programs. Managing our annual budget to stay within the state revenue limit for spending is always a challenge. Additional challenges include:
|
” |
| —John Lehman[7] | ||
What do you hope to accomplish, if elected?
| “ |
Support and advocate for growth in programs and curriculum that prepare students for carriers in skilled trades. Increase course offerings that prepare students for employment or a two-year associate degree. Ideally, we would partner with Fox Valley Technical College and prepare students to obtain their associate degree within one year of graduation. Work with staff, administrators, and community members to insure our curriculum is challenging, relevant, and meets our community’s values and expectations. Listen to the many stakeholders, value their input, and make decisions relative to facilities upgrades and investments that are in the long-term best interest of Neenah students and community members.[8] |
” |
| —John Lehman[7] | ||
See also
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Wisconsin state legislative districts
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2014
External links
- Neenah Joint School District
- Office website
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- State Assembly campaign website
- 2014 Project Vote Smart biography
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability, "Candidates Registered by Office," June 11, 2014
- ↑ Lehman for Assembly, "About," accessed July 29, 2014
- ↑ Post-Crescent, "Fox Cities candidates gear up for spring elections," January 3, 2018
- ↑ Winnebago County, Wisconsin, "Election Summary Report," April 3, 2018
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Partisan Primary," accessed June 4, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Canvass Results for 2014 General Election," December 1, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Appleton Post Crescent, "Neenah School Board candidates talk facilities, student achievement," March 24, 2018
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Neenah Joint School District elections in 2018 | |
| Winnebago County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 3, 2018 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Incumbent, Betsy Ellenberger • Incumbent, John R. Lehman • Brian Epley • Marcelo Garcia • Tom Hanby • Carol Hollar-Zwick |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
