Joshua Gray (Oregon)
Joshua Gray was a candidate for Position 2 representative on the David Douglas School District in Oregon. Gray was defeated in the by-district general election on May 16, 2017.
Click here to read this candidate's responses to a 2017 voter's guide questionnaire.
Elections
2017
Four of the seven seats on the David Douglas School District school board in Oregon were up for by-district general election on May 16, 2017. In the race for Position 1, newcomer Ana del Rocio defeated incumbent Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta and candidate Timothy Crawley. Stephanie Stephens defeated Joshua Gray to win the open Position 2 seat. In her bid for re-election, Position 3 incumbent Christine Larsen defeated challengers Mike Ewald and Dennis Secrest. Position 6 incumbent Andrea Valderrama filed for re-election and won another term after running unopposed.[1]
Results
| David Douglas School District, Position 2 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Stephanie Stephens |
76.58% | 4,358 |
| Joshua Gray | 22.63% | 1,288 |
| Write-in votes | 0.79% | 45 |
| Total Votes | 5,691 | |
| Source: Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed June 12, 2017 | ||
Funding
The filing deadline in Oregon for a campaign transaction is typically no later than 30 calendar days. However, beginning on the 42nd day before an election day and through the date of the election, a transaction is due no later than seven calendar days after the date it occurred. The dates for the beginning and ending of the seven-day reporting period for the 2017 Oregon school board elections were:[2]
- April 4, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting begins)
- May 16, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting ends)
A school board candidate in Oregon must form a candidate committee unless he or she meets all of the following conditions:[3][4]
- The candidate elects to serve as his or her own treasurer.
- The candidate does not have an existing candidate committee.
- The candidate does not expect to receive or spend more than $750 during a calendar year (including personal funds).
A candidate committee must file a Statement of Organization with the Elections Division of the Oregon Secretary of State within three business days of first receiving or spending money. A form including campaign account information must accompany the Statement of Organization.[3][5]
Candidate committees that expect to receive or spend $3,500 or more in a calendar year are required to report all transactions. A committee that does not expect to receive or spend this much is still required to file a Statement of Organization and designate a campaign bank account, but does not have to file transactions. Instead, they must file a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures.[3][6]
Campaign themes
2017
Gray participated in a candidate questionnaire conducted by VOTE411 Voter Guide. The tables below detail his responses and compare them to those of his opponent in this race.[7]
| Significant policy changes in public education are being considered at the federal and state level. Describe a change that you agree or disagree with and explain your position. | |
|---|---|
| Joshua Gray | Stephanie Stephens |
| "I agree with giving the powers in the rightsback to the states. We should decide how and what to educate our children on. I think it's important we are able to choose and decide the information provided to her children within the schools."[7] | "I am opposed to outsourcing public services to for-profit entities, the push to privatize public schools, voucher programs, and the “school choice” initiatives put forward by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Public education should remain public. Rather than robbing struggling schools of resources, we need to invest in them."[7] |
| What do you think are the top three equity issues in the district and how will you address them? | |
|---|---|
| Joshua Gray | Stephanie Stephens |
| "The laws and regulations that are on the books Are upheld by those in a position to a uphold them. I think stronger disciplinary action for those who violate others protect legal classes. There must be a strict standard to protect all of the children and there must be a universal standard within the district to protect everyone's rights, religious believes, school of choice, and everyone's voice. These are the issues that I will continue to fight for to protect kids."[7] | "1. Parent Engagement. Create partnerships that bridge the cultural divide between our schools and the neighborhoods they serve. 2. Disproportionate Suspension Rates for Black Students. Examine root causes of the disparity and target culturally responsive interventions; employ restorative, non-punitive actions that keep kids in school. 3. Teen Pregnancy. Girls of color are over-represented; provide the full range of reproductive health services at district’s school based health center."[7] |
| What principles will you apply to evaluating recommendations from the superintendent with regard to which programs to reduce in a time of constrained funding? | |
|---|---|
| Joshua Gray | Stephanie Stephens |
| "In the voice of the people is very important to me I know that there are many individuals that will speak out in opposition to principles and I will listen to the voice bring these matters to the superintendent in with the other school board members we will evaluate if the principal effects of safety and security of the children it's most important to me that the children are able to just focus on school not focus on their rights being violated or the struggles that might be out side of school."[7] | "1. Keep Dollars in the Classroom. We must prioritize the education of our children first and foremost. 2. Ensure Equity. We cannot afford to widen the achievement gap for immigrants, refugees, and students of color. 3. Protect Workers. Ensuring living wages and benefits even in tough times. Our employees are our district’s best asset. 4. Leverage Resources and Community Capacity. Augment programs and services with community resources and partnerships where possible."[7] |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Elections Calendar," accessed April 17, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Oregon Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Manual - 2014," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 043," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 039," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 057," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 VOTE411 Voter Guide, "All Races," accessed May 3, 2017
