Joshua R. Smith
Joshua R. Smith was a candidate for the Trustee Area 5 seat on the Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education in California. He ran against fellow candidates Willard "Doc" Howard and Eduardo Reyes in the general election on November 4, 2014.[1] Joshua R. Smith lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
Three seats on the Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. No incumbents filed to run for re-election, leaving all three seats open to newcomers. Four candidates, Barbara Majchrzak, Francisco Tamayo, George Cameron and Hector Gastelum, ran for the Trustee Area 1 seat. The Trustee Area 3 election featured candidates Leslie Ray Bunker and Rudy Ramirez, and candidates Willard "Doc" Howard, Eduardo Reyes and Joshua R. Smith ran for the Trustee Area 5 seat.
In Trustee Area 1, Tamayo defeated his three fellow candidates to win the election. Bunker won the Trustee Area 3 seat, and Reyes was elected to Trustee Area 5.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Eduardo Reyes |
61.2% | 24,569 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joshua R. Smith | 25.4% | 10,192 | |
| Nonpartisan | Willard "Doc" Howard | 13.5% | 5,414 | |
| Total Votes | 40,175 | |||
| Source: San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "Gubernatorial General Election," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Smith reported $14,843.00 in contributions and $14,639.17 in expenditures to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, leaving his campaign with $203.83 cash on hand as of October 18, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Smith received endorsements from several community leaders, including current Chula Vista Elementary Board of Education member Marissa Bejarano and former members Larry Cunningham, Pamela B. Smith and Douglas E. Luffborough, III.[3]
Campaign themes
2014
Smith highlighted the following issues on his campaign website:
| “ | The Chula Vista Elementary School District has enjoyed an extended period of success and growth, achieving deserved recognition as a national leader in educational development and reform. As we enter a new era, I believe we can build upon these successes to do even better. A few tenants of my candidacy include the following:
An underlying, deep-seated dedication to our children’s success, providing them with the tools and technology to achieve the height of their potential. Continued support of innovative education including charter schools, whilst emphasizing the return of music, art, science, and physical fitness programs without sacrificing student achievement. A fiscally responsible budget, accountable to the taxpayers. Teachers and staff who are well paid and supported to bring out the best in our children.
I am doing this as a parent, not a politician. I have no ties or funding form any special interest group, therefore, I am not entering this position with a preconceived agenda. With two children just entering CVESD, I am dedicated to the long term success and growth of student achievement in this District. As a product of public schools from elementary to graduate school, I understand the importance and value that well run public education institutions can provide. With your trust and your vote, I will embark on this opportunity with the passion and dedication that our children deserve.[4] |
” |
| —Joshua R. Smith's campaign website (2014)[5] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Joshua + Smith + Chula + Vista + Elementary + School + District"
See also
- Chula Vista Elementary School District, California
- Chula Vista Elementary School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ San Diego County Registrar of Voters, "Gubernatorial General Election Candidate List," accessed August 19, 2014
- ↑ San Diego County Registrar of Voters, " Campaign Finance Disclosure Search: COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOSHUA SMITH CVESD BOARD MEMBER 2014," accessed October 28, 2014
- ↑ Voter's Edge, "Board Member Seat 5 - Chula Vista Elementary School District: Joshua R. Smith," accessed October 28, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Joshua Smith for Chula Vista Elementary School Board Facebook page, "About," accessed October 28, 2014
| 2014 Chula Vista Elementary School District Elections | |
| San Diego County, California | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Trustee Area 1: • George Cameron • Hector Gastelum • Barbara Majchrzak • Francisco Tamayo Trustee Area 3: • Leslie Ray Bunker • Rudy Ramirez Trustee Area 5: • Willard "Doc" Howard • Eduardo Reyes • Joshua R. Smith |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
