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Judy Newman
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Judy Newman is an at-large representative on the Eugene School District school board in Oregon. Newman won a first term in the at-large general election on May 16, 2017.
Biography
Newman's professional experience includes co-founding Early Childhood CARES and working as an associate professor of clinical practice at the University of Oregon College of Education. She has also served as the Strategic and Policy Advisor for the Early Learning Alliance and as an instructor at the University of Oregon on special education and disabilities law and working with families.[1]
Elections
2017
- See also: Eugene School District elections (2017)
Three of the seven seats on the Eugene School District school board were up for at-large general election on May 16, 2017. Position 2 incumbent Anne Levis filed for re-election and defeated challenger Maya Rabasa. Three newcomers filed for the open Position 3 seat: Mary Leighton, Judy Newman, and Jerry Rosiek, with Newman winning the seat. A single newcomer filed for and won the open Position 6 seat: Evangelina Sundgrenz.[2][3]
The Eugene school board consists of seven members elected at large to four-year terms. While elected at large, each seat on the board has a position number associated with it, and candidates apply to run for a specific position number.
Results
| Eugene School District, Position 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Judy Newman |
53.20% | 12,234 |
| Jerry Rosiek | 31.61% | 7,270 |
| Mary Leighton | 14.55% | 3,347 |
| Write-in votes | 0.64% | 147 |
| Total Votes | 22,998 | |
| Source: Lane County Elections, "Official Final Results," 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:[4]
- 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:[5][6]
- 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.[5][7]
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.[5][8]
Endorsements
Newman received official endorsements from The Register-Guard and Stand for Children.[9][10]
Campaign themes
2017
Candidate statement
Newman published the following statement on her campaign website:[1]
| “ | Eugene is a great community that values our schools and our children. I have loved raising my family here, and want to support our wonderful schools and community.
Nonetheless, our School District is facing unparalleled challenges in the years ahead. Our demographics are changing. Our funding is under pressure. We have an increasing commitment to equality of opportunity for all students. We must find ways to break the cycles of poverty, discrimination and lack of opportunity. These times require creative solutions, strong and caring leadership and a passion for the highest quality education for all children. I’m running for school board because I want to bring my lifetime of professional and personal experience in special and early childhood education to the broader challenges facing our district. Public schools are near and dear to my heart. Schools are the foundation for building healthy individuals, a healthy community, a healthy economy, and a healthy functioning democracy. Schools are at the heart of a community and a place where all children, youth and families should be welcome and safe. Schools need to create opportunities for every child. That is my vision for 4J. My personal commitment to public education is rooted into my family’s core. My children attended and graduated from 4J schools. My father was an educator of immigrants and history, my husband was a 4J special educator for 25 years, my son-in law was a 4th-5th grade teacher in 4J, and my son is a high school history and civics teacher in Albuquerque. As an educator here in Lane County, I have dedicated myself to providing quality education to the children of our community. I co-founded and co-directed the Early Childhood CARES program through the University of Oregon. Over 25 years, through the efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, and community volunteers, we have helped more than 20,000 children acquire the skills to succeed in school. Our program has been recognized nationally and throughout Oregon, as a model for educating children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. Our accomplishments are grounded in years of collaboration and building systems that meet the needs of our students and community. Most recently, I have been the Strategic Advisor for the development of Lane County’s Early Learning Alliance (ELA). The ELA brings together K-12 educators, early childhood educators, health care providers, social service agencies, the business community and parents to create a holistic system designed to improve outcomes for students. I will bring those skills to the 4J School Board. I deeply value the work of our teachers and school personnel and understand how tough it is now to meet the complex needs we face. My experience is hands-on, in the trenches, and proven. I can bring people together and get things done. I would appreciate your support.[11] |
” |
| —Judy Newman (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Judy Newman, "About Me," accessed May 3, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Lane County, Oregon Unofficial Special Election," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Lane County, "May 16, 2017 Special Election," accessed March 22, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Elections Calendar," accessed April 17, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 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
- ↑ The Register-Guard, "Eugene School Board: Levis," April 27, 2017
- ↑ Stand for Children, "School Board Endorsements 2017," accessed May 15, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Eugene School District elections in 2017 | |
| Lane County, Oregon | |
| Election date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 2: Incumbent, Anne Levis • Maya Rabasa Position 3: Mary Leighton • Judy Newman • Jerry Rosiek |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
