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Justin Perpich
Justin Perpich was a candidate for the District 4 seat on the Duluth school board. Perpich did not receive enough votes in the September 10 primary election to continue on to the general election on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Justin Perpich resides in Duluth, Minnesota. Perpich earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin, Superior. He is employed as a staff behavioral specialist by TBI Residential and Community. Perich serves as vice chairman of Duluth's Community Development Committee.[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Duluth Public Schools elections (2013)
Justin Perpich challenged incumbent Art Johnston and fellow candidate David Bolgrien to win the District 4 seat in the general election on November 5, 2013. Perpich was defeated in the September 10 primary election and did not continue on to the general election. He endorsed Bolgrien following his defeat.[2]
Results
| Duluth Public Schools, District 4 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  David Bolgrien |
37.6% | 463 | |
| Nonpartisan | Art Johnston Incumbent |
33.4% | 411 | |
| Nonpartisan | Justin Perpich | 28.9% | 356 | |
| Total Votes | 1,230 | |||
| Source: Duluth, Minnesota, "Summary Report," accessed October 24, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Justin Perpich reported $3,522.00 in contributions and $3,522.00 in expenditures to Duluth Public Schools, which left his campaign with no debt or cash on hand.[3]
Endorsements
Justin Perpich received endorsements for his campaign from the Central Labor Body, Duluth Building and Construction Trades and AFSCME Council 5.[1]
Campaign themes
In response to a survey from the Duluth News Tribune, Perpich argued that reducing class sizes is the most significant issue facing the school district:[1]
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With smaller class sizes, there is a better teacher to student ratio increasing one-on-one attention and relationships between teachers and classmates. These relationships can reduce bullying and build a student’s pride in their education. |
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Duluth News Tribune, "Duluth School Board Voter Guide," accessed October 29, 2013
- ↑ WDIO, "School Board Candidate Concedes, Backs Top Finisher," September 11, 2013
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through e-mail from the Business Services department of Duluth Public Schools on December 30, 2013
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