Karen Hemphill
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Karen Hemphill is an at-large member of the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education in California. She was first elected to the board on November 7, 2006.
Hemphill faced two fellow incumbents and two challengers in her bid for re-election to one of three at-large seats in the nonpartisan general election on November 4, 2014.[1] Karen Hemphill won the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Hemphill works as assistant to the Emeryville City Manager and also serves as the city's clerk and public information officer. In addition to serving on the Berkeley Unified Board of Education, she is a member of the California School Boards Association, the NAACP, the National Women's Political Caucus: North Alameda, the Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) and the City Clerks Association of California (CCAC). Hemphill is also involved with a number of Democratic clubs and was an elected member of the California State Democratic Central Committee from 2010 to 2012. She and her husband have two sons, both of whom graduated from the Berkeley Unified School District.[2]
Elections
2014
Three at-large seats on the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbents Karen Hemphill, Josh Daniels and Julie Sinai ran against challengers Ty Alper and Norma J.F. Harrison.
Daniels and Hemphill were successful in their bids for re-election. Sinai, however, came in fourth in vote totals and lost the election. Successful challenger Alper won an at-large seat on the board.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Ty Alper |
26.6% | 20,379 | |
| Nonpartisan | Josh Daniels Incumbent |
25.3% | 19,340 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karen Hemphill Incumbent |
21.9% | 16,731 | |
| Nonpartisan | Julie Sinai Incumbent | 21.2% | 16,207 | |
| Nonpartisan | Norma J.F. Harrison | 4.9% | 3,779 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 131 | |
| Total Votes | 76,567 | |||
| Source: Alameda County Election Department, "General Election Results," accessed December 22, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Hemphill reported $12,373.32 in contributions and $11,532.56 in expenditures to the City of Berkeley. Including her reported $300.00 existing balance, that left her campaign with $1,140.76 cash on hand as of October 18, 2014.[3]
Endorsements
Hemphill received endorsements from the following organizations and state officials:[4][5][6][7][8]
- Alameda County Democratic Party
- Berkeley Federation of Teachers
- Green Party of Alameda County
- National Women's Political Caucus - Alameda North
- Evolve
- State Senator Loni Hancock (D)
- State Assmblywoman Nancy Skinner (D)
Hemphill also received endorsements from school board members, local officials and community members. A full list of her supporters can be found here.
2010
| Berkeley Unified School District, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Leah Wilson |
25.2% | 21,445 | |
| Nonpartisan | Josh Daniels |
22.4% | 19,091 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karen Hemphill Incumbent |
22.4% | 19,021 | |
| Nonpartisan | Julie Holcomb | 14.9% | 12,697 | |
| Nonpartisan | Priscilla Myrick | 10.4% | 8,872 | |
| Nonpartisan | Norma J.F. Harrison | 4.3% | 3,674 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 275 | |
| Total Votes | 85,075 | |||
| Source: Alameda County Registrar of Voters, "Official Results General Election November 2, 2010," accessed September 16, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Hemphill highlighted the following goals on her campaign website:
| “ | I’m asking for your support to be re-elected to the Berkeley School Board. I’m proud to say that virtually all of our elementary and middle schools surpass state standards for excellence and Berkeley High’s reputation for excellence continues to build. Careful stewardship of State and local funding has kept our schools financially sound and family/community partnerships are growing in support of student success. The recently adopted community based student achievement plan (LCAP) will ensure that our schools exceed current excellence and attain our equity goals.
If re-elected, I will focus on furthering high academic standards and supporting art, music and socio-emotional programs; establishing a strong career/technical program to provide real options for students; and accelerating efforts to bridge the opportunity gap in education. All of our students should receive a fundamentally sound and challenging education so that within two years of high school graduation, they are ready to enter their junior year of college or while being college-ready have completed a technical certificate or apprenticeship ready to make a livable wage. I’ve established a reputation as thoughtfully hearing all voices before making decisions. My proven leadership and experience will be valuable in continuing our progress to become a world class district – supporting each student to be globally competitive and ready to live a fulfilled, productive future.[9] |
” |
| —Karen Hemphill's campaign website (2014)[10] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Karen + Hemphill + Berkeley + Unified + School + District"
See also
External links
- Berkeley Unified School District
- Office website
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- 2014 Smart Voter profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Alameda County Registrar of Voters, "Candidate Services Reports," accessed August 14, 2104
- ↑ Voter's Edge, "School Director - Berkeley Unified School District: Karen Hemphill," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ City of Berkeley, "Viewing filings made by Karen Hemphill for School Board 2014," accessed October 28, 2014
- ↑ Alameda County Democratic Party, "Endorsements: 2014 Local Elections, November 4, 2014," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Alameda County, "Alameda County Green Party Voter Guide," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ National Women's Political Caucus, Alameda North, "Endorsements for the 2014 General Election," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Karen Hemphill For Berkeley School Board 2014, "Partial Endorsement List," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Evolve, "Endorsements: November 04, 2014 Election," accessed October 28, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Karen Hemphill For Berkeley School Board 2014, "Vote Karen Hemphill for Berkeley School Board Nov. 4, 2014," accessed September 16, 2014
| 2014 Berkeley Unified School District Elections | |
| Alameda County, California | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Josh Daniels • Incumbent, Karen Hemphill • Incumbent, Julie Sinai • Ty Alper • Norma J.F. Harrison |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
