Katy Independent School District elections (2014)
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Three seats on the Katy Independent School District board were up for general election on May 10, 2014. In the Position 3 race, newcomer Ashley Vann triumphed over incumbent Bill Proctor. Courtney Doyle won Position 4 over incumbent Terry Huckaby and fellow challenger Jennifer Camero. In the Position 5 race, incumbent Henry Dibrell defeated challenger Cyndi Lawrence.[1]
About the district
- See also: Katy Independent School District, Texas
Katy Independent School District is located in Katy, Texas and serves the counties of Harris, Fort Bend and Waller. Harris County was home to 4,092,459 residents in 2014, according to the United States Census Bureau.[2]
Demographics
Harris County overperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 28.1 percent of Harris County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Harris County was $53,160 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Harris County was 17.9 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[2]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Voter and candidate information
The Katy Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to three-year terms. Each member is elected to a specific position but represents the entire district. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014 for three seats. Two seats were up for election in May 2015.[4]
A member of the board must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the district. An individual seeking office must be a resident of the state for 12 months and a resident of the district for six months, prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Position 3
- Bill Proctor
- Incumbent
- Retired
- Ashley Vann
- PTA member, volunteer
Position 4
- Jennifer Camero
- Homemaker
- Courtney Doyle
- PTA member, volunteer
- Terry Huckaby
- Incumbent
- Educator, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Position 5
- Henry Dibrell
- Incumbent and board treasurer
- Cyndi Lawrence
- Small business owner
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Ashley Vann |
67.1% | 2,620 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bill Proctor Incumbent | 32.9% | 1,285 | |
| Total Votes | 3,905 | |||
| Source: Katy Independent School District, "Katy ISD Board Election Tabulation," May 12, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Courtney Doyle |
63.8% | 2,446 | |
| Nonpartisan | Terry Huckaby Incumbent | 26.7% | 1,023 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer Camero | 9.5% | 363 | |
| Total Votes | 3,832 | |||
| Source: Katy Independent School District, "Katy ISD Board Election Tabulation," May 12, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Henry Dibrell Incumbent |
63.2% | 2,461 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cyndi Lawrence | 36.8% | 1,430 | |
| Total Votes | 3,891 | |||
| Source: Katy Independent School District, "Katy ISD Board Election Tabulation," May 12, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[6]
What was at stake?
Issues in the district
2013 bond proposal
In the November 2013 election, Katy ISD voters turned down a $128.5 million bond proposal aimed at building a new stadium, agriculture facility and science center, with a vote of 9,011 against and 7,458 for the bond issue. No tax increase was planned with the proposal. According to George Scott, an education advocate and bond critic, the defeat shows that "Katy ISD administration and school board have become institutionally arrogant" and that "they lost sight of the fact that people in the community are dedicated to public education but also care about spending money wisely."[7]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Katy Independent School District election in 2014:[8]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Katy + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Katy Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Harris County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Katy Independent School District, "2014 Board Election Results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census Bureau, "Harris County, Texas," accessed August 4, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Harris County," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Katy Independent School District, "2014 Board Elections," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Katy Independent School District, "Board Member Qualifications," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Helen Eriksen, Houston Chronicle, "Katy ISD stadium bond issue falls," November 5, 2013
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed March 20, 2014
| 2014 Katy Independent School District Elections | |
| Katy, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Position 3: Incumbent, Bill Proctor • Ashley Vann Position 4: Jennifer Camero • Courtney Doyle • Incumbent, Terry Huckaby |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
