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Keith Pugh
Keith Pugh was a candidate for at-large representative on the Marshfield School District school board in Wisconsin. Pugh was defeated in the at-large general election on April 4, 2017.
Elections
2017
Two seats on the Marshfield School District Board of Education were up for general election on April 4, 2017. In their bids for re-election, incumbents Dorothy Chaney and Mark Konrardy defeated challengers Ruwan Dissanayake and Keith Pugh.[1][2]
Results
| Marshfield School District, General Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mark Konrardy Incumbent |
29.77% | 1,839 |
| Dorothy Chaney Incumbent |
29.28% | 1,809 |
| Ruwan Dissanayake | 27.65% | 1,708 |
| Keith Pugh | 13.31% | 822 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 6,178 | |
| Source: Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Jennifer Heeg, Marshfield School District," May 2, 2017 | ||
Funding
Pugh filed an exemption statement detailing he would not spend or receive more than $2,000 toward his campaign. Because of this, he did not have to file additional campaign finance reports.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Pugh participated in the following survey conducted by the Marshfield News-Herald. The questions provided by the Marshfield News-Herald appear bolded, and Pugh's responses follow below.
Why are you seeking election?
| “ | I have talked about running for elected office for some time and decided school board would be a good place. I have a direct concern over what happens in the district, we have three children in the school system. I am also concerned with the current climate with which school systems are dealing, vouchers and charter school. In Marshfield a sports complex may be the next big expenditure that is voted on and I would like to make sure that everyone is informed and knowledgeable.[4] | ” |
| —Keith Pugh (2017)[5] | ||
Why should voters elect you?
| “ | It is a civic duty to run for office. It is the job of elected officials to serve the people and to be held accountable. Open government is a must and a need to have a successful democracy.[4] | ” |
| —Keith Pugh (2017)[5] | ||
What do you want to accomplish if elected?
| “ | Our school system is one of the best academically in the state as well as in the country. That must continue. We need to retain quality teachers and staff. Also, help the public decide the best course of action on a new sports facility.[4] | ” |
| —Keith Pugh (2017)[5] | ||
What is your background in local government?
| “ | This is my first time running for elected office in local government.[4] | ” |
| —Keith Pugh (2017)[5] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Marshfield News-Herald, "Candidates vie in Marshfield school, city races," January 4, 2017
- ↑ WSAW, "Election Results," accessed April 19, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Jennifer Heeg, Marshfield School District," March 29, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Marshfield News-Herald, "Candidate Q&A: Marshfield School Board race," March 29, 2017
| Marshfield School District elections in 2017 | |
| Marathon County, Wisconsin and Wood County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Dorothy Chaney • Incumbent, Mark Konrardy • Ruwan Dissanayake • Keith Pugh |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
