Lathem Scott
Lathem Scott was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Park Hill Board of Education in Missouri. Scott lost the general election on April 7, 2015.
Scott previously ran unsuccessfully for an at-large seat on the board on April 8, 2014.
Biography
Lathem Scott is a resident of Platte County, Mo. Scott earned his bachelor's degree from Central Methodist University. He is employed as a banker with the First National Bank of Omaha.[1]
Elections
2015
The election in Park Hill featured two of the seven seats on the board up for general election on April 7, 2015. Incumbent Matt Pepper ran for re-election against challengers Karen Holland, Jeffrey Kingsley and Lathem Scott for the two at-large seats. Pepper and Holland defeated the other two candidates to win the election.
Results
| Park Hill School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Matt Pepper Incumbent |
30.9% | 2,260 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karen Holland |
26.1% | 1,910 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lathem Scott | 21.9% | 1,604 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jeffrey Kingsley | 20.9% | 1,534 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 15 | |
| Total Votes | 7,323 | |||
| Source: Platte County Election Board, "Election Summary Report," April 10, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Scott reported no contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission during the election.[2]
Endorsements
Scott received endorsements from the local affiliate of the Missouri National Education Association and The Kansas City Star.[3][4]
2014
Lathem Scott challenged incumbents Janice Bolin and Boon Lee and fellow newcomers Bart J. Klein and David Blackburn for three seats in the general election on April 8, 2014. Bolin, Lee and Klein won the three at-large seats.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Janice Bolin Incumbent |
25.3% | 2,878 | |
| Nonpartisan | Boon Lee Incumbent |
23% | 2,622 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bart J. Klein |
17.9% | 2,042 | |
| Nonpartisan | David Blackburn | 17.9% | 2,036 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lathem Scott | 15.9% | 1,816 | |
| Total Votes | 11,394 | |||
| Source: Platte County Elections, "Summary Report," accessed April 9, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Scott did not report any campaign contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission during the election.[5]
Endorsements
Scott did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
Recent news
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See also
- Park Hill School District, Missouri
- Park Hill School District elections (2014)
- Park Hill School District elections (2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Lathem Scott," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidates By Election Search," accessed March 26, 2015
- ↑ Missouri NEA, "Local affiliates recommend school board candidates," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ The Kansas City Star, "The Star’s recommendations to boost Missouri school districts on Election Day," March 31, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidate Information," accessed February 13, 2014
| 2015 Park Hill School District Elections | |
| Platte County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 7, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Matt Pepper • Karen Holland • Jeffrey Kingsley • Lathem Scott |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
| 2014 Park Hill School District Elections | |
| Platte County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 8, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Janice Bolin • Incumbent, Boon Lee • David Blackburn • Bart J. Klein • Lathem Scott |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
