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Linda Mojer
Linda Mojer was an at-large member of the Colorado Springs District 11 Board of Education in Colorado. She won election to the board on November 5, 2013. She resigned from her position in July 2016.[1]
Biography
Mojer earned a B.A. in Humanities from Rollins College in 1984. She served as the Associate Executive Director for the U.S. Racquetball Association for 15 years. Mojer is the owner of a web consulting firm called With Substance Inc. She also serves as Executive Director of the Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Elections
2013
Mojer won election to the board against incumbents Al Loma and LuAnn Long as well as challengers Charlie Bobbitt, Jim Mason and James Tucker.
Results
| Colorado Springs School District 11, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  LuAnn Long Incumbent |
21.3% | 20,601 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Mason |
18.7% | 18,069 | |
| Nonpartisan | Linda Mojer |
16.7% | 16,191 | |
| Nonpartisan | Charlie Bobbitt | 15.2% | 14,696 | |
| Nonpartisan | Al Loma Incumbent | 14.3% | 13,854 | |
| Nonpartisan | James Tucker | 13.9% | 13,434 | |
| Total Votes | 96,845 | |||
| Source: El Paso County, Colorado, "2013 Coordinated Election," November 14, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Mojer reported $4,515.00 in contributions and $4,515.00 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left her campaign with no cash on hand.[3]
Endorsements
Mojer received the endorsement of Public Educators Advocating for Kids (PEAK) for her campaign.[4]
Campaign themes
2013
Mojer provided the following answers to questions posed by the Citizens Project:[5]
Pressing issues in district
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As a long-time Springs resident and small business owner, my investment in public education takes the form of support for District 11 as a major primary employer with far-reaching economic impact. The size, scope and influence of the District workforce is considerable on its own, making the system itself a critical part of the local economy. |
Anti-bullying policies
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I've noted a very pro-active stance against bullying, as well as neutral and anonymous methods of reporting via the D11 website. There appears to be zero tolerance for such behavior, with clearly stated policies in place that include LGBT students and staff, along with processes to address any issues. |
School choice
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Charter school alternatives and options may well be effective for particular student bodies; however, I have unresolved concerns about the dilution of overall budget resources. I oppose vouchers, since they clearly re-direct those limited budget resources, without oversight. |
District finances
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Having served on numerous boards, I expect thorough, transparent, and comprehensive budget processes from any management team. Existing budget policy and process incorporates input from all levels of the district. I find it useful to observe the human "bottom line" of any budget category, when considering needed cuts. |
Sex education
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I'm a firm believer in the value of comprehensive sex education, as well as the right of any parent to limit their child's access to it by opting-out. Given the screening standards in place per state law, the overall benefits make implementation of the bill worthwhile in my view. |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Linda + Mojer + Colorado + Springs + School + District + Colorado"
See also
- Colorado
- Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado
- Colorado Springs School District 11 elections (2013)
External links
- Campaign website
- District page
- Citizens Project profile (dead link)
- Gazette Voter Guide
- LinkedIn page
Footnotes
- ↑ The Gazette, "Latest resignation leaves 2 positions vacant Colorado Springs D-11 board," July 29, 2016
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Linda Mojer," accessed October 28, 2013
- ↑ Colorado TRACER, "Candidate Detail," accessed December 19, 2013
- ↑ Gazette Voter Guide, "Linda Mojer," accessed October 28, 2013
- ↑ Citizens Project, "Colorado Springs School District 11 - Candidate Profiles," accessed October 28, 2013 (dead link)
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