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Louis Tayon Jr.
Louis Tayon Jr. was an at-large member of the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. He assumed office in 2022. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Tayon ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. He lost in the general election on May 1, 2018.
Biography
Tayon holds an associate degree from Tidewater Community College and B.S. from Old Dominion University. He also earned a master's degree from Nova Southwestern University. Tayon served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1968. He served with the Chesapeake Police Department from 1968 until his retirement as deputy police chief in 2010. Tayon has been involved with organizations like the South Norfolk Raritan Club and the Police Association of Virginia. He and his wife, Sharon, have three children and four grandchildren.[1]
Elections
2018
Five seats on the Chesapeake Public Schools school board in Virginia were up for general election on May 1, 2018. Incumbents Christie Craig, Colleen Leary, Harry Murphy, Louis Tayon Jr., and Michael Woods faced challengers Gayle Gilmore, Sharon Johnson-Clayton, Patricia King, Bryan Miles, Luis Padilla, and Bradley Whitlow.
General election
General election for Chesapeake Public Schools, At-large (5 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Chesapeake Public Schools, At-large on May 1, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Colleen Leary (Nonpartisan) | 12.6 | 11,399 |
| ✔ |  | Patricia King (Nonpartisan) | 12.1 | 10,910 |
| ✔ |  | Christie Craig (Nonpartisan) | 11.7 | 10,612 |
| ✔ |  | Harry Murphy (Nonpartisan) | 10.6 | 9,606 |
| ✔ |  | Michael Woods (Nonpartisan) | 10.4 | 9,398 |
 | Louis Tayon Jr. (Nonpartisan) | 9.9 | 8,933 | |
 | Sharon Johnson-Clayton (Nonpartisan) | 9.8 | 8,900 | |
| Luis Padilla (Nonpartisan) | 7.2 | 6,526 | ||
| Bryan Miles (Nonpartisan) | 6.5 | 5,909 | ||
| Gayle Gilmore (Nonpartisan) | 5.4 | 4,900 | ||
| Bradley Whitlow (Nonpartisan) | 3.4 | 3,052 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 272 | ||
| Total votes: 90,417 | |||
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2014
Louis J. Tayon, Jr. sought election to an at-large seat against incumbents Christie Craig, Harry A. Murphy and Michael J. Woods and six challengers in the general election on May 10, 2014. Board members Bonita Billingsley Harris and Ann R. Wiggins did not file for re-election by the March 4, 2014 deadline.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Christie Craig Incumbent |
12.3% | 8,275 | |
| Nonpartisan | Colleen C. Leary |
12.3% | 8,261 | |
| Nonpartisan | Harry A. Murphy Incumbent |
11.4% | 7,698 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael J. Woods Incumbent |
11% | 7,388 | |
| Nonpartisan | Louis J. Tayon, Jr. |
10% | 6,748 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brenda J. Johnson | 10% | 6,716 | |
| Nonpartisan | Les Smith, Jr. | 9.7% | 6,543 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kimberly S. Hobbs | 8.2% | 5,525 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael David Brown | 7.7% | 5,188 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wilford A. Clark, Jr. | 7.3% | 4,892 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 116 | |
| Total Votes | 67,350 | |||
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections, "Official Results - General and Special Elections - May 6, 2014," May 6, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Tayon reported $13,336.00 in contributions and $6,975.46 in expenditures to the Virginia State Board of Elections, leaving his campaign with $6,360.54 on hand prior to the election.[2]
Endorsements
Tayon received the endorsement of the Republican Party of Chesapeake in March 2014.[3]
Campaign themes
2014
Tayon's campaign website explained his reasons for running in 2014:
| “ |
I am running for Chesapeake’s School Board because I believe our Public Schools are the foundation of Chesapeake’s success. People and businesses come to Chesapeake because we have excellent schools and are a safe community. We must ensure our schools continue to provide a safe learning environment and maintain the educational excellence that continues to attract growth. I will work to continue to build upon our record of safety and educational excellence ensuring our children are prepared to advance to the next level of their educational career and our graduates are prepared to enter college, join the work force as productive members or join the military. A well-educated work force is essential for our economic well being. There is no reason why our school system can’t be the best in the state. I have a vast array of experience in the City, from being involved in various community organizations to being an employee of the Chesapeake Police Department responsible for preparing and managing the Operational Budget of 40 million dollars and overseeing over 500 employees. I have a reputation as a fiscal conservative in handling precious tax dollars. For the majority of my career, beginning with my assignment to the schools in Indian River, I have continued to maintain a very positive relationship with the schools. I have participated in various school activities from reading to elementary students to being a mentor for students in the STRIVE program and I am currently serving on the Chesapeake Public Schools Education Foundation. I understand the value of good employees and what they contribute to an organization. I also know the costs, both in money and experience, associated with employees leaving for other better paying jobs. It is important that we take steps to retain and attract the highest quality teachers for our children. If you look at what the schools provide, programs (educational), services (buildings, vehicles, etc.), and activities (sports, clubs, band, art, etc.) you can see that each is an important leg of the total educational process offered our students. If you compare the educational process to a three-legged stool, you realize if you cut any of the legs you create an imbalance. It is important we take a balanced approach to our resources we offer ensuring our students are afforded a balanced educational experience. While I don’t have all the answers, I have been very successful in working with both large and small groups to address issues and solve problems. I want to be a member of the School Board team that will ensure Chesapeake remains the top ranked school system in the area and becomes the best in Virginia. |
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| —Louis Tayonr, Jr.'s campaign website, (2014) | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Chesapeake Jubilee, "Louis J. Tayon," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "Reporting," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ The Virginian-Pilot, "Chesapeake Democrats announce endorsements," March 14, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Louis Tayon for Chesapeake School Board, "Why Me," accessed April 16, 2014
| 2014 Chesapeake Public Schools Elections | |
| Chesapeake, Virginia | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Michael David Brown • Wilford A. Clark, Jr. • Christie Craig • Kimberly S. Hobbs • Brenda J. Johnson • Colleen C. Leary • Harry A. Murphy • Les Smith, Jr. • Louis J. Tayon, Jr. • Michael J. Woods |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
