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Mark Konrardy
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2011 - Present
2026
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Mark Konrardy is an at-large representative on the Marshfield School District school board in Wisconsin. First elected in 2011, Konrardy won a new term 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
Konrardy 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
Konrardy participated in the following survey conducted by the Marshfield News-Herald. The questions provided by the Marshfield News-Herald appear bolded, and Konrardy's responses follow below.
Why are you seeking election?
| “ | I feel that I can bring a lot to the board in the way of overseeing the maintenance of buildings and grounds with my background. The technology education and agricultural programs are dear to my heart, and I see the long-term benefits to the students in these programs. I feel the responsibility to assure that all students from 4K-12 are provided with the absolute best education possible currently and in the future.[4] | ” |
| —Mark Konrardy (2017)[5] | ||
Why should voters elect you?
| “ | I will fight to assure that our excellence in student education is carried on by the continued focus on maintaining our teaching staff. I will work with the administration and the board to stay within our budget.[4] | ” |
| —Mark Konrardy (2017)[5] | ||
What do you want to accomplish if elected?
| “ | I would like to maintain and increase community involvement, including businesses, to assure we are staying in focus with today's educational skill set and also those for the future. I want to work with the board to keep focus on the elementary level, as we all know that is the foundation for student success.[4] | ” |
| —Mark Konrardy (2017)[5] | ||
What is your background in local government?
| “ | I have served for the last six years on the Marshfield School Board, being part of the buildings and grounds/transportation, policy and finance committees. I feel that I have contributed much to these committees and have benefited from the input of the other committee members.[4] | ” |
| —Mark Konrardy (2017)[5] | ||
See also
- Marshfield School District, Wisconsin
- Marshfield School District elections (2017)
- Hot tub Gatorade, turnout in Peoria and the Wisconsin state...
- Wisconsin school districts 2014 review
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 |
