Mark Steffen (California)
Mark Steffen was an at-large member of the Torrance Unified School District school board in California. Steffen left office in 2018.
Steffen ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Torrance Unified School District school board in California. Steffen won in the general election on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Mark Steffen is a teacher in the Hawthorne School District and a father of two students that are TUSD graduates. He has been an educator in South Bay schools for 32 years. He earned his Bachelor's degree from University of Redlands and earned his teaching credential from California State University: Los Angeles.[1]
Elections
2013
Mark Steffen ran against three other candidates including incumbents Martha Deutsch and Michael Patrick Wermers as well as challenger John Paul Tabakian.[2]
Election results
On November 5, 2013, Martha Deutsch, Mark Steffen and Michael Patrick Wermers were re-elected to the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education.
| Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Martha Deutsch |
27.4% | 5,657 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Steffen |
26.9% | 5,554 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Patrick Wermers |
23.7% | 4,886 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Paul Tabakian | 21.9% | 4,524 | |
| Total Votes | 20,621 | |||
| Source: Los Angeles County Clerk, "NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - LOCAL & MUNI CONSOLIDATED ELECTION Final Official Election Returns" accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Steffen has not reported any contributions or expenditures to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Mark Steffen has received official endorsements from Service Employee Union - Local 99, California School Employees Association Chapter 845, and Democratic 66th Assembly District Committee. He has also received the endorsement of fellow candidates Martha Deutsch and Micahel Patrick Wermers.[3]
2009
On November 3, 2009, three seats on the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education were up for election. Candidates Al Muratsuchi, Mark Steffen and Michael P. Wermers defeated four challengers.
| Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Al Muratsuchi |
25.1% | 6,454 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Steffen |
24.1% | 6,204 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael P. Wermers |
19.7% | 5,079 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kathleen J. Wood | 12.1% | 3,121 | |
| Nonpartisan | G. Rick "Rick" Marshall | 11.7% | 3,024 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kevin E. Bellenfant | 5.2% | 1,329 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sameer "Supreme Sam" Bhavnani | 2.1% | 542 | |
| Total Votes | 25,753 | |||
| Source: Smart Voter.org, "Governing Board Member; Torrance Unified School District Voter Information" accessed October 24, 2013 | ||||
2005
| Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, At-large General Election, 2005 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael P. Ernst |
18.4% | 12,851 | |
| Nonpartisan | Al Muratsuchi |
17.4% | 12,191 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Steffen |
14.8% | 10,358 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph F. "Joe" Bonanno | 14.6% | 10,234 | |
| Nonpartisan | Steve A. Hemingway | 12% | 8,387 | |
| Nonpartisan | Melissa Wright | 11.8% | 8,238 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rachelle W. Toti | 5.6% | 3,907 | |
| Nonpartisan | James E. Delurgio | 5.5% | 3,838 | |
| Total Votes | 70,004 | |||
| Source: Smart Voter.org, "Governing Board Member; Torrance Unified School District Voter Information" accessed October 24, 2013 | ||||
Campaign themes
Restoring cuts
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During the last six years of my tenure on the Board, many cuts to staff and programs have been made. Because of the successful relationships developed with staff and stakeholders, TUSD has come out of the "Great Recession" stronger than most districts in California. It is now time to rebuild those programs that had to be cut. With input from all staff, parents, and stakeholders, I believe I can help TUSD rebuild for the future. It is vital that we take this opportunity to look toward the future and meet the needs of the students not only of today, but of our city's future. My experience in the classroom, as an administrator responsible for the maintenance of a district, and my experience as a board member during the most difficult times in California's fiscal history, will help me to aid in the building of TUSD's future. |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
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