Marlando Sparks Sr.
Marlando Sparks Sr. was a candidate for Position 5 representative on the Pasco School District school board in Washington. Sparks Sr. was defeated in the by-district primary election on August 1, 2017.
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Biography
Sparks Sr.'s professional experience includes serving as a youth advocate, family and outreach pastor, and a student intervention specialist. He is also a U.S. Air Force veteran. Sparks Sr. attended Columbia Basin College and he earned his associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force. He graduated from Pasco High School.[1]
Elections
2017
- See also: Pasco School District elections (2017)
Three of the five seats on the Pasco School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. All three incumbents filed for re-election, and all three won additional terms on the board. A primary election for Positions 3 and 5 was held on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for each seat.
In the primary, Position 3 board member Steven A. Christensen and challenger Brian Griffith defeated Debi Maxwell, and Position 5 member Amy L. Phillips and challenger Jeffrey Peterson defeated Marlando Sparks Sr. The two winners from each race faced each other in the general. Position 4 member Sherry Lancon vied for her seat with challenger Erin Lewis in the general.[2]
Results
| Pasco School District, Position 5 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Amy L. Phillips Incumbent |
44.70% | 2,081 |
| Jeffrey Peterson |
30.00% | 1,397 |
| Marlando Sparks Sr. | 25.30% | 1,178 |
| Total Votes | 4,656 | |
| Source: Franklin County, "August 1, 2017 Primary," accessed August 18, 2017 | ||
Funding
Sparks Sr. had not filed any reports with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission as of October 16, 2017.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Sparks Sr. submitted the statement below to the Franklin County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | I grew up in Pasco and attended Pasco schools. My wife and I have 10 children, 5 biological and 5 adopted through foster care. 3 of my children graduated from PHS, 7 are currently attending Pasco Schools. I have a vested interest in the success for all of the students in our district.
My desire to serve on the school board is based on my passion to see every child in our district succeed. Every decision I make will be student centered understanding the lives of future leaders, innovators, and history makers are at stake – all students matter. Pasco schools should find strength in its diversity. My goal is to empower the voices of everyone in our community, and encourage them to share their creative, innovative, out-of-the-box ideas. We are better when we join together to ensure the positive advancement for our students. Collaboration with our stakeholders most importantly parents, will be vital to our students’ success. The greatest resource of school districts is its exceptional staff. All staff members play an extremely important, irreplaceable role in the success of every student. Stand with me to make a difference! Thank you.[4] |
” |
| —Marlando Sparks Sr. (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Franklin County, "Voters' Guide," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ Franklin County, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 16, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Pasco School District elections in 2017 | |
| Franklin County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 3: Incumbent, Steven A. Christensen • Brian Griffith • Debi Maxwell Position 4: Incumbent, Sherry Lancon • Erin Lewis |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
