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Mel Hilgenberg
Mel Hilgenberg was a candidate for the District C seat on the Poudre Board of Education in Colorado. He lost election to the board on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Hilgenberg earned his Bachelor's degree in English. He worked as an organizer for the National Education Association for 20 years before his retirement. Hilgenberg has previously run for the Colorado State Board of Education in 2002 and the University of Colorado Board of Regents in 2004 but did not win either election. He has two children and four grandchildren.[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Poudre School District elections (2013)
Hilgenberg was defeated by David Trask for the District C seat on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Poudre School District, District C General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  David Trask |
64.9% | 22,282 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mel Hilgenberg | 35.1% | 12,058 | |
| Total Votes | 34,340 | |||
| Source: Larimer County, Colorado, "Election Summary Report," November 19, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Hilgenberg reported no contributions or expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State.[2]
Campaign themes
2013
In an interview with Coloradoan.com, Hilgenberg stated that he opposed Amendment 66, which would have increased income tax rates to support public education.[1]
Recent news
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