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Michael A. Holly
Michael A. Holly was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Bismarck School Board in North Dakota. He lost election against five other candidates for three available seats in the general election on June 10, 2014.
Biography
Holly holds a B.S. in history from SUNY Albany and a graduate degree in public administration from the University of Colorado. He served for 31 years in the North Dakota National Guard prior to his retirement in 2013. At the time of his candidacy, Holly was working as a trainer with the U.S. Northern Command focusing on emergency management. He previously served as the president of the Roosevelt School PTO and a board member for Lincoln Community School. Holly has two children who have attended district schools.[1][2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Bismarck Public Schools elections (2014)
Michael A. Holly sought election against Matthew Sagsveen, Karl Lembke, Rissa Williams, Karalee Harper and Scott Halvorson in the general election on June 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Karl Lembke |
23.6% | 4,813 | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Sagsveen Incumbent |
21.1% | 4,314 | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott Halvorson Incumbent |
20.5% | 4,182 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael A. Holly | 14.4% | 2,937 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karalee Harper | 11.7% | 2,388 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rissa Williams | 8.3% | 1,691 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 20,403 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State, "Bismarck Public School Dist. 1 Election Results," June 25, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Holly did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office. Candidates are not required by state law to file campaign finance reports.[3]
Endorsements
Holly did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
Campaign themes
2014
Holly explained his themes for 2014 on his campaign website:
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As candidate for the Bismarck School Board I want to help you get to know me better, so on June 10th you you will feel comfortable placing a mark next to my name on the ballot. I am going to use a variety of tools to share my message, but regardless of the tool, my message will be the same. I believe our school board should provide strategic direction, administrative oversight, and community accountability from the front of the room. In a sense these are very similar expectations we have of our teachers so it is only fitting to have them from our elected leaders. Bismarck has always had a great school system and as long as Bismarck has existed its schools were a direct reflection of life in Bismarck. For generations Bismarck was a stable and content city that watched time pass by like the Missouri River current. During this same time, school enrollment was very consistent, and class sizes were generally fairly small. More often than not, children would graduate with the same friends they made in kindergarten. But over the past several years Bismarck has become a more dynamic and important place to live and work. Bismarck has become a destination for businesses and families to settle. And just like past generations our schools still mirror the city, but they too are no longer slow moving. Our school district now suffers from growing pains that need to be addressed from a 21st century perspective. We can no longer run our schools the same way we did in the past. If we aren’t actively planning for the future, we will soon find ourselves overcome by growth and we won’t know what ran over us. It is not enough for board members to be in the room when the public discusses changes, they must be in the front of the room leading the discussion! My pledge to the voters in Bismarck and Lincoln: You will never have to look hard to find me, I will be the tall guy in front; listening, collaborating, and leading. |
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| —Michael Holly's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Michael + Holly + Bismarck + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michael Holly for Bismarck School Board, "Meet Mike," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Michael Holly," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Running for School District Office," March 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Michael Holly for Bismarck School Board, "Home," accessed April 14, 2014
| 2014 Bismarck Public Schools Elections | |
| Bismarck, North Dakota | |
| Election date: | June 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Karl Lembke • Matthew Sagsveen • Rissa Williams • Karalee Harper • Michael A. Holly • Scott Halvorson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
