Mitch Taylor (Washington)
Mitch Taylor was a candidate for District 3 representative on the Battle Ground School District school board in Washington. Taylor was defeated in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Taylor's professional experience includes working as the director of client care for an international software company, in IT for a collection agency, and as a debt collector. His volunteer experience includes serving as a youth group leader, a sports coach, and community education instructor. Taylor attended Brigham Young University and graduated from Poudre High School in Colorado.[1]
Elections
2017
Three of the five seats on the Battle Ground School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. District 1 board member Monty Anderson filed for re-election and ran unopposed, winning a new term. In District 3, Troy McCoy defeated Mitch Taylor for the open seat. The open District 5 saw one candidate file for it; Tina Lambert ran unopposed and won.[2]
Results
| Battle Ground School District, District 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Troy McCoy |
64.97% | 6,583 |
| Mitch Taylor | 35.03% | 3,550 |
| Total Votes | 10,133 | |
| Source: Clark County, "November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed November 7, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Funding
Taylor opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Taylor submitted the following statement to the Clark County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | As a BG citizen, parent, grandparent, volunteer and businessman; I'm committed to making the best possible decisions for BGSD's children in regards to their education and safety. I know there's a need to be fiscally responsible with our tax dollars. I know listening is an important part of communication. I believe in common sense. I stand for what I believe and what I know.[4] | ” |
| —Mitch Taylor (2017) | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Washington Secretary of State, "Voters' Guide," accessed September 27, 2017
- ↑ Clark County, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 10, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Battle Ground School District elections in 2017 | |
| Clark County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Incumbent, Monty Anderson District 3: Troy McCoy • Mitch Taylor |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
