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Nate Sanderson
Nate Sanderson was a candidate for the at-large seat on the Muscogee County Board of Education in Georgia. He lost election against fellow newcomers Kia Chambers and Owen Ditchfield in the general election on May 20, 2014.
Biography
Sanderson served in the U.S. Army from 1976 until his retirement in 1997. He also served as the president of the Columbus branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) prior to announcing his run for office. Sanderson and his wife have two adult children.[1]
Elections
2014
Nate Sanderson ran against Kia Chambers and Owen Ditchfield in the general election on May 20, 2014. At-large incumbent Cathy Williams did not file for re-election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Kia Chambers |
52.6% | 12,306 | |
| Nonpartisan | Owen Ditchfield | 30.8% | 7,189 | |
| Nonpartisan | Nate Sanderson | 16.6% | 3,880 | |
| Total Votes | 23,375 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "UNOFFICIAL COUNTY RESULTS," May 20, 2014 These results are unofficial. | ||||
Funding
Sanderson reported $3,590.00 in contributions and $1,483.62 in expenditures to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, leaving his campaign with $2,106.38 prior to the election.[2]
Endorsements
Sanderson received no official endorsements in this election.
Campaign themes
2014
Ditchfield explained his themes for the 2014 campaign in an interview with the Ledger-Enquirer:
| “ |
Should the school district divide into three regions -- east, west and central -- as proposed by the superintendent? I am optimistic about several of Superintendent Lewis' proposals, and his proposed realignment of our district schools has great potential. Our community desperately needs to rid itself of the north/south divide perception, and I applaud Superintendent Lewis for taking a step toward eradicating north/south divide perception in our community. I think it is very important that the MCSB give the superintendent and his team the freedom to implement the district realignment while exercising oversight. Should every school have the exact same resources? I support Superintendent Lewis' recommendation for an equitable division of resources among district schools. I believe Superintendent Lewis' vision of Muscogee County School District being one of the best school districts in our nation is attainable. It will require selfless sacrifice from the entire community. The investment into our children's future is worth it and there will be a social and economic benefit of being one of the nation's top school district. It has the potential to enhance quality of life and our ability to attract new industry to our community. Was the school board right to vote against then-superintendent Susan Andrews' appointments in May 2012? The question is asking for a comment on a human resource management decision made by the MCSB. Often information is shared only on a need to know basis in HR matters. I was present the night of the vote. I personally watched the nominees for principal and their family members' disappointment at the MCSB decision that evening. And, if I were voting that evening I would have voted to confirm the nominees. There is a human factor in every vote and I do not think it was taken into consideration prior to the vote that evening. If elected, will you support another special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST)? I have two prerequisite in order to support a new SPLOST.
Should the school district open up the bidding process for law firms? Yes, request for proposals are common business practice and must be encouraged. A competitive bidding process will create competition and afford the Muscogee County School Board greater options. As a member of the MCSB, one of the ways I will work to build greater trust, transparency and financial accountability is through a competitive bidding process. |
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| —Ledger-Enquirer, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Nate + Sanderson + Muscogee + County + Schools + Georgia"
See also
- Muscogee County School District, Georgia
- Muscogee County School District elections (2014)
- Flurry of school board elections heading to ballots in Georgia, New York
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ledger-Enquirer, "Sanderson to leave NAACP for Muscogee school board run," January 16, 2014
- ↑ Department of the Columbus, Georgia Consolidated Government, "Campaign Finance Disclosures," accessed May 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Ledger-Enquirer, "Q&A with Muscogee County School Board at-large seat candidates," April 20, 2014
| 2014 Muscogee County School District Elections | |
| Muscogee County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | May 20, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 2: • Victor Morales • John "Bart" Steed • John F. Thomas • John Wells District 4: • Naomi Buckner |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
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