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Paul Wayne Godfrey
Paul Wayne Godfrey was a Republican candidate for the at-large seat on the Hall County Board of Education in Georgia. He lost against incumbent William E. Thompson in the primary election on May 20, 2014.
Biography
Godfrey received a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Georgia. He later earned an M.S. in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of Central Oklahoma and an M.S. in management from Troy State University. Godfrey also holds an Ed.D. in workforce education from the University of Georgia. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 23 years of service. Godfrey worked for 17 years teaching computer science, management and math at area colleges.[1]
Elections
2014
- See also: Hall County Schools elections (2014)
Paul Wayne Godfrey ran against William E. Thompson in the Republican primary on May 20, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  William E. Thompson Incumbent |
63.2% | 6,777 | |
| Republican | Paul Wayne Godfrey | 36.8% | 3,953 | |
| Total Votes | 10,730 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Hall County Chief Registrar Charlotte Sosabee," March 5, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Godfrey reported $2,448.00 in contributions and $2,553.96 in expenditures and debts to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, leaving his campaign with $85.96 in debt prior to the primary election.[2]
Endorsements
Godfrey did not receive any official endorsements in this election.
Campaign themes
2014
Godfrey's campaign website listed his themes for the 2014 race:
| “ | Getting state of the art education and training for our children is essential to make them competitive in the world. Just as important is providing state of the art training for our teachers. Combining this with a locally controlled, stable curriculum, that includes education for life (athletics, arts, etc.), and doesn't change from year to year based on an "expert's" whim will help guarantee a stellar system. This practical educational system in our K through 12 schools, when coupled with the technical and academic college systems in our county, offer us a competitive edge in competing in the world of tomorrow. We will have the tools to help attract businesses and other enterprises to come to our county now and in the future. We will have the capacity for enhancing everyone's quality of life. With a strategic plan to point the way, our success into the future will be ensured.
Now, everything can't be done all at once without a hodgepodge of priorities and wasted effort. Below are the top three things that I believe we need to emphasize. They are about curriculum, teaching, and strategic planning.
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| —Paul Wayne Godfrey's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Paul + Wayne + Godfrey + Hall + County + Schools + Georgia"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Elect Paul Godfrey, "Resume," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ GA Easy File, "Search Results: Hall County," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Elect Paul Godfrey, "Issues," accessed May 20, 2014
| 2014 Hall County Schools Elections | |
| Hall County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Post 1: • Samuel R. Chapman Post 2: • Traci McBride • Mark Pettitt • Brian G. Sloan |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
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