Philoron A. Wright
Philoron A. Wright
was
a candidate for the District 3 seat on the Alachua County School Board in Florida. He
was defeated by
Gunnar F. Paulson in the general election on August 26, 2014.
Biography
Wright holds a B.S. in sociology from Tennessee State University. He later earned a master's degree in education from the University of Florida. Wright worked for 43 years in the district as a teacher, principal and administrator before his retirement. He and his wife, Cottie, have three children and four grandchildren.[1]
Elections
2014
The August 26, 2014, general election in Alachua County featured three seats up for election. Incumbent Gunnar F. Paulson faced and defeated challenger Philoron A. Wright in the District 3 race. Rob Hyatt and Jancie Vinson sought to replace Carol Oyenarte, who did not file for re-election in District 5. Hyatt won the vacated seat. District 1 incumbent April M. Griffin won re-election without opposition for a second term in the District 1 seat.
Results
District 3
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Gunnar F. Paulson Incumbent |
66.7% | 18,675 | |
| Nonpartisan | Philoron A. Wright | 33.3% | 9,332 | |
| Total Votes | 28,007 | |||
| Source: Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, "2014 Primary Election Official Results," accessed June 3, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Wright reported $10,571 in contributions and $8,366.93 in expenditures to the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, as of July 24, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Wright received no official endorsements in this election.
Campaign themes
2014
Wright's campaign website listed the following themes for the 2014 race:
| “ |
I greet you in the most humble way and introduce myself to you as a candidate for the Alachua County School Board, District 3. For the past 43 years, I have worked for students in Alachua County as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, personnel director, and assistant to the Superintendent under the leadership of Dr. William D. Boyd. My experiences have been the most amazing journey of my life. During these 43 years, I feel as though I have been planting my seeds for the opportunity to advance my skills to further improve the education that our children so much deserve. As a matter of fact, all of my adult life has been devoted to making a positive difference in the lives of children. I now feel that the time has come for me to further my calling for excellence in education by seeking an elected office as a School Board member. It is my desire to bring fresh ideas, positive thinking, and solutions to the school board, in an effort to continue in the rich legacy of fostering well equipped students who will go on to be productive citizens. My experiences and proven leadership as an educator make me uniquely qualified to serve in this capacity. My decision to run for this office has come after much prayer and consideration. I think the undertaking of public office, especially where children are concerned, is a serious step and should not be taken lightly. I am not pursuing this office as a hireling but for the enhancement of promoting the best opportunities for our families and children. I hope that you share in my vision. Someone once said, “You can go fast alone, but we can go far if we do it together”. My desire is to be an advocate and humble spokesman for the interests and concerns of the parents, students, teachers, and administrators. They are all contributors to a school district of excellence. |
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| —Philoron A. Wright's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Philoron + Wright + Alachua + County + Schools + Florida"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Wright for Alachua County School Board, "Biography," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, "Candidate Information: 2014 Primary & General," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Wright for Alachua County School Board, "Message," accessed July 24, 2014
| 2014 Alachua County Public Schools Elections | |
| Alachua County, Florida | |
| Election date: | August 26, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • April M. Griffin District 3: • Gunnar F. Paulson • Philoron A. Wright |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
