Richard Bird
Richard Bird is a former at-large representative on the Westerville City School District Board of Education. He was appointed to the board in 2014. Bird sought another term in the general election on November 3, 2015.[1] Richard Bird won the general election on November 3, 2015. He did not file for re-election in 2019.
Although the election for school board is nonpartisan, Bird ran as the Democratic candidate for District 2 of the Ohio House of Representatives in 2010 and lost.
Biography
Bird is the head of information security and compliance for Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. He is active with the Westerville Sunrise Rotary, the American Legion Post 171 and the Boy Scouts. He also serves on the boards of the Columbus Museum of Art Board of Trustees and the American Red Cross of Central Ohio. Bird earned a bachelor's degree in political science from The Ohio State University.[2]
Elections
2015
Opposition
Two of the five seats on the Westerville City School District Board of Education were up for election on November 3, 2015. All members represent the district at-large.
Incumbent Richard Bird won re-election to his seat. Gerrie Cotter won the seat left by Carol French. Other candidates for the two seats were Jim Burgess and Greg Lawson.[1][3][4]
Results
| Westerville City School District, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Richard Bird Incumbent |
31.9% | 11,808 |
| Gerrie Cotter |
28.9% | 10,695 |
| Jim Burgess | 22.6% | 8,385 |
| Greg Lawson | 16.6% | 6,165 |
| Total Votes | 37,053 | |
| Source: Franklin County, Ohio, "2015 General Election Official Results," November 27, 2015 | ||
Funding
Bird reported $13,043.92 in contributions and $10,485.99 in expenditures to the Franklin County Board of Elections, which left his campaign with $2,557.93 on hand in the election.[5]
Endorsements
Bird received an official endorsement from the Westerville Education Association.[6]
2010
Bird was defeated in the general election on November 2, 2010, by Andrew O. Brenner (R).[7]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Franklin City, Ohio, "General Election Candidates Filed List," accessed August 10, 2015
- ↑ Westerville City School District, "Richard W. Bird," accessed October 28, 2015
- ↑ Westerville City School District, "Board of Education," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ Franklin County, Ohio, "2015 General Election Unofficial Results," accessed November 3, 2015
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Election, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 3, 2016
- ↑ Bexley Education Association, "OEA Election Endorsements," accessed October 28, 2015
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
| 2015 Westerville City School District Elections | |
| Franklin County, Ohio | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Richard Bird • Jim Burgess • Gerrie Cotter • Greg Lawson |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional measures on the ballot |
