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Rick Jones (Washington)
Rick Jones is the former District 5 member on the Peninsula Board of Directors in Washington. He was first appointed to the board in December 2011 to replace John Earl. Jones was defeated by challenger David Olson in the November 5, 2013 general election.
Biography
Jones earned his A.A. from Bellevue Community College and B.A. from Western Washington University. At the time of his candidacy, Jones was the chief pilot at H&W Aviation.[1]
Elections
2013
Jones sought re-election against challenger David Olson on November 5, 2013.
Results
General election
| Peninsula Board of Directors, Four-year term, District 5, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  David Olson |
54.9% | 10,491 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Jones Incumbent | 44.6% | 8,519 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.6% | 110 | |
| Total Votes | 19,120 | |||
| Source: Pierce County Elections, "November 5, 2013 General Election," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Primary
Jones placed second in the August 6, 2013 primary for the District 5 seat. Jones and David Olson advanced to the November 5, 2013 general election.[2]
| Peninsula Board of Directors, Primary, District 5, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | David Olson |
46.8% | 5,713 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Jones |
38.5% | 4,708 | |
| Nonpartisan | Curt Carroll | 14.7% | 1,794 | |
| Total Votes | 12,215 | |||
| Source: Pierce County Elections | ||||
Funding
Jones reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3]
Campaign themes
2013
Jones provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet in Pierce County:[1]
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"We wear many hats on the School Board. It is a great honor to serve in this very important volunteer position. I'm constantly humbled by being part of this group that helps shape and support the education of our greatest asset....our children. Every single decision we make has to always be about "what's best for the kids?" Always. I would love to have your vote and be able to continue to serve you and our wondeful community. It means a lot to me. Thank you so much for your support." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
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