Robert Britton

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Robert Britton

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 4, 2022

Education

Graduate

Michigan State University, 1973

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army Reserve

Years of service

1971 - 1977

Personal

Birthplace

Detroit, MI

Religion

Christian

Profession

Executive

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Robert Britton (Democratic Party) (also known as Bob) ran for election to the Williamson County Schools to represent District 4 in Tennessee. He lost in the general election on August 4, 2022.

Britton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Robert Britton was born in Detroit, Michigan. Britton served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1971 to 1977. He earned a graduate degree from Michigan State University in 1973. Britton's career experience includes working as an executive, as an owner of a consulting firm, and as an owner of two fitness centers in Rutherford County. He has been affiliated with the Salvation Army of Middle Tennessee and with the Williamson County Democratic Party.

Elections

2022

See also: Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Williamson County Schools, District 4

Incumbent Josh Brown defeated Robert Britton and Del Wright in the general election for Williamson County Schools, District 4 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Josh Brown (R)	45.4	1,367
		Robert Britton (D)	33.5	1,010
	Submit photo	Del Wright (Independent)	21.1	637

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,014
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Williamson County Schools, District 4

Robert Britton advanced from the Democratic primary for Williamson County Schools, District 4 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Britton	100.0	195

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 195
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Williamson County Schools, District 4

Incumbent Josh Brown defeated Elliott Franklin in the Republican primary for Williamson County Schools, District 4 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Josh Brown	57.5	820
	Submit photo	Elliott Franklin	42.5	606

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,426
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Robert Britton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Britton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired corporate executive and small business owner. I've lived in Williamson County with my wife Carleen, for over 20 years. We have two grown children, Anne who lives in Franklin, TN and Michael, who lives in Boulder, CO. I am also the proud grandfather of twin boys who attend Williamson County Schools. I graduated from Michigan State University with a BS in Labor and Industrial Relations in 1973 and an MBA in Finance in 1975. I served my country in the Army Reserves from 1971 to 1977. I serve my community as a member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army of Middle Tennessee, having served as past Chair and currently as Treasurer. I was born in Detroit, MI and grew up in Venezuela and Argentina. I speak fluent Spanish..

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Public Schools are a foundational element of our democracy. They offer opportunity to all children regardless of socio-economic class, race, or gender to receive an education that prepares them to become productive citizens in a very complex world. A public school system allows children to change their birth circumstances and achieve their dreams, whatever they may be. We have been very fortunate to enjoy a high-quality of education in Williamson County public schools. I will endeavor to protect and preserve our excellent schools by advocating for adequate funding to support the needs of our children and teachers and to meet the unprecedented growth we are experiencing in our county.
• Our teachers and support staff are trusted professionals who deserve our support and encouragement. They chose this career because they value educating and caring for children. We need to ensure that they are compensated adequately and are treated with the respect they deserve. As a School Board member, I will always champion our teachers and support staff. I believe they play a most critical role in the development of our children, both intellectually and socially. They are the education experts.
• All our children deserve a learning environment where they feel valued, respected, and safe. Then and only then will they be able to maximize their potential. As a School Board member, I will ensure that policies are in place to protect our children, that our community’s diversity is reflected throughout the school system and our programs and curriculum are inclusive

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very concerned about the efforts of a vocal minority in our community trying to force their values and beliefs on the school curriculum and books that are part of that curriculum. I believe they are creating artificial conflicts that are politically motivated. They stop us from solving the real issues such as adequate funding of public schools, teacher compensation and morale, teacher and staff shortages and infrastructure project delays. I believe that we need to make schools safe and welcoming to ALL students and that is accomplished by having a curriculum that values diversity and inclusiveness. That means including books in the curriculum by diverse authors and a curriculum that tells the truth about our shared history. Only then will we learn to not repeat the mistakes of our nation's past and we will become more empathetic and compassionate.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my wife, Carleen. She is kind, empathetic, funny and smart. She is always trying to improve herself and make life better for the people she loves. She is intellectually curious, emotionally intelligent and stands up for what she believes. I an very proud to be her husband.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was living in Venezuela and President John F. Kennedy visited the country on a tour of South America. We went and watched his motorcade go by. I was 10 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I joined Kimberly-Clark Corporation as a cost analyst in 1975. I had that job for two years until I was promoted tp Supervisor of the Cost Analyst Department. I worked for K-C for 26 years and my last position was President of Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

With the other Board members, sets the vision and goals for the school district and holds the district accountable for the results while acting as as a representative and advocate for the community, prioritizing the needs and interests of students and the public school system.

Who are your constituents?

The children and the parents of the children in the Williamson County School System and the Public School System.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

By listening to all stakeholders and working with the rest of the Board members and the school administration to determine how to best address those needs, always keeping in mind the best interests of all of the children in the public school system.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I would like to build relationships with my representatives in the State Legislature and the County Commission. I would also like to continue my relationships with organizations in the community that support public schools and promote and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. I'd also like to build positive supportive relationships with my fellow school board members.

Do you believe it is important to intentionally recruit with the aim of diversifying the district’s faculty, staff, and administration? If so, what would be your policy to achieve this?

Yes, I think our district's faculty, staff and administration should reflect the diversity of our community. I would set goals for each group and monitor performance against those goals. A strategic approach for recruiting diversity candidates should be developed. Recruiting should target social media and Universities with diverse populations.

What issues get in the way of quality education? How would you address these obstacles?

The issues of politically motivated interest groups that are more concerned with inflicting their values and beliefs on the majority, than serving the best interests of the students and the public school system. To address this issue I would listen openly to group or individuals concerns and determine what was a real issue and what was a made up issue. I would then honestly and calmly confront the made up issues and focus on solving the real issues

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district? What plans do you have to be inclusive of parental involvement?

I will maintain social media where parents can contact me and be updated on the activity of the board. I also plan to offer Zoom town hall meetings periodically where people can speak directly with me about their concerns. Finally, I will monitor my email accounts and respond promptly

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