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Ron Lares
Ron Lares was a candidate for the Wentzville R-IV school board in Missouri. He was defeated in the general election against two incumbents and five fellow challengers on April 8, 2014.
Biography
Lares has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He is now a retired electrical engineer, and spends his time mentoring businessmen and women and participating in numerous local community activities. He has lived in the Wentzville School District for over 23 years.[1]
Elections
2014
Ron Lares was opposed by two incumbents and five fellow challengers for the three at-large seats on April 8, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Courtney Tieman Incumbent |
17.1% | 2,925 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barbara Fine |
15.1% | 2,585 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kenneth Mayer |
14.8% | 2,545 | |
| Nonpartisan | Heather Reiter Incumbent | 14.1% | 2,422 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcos Chu | 12.4% | 2,133 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ron Lares | 12.3% | 2,116 | |
| Nonpartisan | Angie Ward | 7.7% | 1,320 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Glidewell | 6.4% | 1,102 | |
| Total Votes | 17,148 | |||
| Source: St. Charles County Election Authority, "Summary Report," accessed April 22, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Ron Lares received $2,835 in campaign contributions and spent $1,477.24, leaving him with $1,357.76 on hand. He was the only candidate to file a finance report with the Missouri Ethics Commission.[2]
Endorsements
Lares did not receive an endorsement in this election.
Campaign themes
Lares states the following as his campaign themes and major problems facing the district:[1]
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District Operating Budget — Recently, all district residents have been advised that the current budget is operating at an approximate 1.5 million dollar deficit. District Debt Service Obligation — Currently the Debt Service portion of your real estate taxes paid yearly at the current rate is $0.77 per $100.00 of your property valuation. The discussion at the district budget meetings could raise your rate as much as 40% very soon, this would be based on the assessed value of your home. Common Core testing standards — The cost analysis done by our own State DESE group approximates the cost around $125.00 per student, compared to the present approx. traditional testing costs of $3.00 to $5.00 per student. Unaccredited School Districts — We all have heard about the transfer of approximately 700 students from the North Saint Louis county districts of Normandy and River View Gardens to the France Howell School district. As districts become unaccredited what could be the debt burden for the Wentzville School District and its Stakeholders? Building of New Schools Our present building costs for the 3rd high school “Liberty” was approx. $40 million. It is going to take innovative thinking on the part of School Board members, Superintendent, Administrators, Principles and Stakeholders to keep taxes affordable for our expanding district.) |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
| 2014 Wentzville R-IV School District Elections | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 8, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Marcos Chu • Barbara Fine • Rick Glidewell • Ron Lares • Kenneth Mayer • Incumbent, Heather Reiter • Incumbent, Courtney Tieman • Angie Ward |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
