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Sable Otey
2024 - Present
2028
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Sable Otey is a member of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school board in Tennessee, representing District 5. She assumed office on September 1, 2024. Her current term ends on September 1, 2028.
Otey ran for election to the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school board to represent District 5 in Tennessee. She won in the general election on August 1, 2024.
Otey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sable Otey earned a bachelor's degree from George Mason University and a graduate degree from National University. Her career experience includes working as a business owner, educator, and USA bobsledder.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2024)
General election
General election for Memphis-Shelby County Schools school board, District 5
Sable Otey defeated incumbent Mauricio Calvo and Audrey Elion in the general election for Memphis-Shelby County Schools school board, District 5 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sable Otey (Nonpartisan)  | 44.0 | 3,095 |
 | Mauricio Calvo (Nonpartisan) | 34.4 | 2,419 | |
 | Audrey Elion (Nonpartisan) | 21.7 | 1,528 | |
| Total votes: 7,042 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Porsha Goodman (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Otey in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Sable Otey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Otey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Degree to follow her calling as an elementary and secondary educator for 7 years. Understanding the financial literacy gaps in the community, Sable transitioned her educational platform to a financial firm that she currently runs with her husband
and high school sweetheart, Reuben Otey. With a vision extending beyond the classroom, Sable advocates for a well-rounded education, prioritizing academics while ensuring full funding for extracurricular activities. Recognizing educators and support staff as the cornerstone, she pledges to prioritize their mental health support. Committed to a brighter future for our community, Sable invites you to join her in shaping the educational landscape. Vote #SableforSchools.- Enhancing Life Skills Through Comprehensive Education - General and Financial Literacy
- Investing in Holistic Student Development and Extracurricular Activities
- Prioritizing Educator Well-Being
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Memphis-Shelby County Schools school board, District 5 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 16, 2024
