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Sandra Ferguson
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Sandra Ferguson is an at-large member of the Francis Howell Board of Education in Missouri. Ferguson won the general election on April 7, 2015.
Ferguson previously served on the Francis Howell Board of Education from 1995 to 2001.[1]
Elections
2015
The election in Francis Howell featured two of the seven seats on the board up for general election on April 7, 2015. Incumbent Eric Seider ran for re-election against challengers Sandra Ferguson, Kimberlyann Granger, Mike Hoehn and Chad Lange for the two at-large seats. Ferguson and Lange defeated the other three candidates to win the election.
Results
| Francis Howell School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Chad Lange |
21.7% | 3,076 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sandra Ferguson |
21.1% | 2,996 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kimberlyann Granger | 20.5% | 2,911 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eric Seider Incumbent | 19.3% | 2,729 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mike Hoehn | 16.8% | 2,386 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.5% | 77 | |
| Total Votes | 14,175 | |||
| Source: St. Charles County Election Authority, "Election Summary Report," April 20, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Ferguson reported no contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission during the election.[2]
Endorsements
Ferguson received an endorsement from the St. Charles County Republican Central Committee.[3]
Campaign themes
2015
Ferguson published a candidate statement in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:
| “ | I am running to be a voice for the taxpayers, students, teachers and staff of this district. My top priorities if elected will be 1) Working with the other six board members to make informed decisions that best fit with our district. 2) I will bring up new concerns from our parents about Common Core. I am opposed to Common Core, so I will work hard to make sure this is not part of our district. 3) I will work on making this district accountable for using tax dollars. I will work to maintain a balanced budget.
I am a taxpayer in Francis Howell district for 23 years. I have been actively involved in my children education and my grandchildren’s education, working with teachers and helping my grandchildren be successful in school. I work with youth in the community through the Boy Scouts of America. I donate work through a nonprofit international organization called “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep,” providing the gift of remembrance to parents suffering the loss of a baby. I am a Missouri certified Advanced Board Member. I will not back down from controversy. I have the knowledge, experience and integrity. I will do my homework and hard work to make the right decision for the taxpayers of this district. I appreciate your vote for a new voice on the Francis Howell School Board.[4] |
” |
| —Sandra Ferguson (2015)[5] | ||
Ferguson completed a voter guide profile for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
| “ | What are your top priorities for the district?
District funding: State funding formula has not been fully released. Balancing the budget will be difficult without the state funding. We had to cut positions. Pending tax increases: We are currently doing a districtwide survey of 400 patrons to see about putting a tax levy on the ballot. Common Core: I am opposed to it. Common Core violates the 10th Amendment. Why are you qualified to serve in this office? I want to be the voice for kids and taxpayers in FHSD. I have the experience, integrity and accountability. My record shows I will not back down from controversy. I am not a fence sitter. I will work hard from the first day. Transparency is a must, high expectations a given. I am pro-life, pro-family values and against Common Core. I have lived in the district 23 years.[4] |
” |
| —Sandra Ferguson (2015)[6] | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "About," accessed April 6, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidates By Election Search," accessed March 26, 2015
- ↑ Republican Party of St. Charles County, "April Election Endorsements – St. Charles County Republican Central Committee," accessed April 6, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, "Election Preview," March 27, 2015
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Voters Guide," accessed April 4, 2015
| 2015 Francis Howell School District Elections | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 7, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Eric Seider • Sandra Ferguson • Kimberlyann Granger • Mike Hoehn • Chad Lange |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
