Shane Steinbrecher
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Shane Steinbrecher is the District 1 member of the Elk River Area Board of Education in Minnesota. He won re-election in the general election on November 4, 2014. Steinbrecher was first elected to the board on November 2, 2010.[1]
Biography
Shane Steinbrecher is a resident of Elk River, Minnesota. Steinbrecher graduated from Elk River High School. He founded and operates a construction company, Steinbrecher Companies, Inc.[2]
Elections
2014
The election in Elk River featured four seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Tony Walter and newcomer Jamie Plantenberg-Selbitschka ran unopposed for the two at-large seats. Fellow at-large incumbent Jolene Jorgensen did not file for re-election. Board member Shane Steinbrecher faced challenger Larry Farber for the District 1 seat, and District 2 incumbent Jane Bunting ran unopposed to retain her seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Shane Steinbrecher Incumbent |
51% | 4,655 | |
| Nonpartisan | Larry Farber | 48.3% | 4,414 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.7% | 62 | |
| Total Votes | 9,131 | |||
| Source: Elk River Area School District, "2014 Referendum and Election Results," accessed December 30, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Elk River Area School District does not publish campaign finance reports for school board candidates. State law does not require campaign finance reporting if contributions or expenditures do not exceed $750 in a calendar year.[3]
Endorsements
Steinbrecher did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign during the election.
2010
| Elk River Area School District, District 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Shane Steinbrecher |
55.8% | 4,156 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony Hauschild | 43.4% | 3,233 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.8% | 56 | |
| Total Votes | 7,445 | |||
| Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected School District Contests," accessed August 1, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Steinbrecher published his platform on his campaign website:
| “ | For the past four years on the School Board I have:
Actively supported accountability for results at all levels of the organization. Consistently voted to implement what is necessary to realize our mission and implement elements of our Strategic Plan. Pressed for decisions to assist in regaining our financial health. Been relentless in assuring that our district leaders move this district forward. If re-elected I will strive to achieve: Operating our budget in the black. Implementation of technology and programming to equip our children for the fast changing world of work. Funding equity from the State of Minnesota. Continue building resource equity for students across the district. Launch new online courses to address all students needs.[4] |
” |
| —Shane Steinbrecher campaign website (2014)[2] | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Elk River Area School District, "The ISD 728 School Board," accessed September 18, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shane Steinbrecher for ISD 728 School Board, "Biography," accessed October 21, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Elk River Area School District Elections | |
| Sherburne County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Tony Walter • Jamie Plantenberg-Selbitschka District 1: • Incumbent, Shane Steinbrecher • Larry Farber |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
