Sharon McIlquham
Sharon McIlquham is a member of the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. She assumed office in 2018. Her current term ends in 2027.
McIlquham ran for election to the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. She won in the general election on April 3, 2018.
Biography
McIlquham is an assistant corporation counsel for Eau Claire County and has served as the Town of Lafayette supervisor since 2005. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from UW-Platteville and her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law.[1]
Elections
2018
Two of the seven seats on the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Incumbent Staish Buchner did not file for re-election, leaving one open seat. Newcomers Sharon McIlquham and Steven Olson defeated incumbent Pat Allen and candidate Ross Spitz.[2][3]
Results
General election
General election for Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large (2 seats)
Steven Olson and Sharon McIlquham defeated incumbent Pat Allen and Ross Spitz in the general election for Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Olson (Nonpartisan) | 31.5 | 3,086 |
| ✔ |  | Sharon McIlquham (Nonpartisan) | 29.4 | 2,883 |
 | Pat Allen (Nonpartisan) | 20.8 | 2,044 | |
 | Ross Spitz (Nonpartisan) | 18.3 | 1,794 | |
| Total votes: 9,807 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Leader-Telegram questionnaire
McIlquham participated in the following survey conducted by Leader-Telegram. The questions provided by Leader-Telegram are bolded, and McIlquham's responses follow below.
Why did you decide to run? What interested you in the position?
| “ | I was raised to give back to my community and serving on the (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District) is something I have considered for some time. I believe my knowledge and experience with truancy issues, as well as dealing with cases involving children who are victims of abuse or neglect, will give me a valuable perspective to offer to the school board.[4][5] | ” |
| —Sharon McIlquham, March 2018 | ||
Clearly, the results of the referendum will be the major item for the 3-year term. If the referendum passes, what will be your focus?
| “ | My main focus would be to be fiscally responsible with the funding authorized by the voters to make sure all the planned projects can be completed within the budget provided. Each identified project is important and necessary to the continued success of the school district, its staff and its students.[4][5] | ” |
| —Sharon McIlquham, March 2018 | ||
If it fails, how long should the board wait to go for another referendum? What would be your strategy moving forward?
| “ | I support the referendum and hope the voters support the proposed projects. If the referendum fails, I’m not certain I could identify right now how long the School Board should wait until another referendum would be considered. It would be important to assess what parts of this referendum the voters supported and what part the voters opposed or had concerns with prior to any plans to move forward with another attempt at a referendum.[4][5] | ” |
| —Sharon McIlquham, March 2018 | ||
Why are you the best candidate and the most deserving of the public’s vote for this position?
| “ | I believe everyone running for the CFAUSD school board in this election would bring a unique perspective to the School Board. However, my experience in local government, as well as my experience working with at risk children/youth offers me additional insight into many issues that can impact a student’s ability to be successful in an educational setting. Regardless of who the public supports as a candidate for school board, the most important thing is to vote on April 3rd.[4][5] | ” |
| —Sharon McIlquham, March 2018 | ||
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, "School Board Candidates," accessed March 19, 2018
- ↑ Leader-Telegram, "7 candidates seek 4 EC school board seats," January 2, 2018
- ↑ Chippewa Falls Elections, "Preliminary Election Results," accessed April 3, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Leader-Telegram, "Chippewa Falls school board race: Four vying for two spots," March 18, 2018
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Chippewa Falls Area School District elections in 2018 | |
| Chippewa County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 3, 2018 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Incumbent, Pat Allen • Sharon McIlquham • Steven Olson • Ross Spitz |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
