Stan Chapin
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Stan Chapin is the District 3 representative on the Bethel School District school board in Washington. Chapin was initially appointed to the position in 2012. Chapin won a new term in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Chapin's professional experience includes working as the operations and projects manager at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. He earned a B.S. in business administration from Chapman University and an A.A.S. in biomedical engineering technology from the Community College of the Air Force.[1]
Elections
2017
- See also: Bethel School District elections (2017)
Two of the five seats on the Bethel School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. District 1 board member Warren T. Smith and District 3 member Stan Chapin filed for re-election and both ran unopposed, winning re-election.[2]
Results
| Bethel School District, District 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Stan Chapin Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 9,220 |
| Total Votes | 9,220 | |
| Source: Pierce County, "November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed November 22, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Funding
Chapin opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3] Candidates who opted for this had to keep a record of their contributors and expenditures, but were not required to report them. If they raised and spent more than $5,000 in aggregate or received more than $500 from any one contributor, including themselves, they would have had to switch their filing status from mini to full reporting.[4]
Endorsements
Chapin received an official endorsement from the Washington Education Association.[5]
2013
- See also: Bethel School District elections (2013)
Chapin sought a full term on the board without opposition on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Bethel Board of Directors, Four-year term, District 3, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Stan Chapin Incumbent |
97.8% | 13,378 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 2.2% | 294 | |
| Total Votes | 13,672 | |||
| Source: Pierce County Elections, "November 5, 2013 General Election," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
Chapin did not receive any endorsements in this election.
Funding
Chapin reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission in this election.[6]
Campaign themes
2017
Chapin provided the following statement for the 2017 voters' pamphlet in Pierce County:[7]
| “ | I have had the privilege of serving on the Bethel School Board for 5+ years. I and the Board have worked hard to make the Bethel School District a great place for kids to receive a high-quality education as well as become prepared for the next steps in their lives. Though much has been accomplished, more work remains to improve facilities, provide equal opportunity for every student and ensure that funding provided to the Bethel School District is spent wisely. I ask for your vote and pledge to work diligently on these issues.[8] | ” |
| —Stan Chapin (2017)[7] | ||
2013
Chapin provided the following statement for the 2013 voters' pamphlet in Pierce County:[9]
| “ | Why am I running for the District 3 position on the BSD Board of Directors? As an appointee, I have had the opportunity to fill a position vacated by an individual voted into the position. I would like to continue to serve our community which has seen BSD student's academic achievement continue to improve. This can be attributed to the high standards set for students, encouragement to all students to work hard and holding them accountable for results. As your Board Director, I will work hard to sustain the positive outcomes in student achievement. I will work with our involved families, supportive taxpayers and dedicated staffs to ensure students become the best they can be - healthy, competent, confident, contributing citizens of the future.[8] | ” |
| —Stan Chapin (2013)[9] | ||
See also
- Bethel School District, Washington
- Bethel School District elections (2017)
- Bethel School District elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Bethel School District, "Board of Directors," accessed October 2, 2013
- ↑ Pierce County, "Candidates Who Filed," accessed May 24, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 11, 2017
- ↑ Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, "New Candidates," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ Washington Education Association, "2017 WEA-PAC Election Endorsements," accessed November 6, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Washington Secretary of State, "Voters' Guide," accessed September 28, 2017
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Pierce County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed October 2, 2013
| Bethel School District elections in 2017 | |
| Pierce County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Incumbent, Warren T. Smith District 3: Incumbent, Stan Chapin |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
