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Steven Olson (Wisconsin)
Steven Olson is a member of the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. He assumed office in 2018. His current term ends in 2027.
Olson ran for election to the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. He won in the general election on April 3, 2018.
Biography
Olson attended elementary, junior high, and high school in the Chippewa school district. He worked for 42 years in the concrete business, co-owning the company with his brother, before retiring. He also chaired the local Chamber of Commerce and Agnes' Table Board.[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
Olson participated in the following survey conducted by Leader-Telegram. The questions provided by Leader-Telegram are bolded, and Olson's responses follow below.
Why did you decide to run? What interested you in the position?
| “ | I have been interested in the School board position for some time. I waited until my wife Deb retired as a teacher in the Chippewa School system five years ago. With my retirement I feel there is now time to commit to the position.[4][5] | ” |
| —Steve Olson, 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?
| “ | After attending an informational forum about the referendum I believe the current board and administration has laid out the plan and the steps to be taken upon approval. If elected as a new board member I will do my best to acclimate and work with the other members of the board to complete the process.[4][5] | ” |
| —Steve Olson, March 2018 | ||
If it fails, how long should the board wait to go for another referendum? What would be your strategy moving forward?
| “ | At the informational forum it was explained that if the referendum failed for a second time there was a mandated waiting period until it could be voted on again. If elected I would serve the students, community and staff to determine the best direction for the future.[4][5] | ” |
| —Steve Olson, March 2018 | ||
Why are you the best candidate and the most deserving of the public’s vote for this position?
| “ | At the informational forum, it was explained that if the referendum failed for a second time there was a mandated waiting period until it could be voted on again. If elected I would serve the students, community and staff to determine the best direction for the future.[4][5] | ” |
| —Steve Olson, March 2018 | ||
Recent news
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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? |
