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Steven Yamamori
Steven "Steve" Yamamori is a former at-large member of the Litchfield School District Governing Board. Originally appointed to the board in June 2013, Yamamori ran for his first elected, four-year term in the November 4, 2014, general election.[1] Steven Yamamori won the general election on November 4, 2014. He served until 2018.
Biography
Yamamori earned a B.A. in political science and liberal arts from Arizona State University in 1996. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi at the university. In July 2010, he became the manager of business and community relations for Arizona Public Services (APS). Prior to his service on the Litchfield Elementary School District governing board, Yamamori worked for Riester, R&R Partners, and the Fighter Country Partnership. He served as a board member for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences from 2009 to 2010.[2]
Elections
2014
Four at-large seats on the governing board were up for election in 2014. Two of the seats were regular four-year terms. Barry Kimmons and Shelly Smith Hornback ran for four-year terms along with incumbent Steven Yamamori.[3]
The other two seats were two-year terms to complete the remainder of two unexpired terms. These vacancies were originally filled by the appointment of Steven Yamamori and Shawn Watt. Their terms expired as soon as an elected officer can take their place in this general election. Three candidates, Tawnya Pfitzer, Jean Gray and Courtney Schuh, ran for a two-year term seat.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Shelly Smith Hornback |
40.3% | 6,069 | |
| Nonpartisan | Steven Yamamori Incumbent |
31.6% | 4,763 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barry Kimmons | 28% | 4,217 | |
| Total Votes | 15,049 | |||
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder/Elections Office, "2014 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2014 These election results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Funding
Yamamori report no contributions or expenditures to the Maricopa County Recorder's office.[5]
Endorsements
Yamamori did not receive any official endorsements.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Steven + Yamamori + Litchfield + Elementary + School + District"
See also
- Litchfield Elementary School District, Arizona
- Litchfield Elementary School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Litchfield Elementary School District, "Board meeting minutes," July 9, 2013
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Steve Yamamori profile," accessed September 25, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Filed Candidate Listing," August 6, 2014
- ↑ Margaret Koenig, "E-mail correspondence with Hope Olguin, Maricopa County Election Specialist," August 20, 2014
- ↑ Maricopa County Recorder, "Campaign Finance Document Search," accessed September 25, 2014
| 2014 Litchfield Elementary School District Elections | |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large, four-year term: • Incumbent, Steven Yamamori • Barry Kimmons • Shelly Smith Hornback
At-large, two-year term: • Tawnya Pfitzer • Courtney Schuh • Jean Gray |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
