Ted Wenta
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Ted Wenta was a member of the Everett Public Schools School Board in Washington, representing District 1. Wenta assumed office in 2013.
Wenta ran for re-election to the Everett Public Schools School Board to represent District 1 in Washington. Wenta won in the general election on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Wenta earned a B.A. in Speech Communications from California Polytechnic State University. He has worked with the YMCA for 26 years and currently works as Vice President of Operations for YMCA of Snohomish County. Wenta and his wife have three children who have graduated from district schools[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Everett Public Schools elections (2013)
Wenta sought election to the board for Seat 1 against fellow challenger Rod Reynolds.
Results
| Everett Public Schools, Six-year term, Seat 1, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Ted Wenta |
53.8% | 12,560 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rod Reynolds | 45.3% | 10,586 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.9% | 212 | |
| Total Votes | 23,358 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor's Office, "Snohomish County General Election Results," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Wenta reported $9,186.82 in contributions and $8,802.28 in expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, which left his campaign with $384.54 on hand.[2]
Endorsements
Wenta's campaign website listed the following endorsements for the 2013 campaign:[3]
- Everett Mayor Ray Stephenson
- Snohomish County Executive John Lovick
- Bob Drewel
- Mill Creek Mayor Mike Todd
- Connie Niva
- Richard N. Smith
Campaign themes
2013
Wenta provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet in Snohomish County:[4]
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"Our schools need to equip students for success today, while they're in school, and for success tomorrow, after they graduate. I will advocate for success today by investing in the classroom; ensuring our curriculum offers rigor; and championing equity and access for all students that knows no demographic boundaries. I will advocate for success tomorrow by ensuring every graduate is prepared to advance to college or begin pursuing his or her career, and has the skills necessary to compete in the global economy. I am eager to put my expertise to work for our students and our community." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Citizens to Elect Ted Wenta, "Experience," accessed August 6, 2013
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Citizens to Elect Ted Wenta, "Endorsements," accessed August 6, 2013
- ↑ Snohomish County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed October 11, 2013
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