Tim Nielson

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Tim Nielson
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Prior offices
Franklin Public School District School Board At-large

Personal
Profession
Company president

Tim Nielson is an at-large representative on the Franklin Public School District school board in Wisconsin. First elected in 2011, Nielson won a new term in the at-large general election on April 4, 2017.

Biography

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Nielson moved to Franklin in 2001. His work experience includes serving as president of Popp Dental Supply, LLC.[1]

Elections

2017

See also: Franklin Public School District elections (2017)

Two seats on the Franklin Public School District Board of Education were up for at-large general election on April 4, 2017. In their bids for re-election to the board, incumbents Tim Nielson and Linda Witkowski defeated challenger Adam P.K. Scanlan.[2][3]

Results

Franklin Public School District,
At-Large General Election, 3-year terms, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Linda Witkowski Incumbent 40.13% 2,544
Green check mark transparent.png Tim Nielson Incumbent 37.03% 2,348
Adam P.K. Scanlan 22.19% 1,407
Write-in votes 0.65% 41
Total Votes 6,340
Source: Franklin City Clerk, "Spring Election - April 4, 2017," accessed May 2, 2017

Funding

See also: Campaign finance in the Franklin Public School District

Nielson filed an exemption statement detailing he would not spend or receive more than $2,000 toward his campaign. Because of this, he did not have to file additional campaign finance reports.[4]

Campaign themes

2017

Nielson answered the following questions about his campaign from Now Newspapers in February 2017. The questions provided by Now Newspapers are showed in bolded text, and Nielson's answers follow below.

Why are you running?

To continue my work of bringing real-world experience in the private sector as a business owner to the board room. I enjoy being one of seven community representatives working with our district administrative team to help shape the educational experiences of our youth.[5]
—Tim Nielson (February 28, 2017)[6]

What is one area of Franklin Public Schools where you would like to see change or growth?

I applaud our board's effort emphasizing the need to ensure Franklin High School graduates are college and career ready. It is my opinion all graduates need a solid understanding of personal finances. To that end, I would like to see more students take advantage of our Personal Finance class.[5]
—Tim Nielson (February 28, 2017)[6]

Plans are currently being developed for the new middle school. What sort of things would you advocate for, or like to see, in the new building?

Inviting and open areas for collaborative learning across all subject areas; modern math and science labs; and safe and efficient traffic flow patterns. Site work designed for ample outdoor practice space and overall a building the community will be proud of for years to come.[5]
—Tim Nielson (February 28, 2017)[6]

See also

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