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Tim Nielson
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
Nielson moved to Franklin in 2001. His work experience includes serving as president of Popp Dental Supply, LLC.[1]
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 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Linda Witkowski Incumbent |
40.13% | 2,544 |
| 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
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
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Franklin Public Schools, "Meet Our Board," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑ South Now, "A matter of choices: Enough candidates file to prompt races for spring elections," January 3, 2017
- ↑ Milwaukee County Election Commission, "Summary Report: Unofficial Results," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Meghan Dade, Franklin Public School District," March 28, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 South Now, "Franklin school board candidates see different areas for growth in district," February 28, 2017
| Franklin Public School District elections in 2017 | |
| Milwaukee County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Tim Nielson • Incumbent, Linda Witkowski • Adam P.K. Scanlan |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
