Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil
Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil was an at-large member of the Dysart Unified School District in Arizona. Sawyer-Sinkbeil assumed office in 2010. Sawyer-Sinkbeil left office on January 1, 2023.
Sawyer-Sinkbeil ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Dysart Unified School District in Arizona. Sawyer-Sinkbeil won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Sawyer-Sinkbeil graduated from Westwood High School. She earned a B.S. in business and public administration and an MBA in business and human resource management from Ottawa University. She has worked as the board secretary of Mesa Leadership Training and Development, on the board and in business affairs for the State Board for Charter Schools, a coordinator of human resources certification and recruitment for TESD and director of grants and compliance for the Tolleson Elementary School District.[1]
Elections
2018
Liz Casto, Dawn M. Densmore, Nikki Fry, and Jo Grant ran as write-in candidates in the 2018 election.[2]
General election
General election for Dysart Unified School District, At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil and Dawn Densmore won election in the general election for Dysart Unified School District, At-large on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil (Nonpartisan) | 92.3 | 35,617 |
| ✔ | Dawn Densmore (Nonpartisan) | 4.2 | 1,623 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.5 | 1,367 | ||
| Total votes: 38,607 | |||
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2014
Three seats on the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board were up for election on November 4, 2014. Two of the seats up for election were four year terms. Spencer Bailey challenged incumbents Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil and Blossom Tande in their re-election bids.[3]
The third seat was a two-year term to fill a vacancy on the board. Nanette Burnett, Ruth Butler and Suzanne Kellis were the candidates for the two-year term. Burnett originally filed to run for a four-year term, but later withdrew from that race and filed as a write-in candidate for the two-year term seat.[4]
Incumbent Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil and challenger Spencer Bailey won the four-year terms.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Spencer Bailey |
36.5% | 14,507 | |
| Nonpartisan | Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil Incumbent |
32.8% | 13,042 | |
| Nonpartisan | Blossom Tande Incumbent | 30.8% | 12,240 | |
| Total Votes | 39,789 | |||
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder/Elections Office, "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Sawyer-Sinkbeil reported no contributions or expenditures to the Maricopa County Recorder's office.[5]
Endorsements
Sawyer-Sinkbeil did not receive any official endorsements.
2010
| Dysart Unified School District, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Christine A. K. Pritchard |
42.2% | 19,481 | |
| Nonpartisan | Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil |
28.8% | 13,272 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jerry Eynon | 28.4% | 13,108 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in candidates | 0.6% | 256 | |
| Total Votes | 46,117 | |||
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "General Election November 2, 2010, Final Official Results," November 17, 2010 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Sawyer-Sinkbeil provided the following statement on her campaign website:
| “ | My name is Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil and I am seeking your support and guidance to be re-elected as a Governing Board Member of the Dysart Unified School District. I believe that each student has the capability of countless achievement goals, where they will not only flourish but increasingly prosper all throughout the educational process. But their character growth plays a vital and profound role in the development of the whole child. I want each student to truly and richly succeed. With my platform and focus set on great communication and stronger collaboration between the Dysart Unified School District and the Cities of Surprise & El Mirage, I am confident a caring child can and will come forth. Together, our students can soar with that “spark” in their eyes beyond their wildest dreams.
We all have first-hand knowledge that it is not an easy road for our children to travel, but it is necessary for wisdom, information, and decision-making to take place. It will prepare them for the future and train their minds to realize their goals. Achievement is a crucial stage of development; although, skills are practiced in the educational setting, they are equally practiced at home. Without the foundation, there is no importance in the success of a child’s life, no value, no meaning. We are here for the growth of students, to celebrate their successes, guide their decisions and embrace their future. Without a cohesive and responsible Board, finding the right balance between district goals and community needs will be hard to achieve. I would like to continue on that journey of further achievement with Dysart, “for” Dysart. As a board member, I can assist the District to implement policies and create a firm foundation that supports programs which directly impact the academic achievement and expectations for our students. Having worked in education for over 15 years, both in the school/district level and the regulatory level and achieving my own educational goals with earned B.A. degrees in Business and Public Administration and an MBA from Ottawa University, I bring consistent experiential viewpoints to the table that can provide a fresh, positive perspective. One voice may be all that is needed to be an additional advocate for 26,000+ students and move the district towards continued success. I would be honored to be your “spark plug” for Dysart. Let’s make it happen…together! I appreciate your support and welcome your vote on November 4th.[6][7] |
” |
| —Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil's campaign website (2014) | ||
See also
- Deer Valley Unified School District, Arizona
- Deer Valley Unified School District elections (2018)
- Deer Valley Unified School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil profile," accessed September 21, 2014
- ↑ Facebook, "Luke Elementary on October 9, 2018," accessed October 24, 2018
- ↑ 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 21, 2014
- ↑ Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil campaign website, "About Traci," accessed September 21, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Dysart Unified School District elections in 2018 | |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 6, 2018 |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
| 2014 Dysart Unified School District Elections | |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large, four-year term: • Incumbent, Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil • Incumbent, Blossom Tande • Spencer Bailey
At-large, two-year term: • Nanette Burnett • Ruth Butler • Suzanne Kellis |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
