Vanessa Edwards
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Vanessa Edwards is the District 4 representative on the Marysville School District school board in Washington. Edwards won a first term in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Edwards' professional experience includes working in direct marketing and serving on the Snohomish County Agricultural Board. She also served in the U.S. Navy. Edwards earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and human resources from Columbia College and her associate degree in business administration from Edmonds Community College.[1]
Elections
2017
Two of the five seats on the Marysville School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held for District 4 on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for the seat.
District 1 board member Chris Nation filed for re-election and defeated challenger Ray Sheldon, Jr. District 4 member Bruce M. Larson lost the general to newcomer Vanessa Edwards after both defeated Clarence Shaw in the primary.[2]
Results
| Marysville School District, District 4 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Vanessa Edwards |
51.94% | 6,184 |
| Bruce M. Larson Incumbent | 47.58% | 5,665 |
| Write-in votes | 0.49% | 58 |
| Total Votes | 11,907 | |
| Source: Snohomish County, "Snohomish County Official Election Results," accessed November 30, 2017 | ||
| Marysville School District, District 4 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Bruce M. Larson Incumbent |
42.03% | 4,216 |
| Vanessa Edwards |
36.50% | 3,661 |
| Clarence Shaw | 20.77% | 2,083 |
| Write-in votes | 0.7% | 70 |
| Total Votes | 10,030 | |
| Source: Snohomish County, "Official Election Results," accessed August 18, 2017 | ||
Funding
Edwards opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3] Candidates who opted for this had to keep a record of their contributors and expenditures, but were not required to report them. If they raised and spent more than $5,000 in aggregate or received more than $500 from any one contributor, including themselves, they would have had to switch their filing status from mini to full reporting.[4]
Campaign themes
2017
Edwards submitted the following to the Snohomish County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | I have been a part of the Marysville School District for the past 9 years, as a parent, volunteer, PTA officer, and currently as a school secretary. I am fortunate to spend my days surrounded by passionate staff and caring students who will make an impact on our future. As a mother, I envision our schools as student centered: schools that challenge and respect students, and give them a real voice in their education. Students should not only graduate, but become good citizens who will contribute to their communities..
As a board member, I will find creative solutions to problems in our district, including partnering with community members. I will not only listen to, but respond to the needs of our families, because I am one of them. I will work alongside parents, district leadership, and students to not just improve our district, but make it thrive. I want to work for the benefit of others with an open mind, an open heart, and with two feet firmly on the ground. It’s time to work together, risk spectacularly, and get things done in the Marysville School District. I ask for your vote so that we can begin.[5] |
” |
| —Vanessa Edwards (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Snohomish County, "Voters' Guide," accessed June 26, 2017
- ↑ Snohomish County, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 11, 2017
- ↑ Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, "New Candidates," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Marysville School District elections in 2017 | |
| Snohomish County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Incumbent, Chris Nation • Ray Sheldon, Jr. District 4: Incumbent, Bruce M. Larson • Vanessa Edwards • Clarence Shaw |
| Important information: | What's at stake? |
