Westerville City School District elections (2013)
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Three seats on the Westerville City School District Board were up for election on November 5, 2013. Nancy Nestor‐Baker, Tracy A. Davidson and Rick A. Vilardo defeated challengers Jim Burgess, Luke Davis, Robert Edwards and John Sodt, as well as incumbent Kevin Hoffman for the three at-large seats.
About the district
- See also: Westerville City School District, Ohio
Westerville City School District is located in the city of Westerville, which is situated in central Ohio. The city's population was 36,120 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[1]
Demographics
In terms of graduation rate, average household income and poverty rate, Westerville overperformed in these areas by a fairly wide margin. The graduation rate was 96.5% compared to 87.8% statewide. The average household income was $83,234 compared to $48,071 in the entire state. The poverty rate with 6.3%, while the poverty rate for Ohio was 14.8%.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2010[2] | ||
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| Race | Westerville City (%) | Ohio (%) |
| White | 88.6 | 83.4 |
| Black | 6.4 | 12.5 |
| Asian | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| American Indian | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.1 | 2.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Method of board member selection
The Westerville City School Board is composed of five members that are elected at-large. There was no primary election on September 10, 2013 and the general election was held on November 5, 2013. Three seats on the board were up for election in 2013 and two seats will be on the ballot on November 3, 2015.
Candidates for the Westerville School Board must be 18 years old, a resident of the district and not hold city office concurrent to board service.[3]
Elections
2013
Candidates
Eight candidates declared their intentions to run for three at-large seats on the Westerville City School Board. Three of the candidates — Jim Burgess, Luke Davis and John Sodt — announced that they were running for the Westerville Board of Education as a unit, saying electing them as a team would prove effective for change in the district.[4]
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Election results
| Westerville City School District, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Nancy Nestor‐Baker |
17.8% | 5,086 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tracy A. Davidson |
17.2% | 4,900 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick A. Vilardo |
15.1% | 4,316 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Burgess | 13.4% | 3,819 | |
| Nonpartisan | Luke Davis | 11.4% | 3,238 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Sodt | 11.2% | 3,192 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kevin Hoffman Incumbent | 9.3% | 2,659 | |
| Nonpartisan | Robert Edwards | 4.5% | 1,296 | |
| Total Votes | 28,506 | |||
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report for General Election in Franklin County, Ohio," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
Tracy A. Davidson, Nancy Nestor-Baker and Rick A. Villardo were endorsed by the Franklin County Democratic Party.[5]
Campaign finance
Nancy Nestor‐Baker received $500 in campaign contributions, according to the Ohio Secretary of State. She was the only candidate to file finance reports.[6]
What was at stake?
Eight candidates vied for three at-large seats on the Westerville City School Board on November 5, 2013. Only one incumbent filed for re-election.
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Westerville Board of Education elections in 2013:[7]
| Deadline | Event |
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| August 7, 2013 | Last day to file nominating petitions for local nonpartisan races |
| October 24, 2013 | Filing deadline for pre-election expense reports |
| November 5, 2013 | Election day |
| November 26, 2013 | Certification of election results by county officials |
| December 13, 2013 | Filing deadline for post-election expense reports |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Westerville + City + School + District + Ohio"
See also
- Ohio
- Westerville City School District
- List of school board elections in 2013
- Franklin County, Ohio ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Ohio
- Financial policies, education standards at stake in November school board elections
- School board election wrap-up: Incumbents re-elected overwhelmingly in November 5 elections
- School board elections review: Voters opt for experience over new blood in nation's largest school districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Westerville City," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Jennifer Nesbitt, This Week Community News, "Three announce joint run for Westerville school board," published August 8, 2013
- ↑ Franklin County Democratic Party, "2013 Franklin County Democratic Party Endorsements," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Elections & Voting: Campaign Finance," accessed December 27, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2013 Election Calendar," accessed September 20, 2013
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