William Leggett
William Leggett is the former Position 3 member on the Pasco Board of Directors in Washington. He was first elected to the board in 1997. Leggett was defeated for re-election by challenger Steven A. Christensen in the November 5, 2013 general election.
Biography
Leggett earned a B.A. from Northwest Nazarene College and later received an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He served as a principal at area schools for 21 years as well as an adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University before retirement. Leggett has volunteered with the Pasco Kiwanis Club and Tri-Cities Retired Educators Association.[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Pasco School District elections (2013)
Leggett sought a fifth term on the board against challenger Steven A. Christensen on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Pasco School District, Four-year term, Position 3, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Steven A. Christensen |
55.2% | 5,274 | |
| Nonpartisan | William Leggett Incumbent | 44.8% | 4,288 | |
| Total Votes | 9,562 | |||
| Source: Franklin County Auditor, "November 5, 2013 General Election," November 26, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Leggett reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[2]
Endorsements
The Bellingham Herald endorsed Leggett on October 10, 2013.[3]
2009
Leggett won a fourth term on the board without opposition in the November 3, 2009, general election.
| Pasco Board of Director, Primary, Position 3, November 3, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | William Leggett Incumbent |
100% | 6,990 | |
| Total Votes | 6,990 | |||
| Source: Franklin County Auditor | ||||
Campaign themes
2013
Leggett provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet for Franklin County:[4]
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"I ran for the school board in 1997 because at the time I felt the Pasco School District needed more positive leadership from its board members. I am proud that over the years we have been able to provide respected leadership, and have developed a school district that is the envy of many in the state. During my 21 years as a Pasco principal I supervised the building of McLoughlin Middle School, and New Horizons High School. This experience proved valuable as a board member when student population soared, forcing us to build several schools. I am proud that I was part of Pasco School District Board of Directors when we were named the 2010 “School Board of the Year” by the Washington State School Directors’ Association. In 2002, we received the National Magna Award, for a program known as the “Bulldog House,” designed to help prepare students for successful school-to-work transitions. During my years on the board I have made a point of not just attending board meetings, but also visiting schools and talking with staff, students and parents on a regular basis. As Pasco continues to grow, I believe my long history with the district is still needed." |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "William + Leggett + Pasco + School + District"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pasco School District, "Bill Leggett," accessed August 29, 2013
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ The Bellingham Herald, "Pasco School Board: Phillips, Leggett, Lancon," October 10, 2013
- ↑ Franklin County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed October 30, 2013
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