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{{WFISD2014}}'''Three seats''' on the [[Wichita Falls Independent School District, Texas|Wichita Falls Independent School District]] board were up for '''general election''' on May 10, 2014. The two at-large seats were filled by challengers [[W.O. (Bill) Franklin]] and [[Elizabeth Yeager]]. They unseated incumbent [[Allyson Flack]] and defeated challenger [[Kerry Don Maroney]]. Place 1 incumbent [[Bob Payton]] was unopposed and elected by default.<ref>[http://www.texomashomepage.com/story/d/story/wfisd-bond-election-final-results/41972/2AOYbrSNU0iLyxn7plY48w ''Texomas,'' "WFISD Bond Election Final Results," accessed May 10, 2014]</ref> | {{WFISD2014}}'''Three seats''' on the [[Wichita Falls Independent School District, Texas|Wichita Falls Independent School District]] board were up for '''general election''' on [[List of school board elections in 2014|May 10, 2014]]. The two at-large seats were filled by challengers [[W.O. (Bill) Franklin]] and [[Elizabeth Yeager]]. They unseated incumbent [[Allyson Flack]] and defeated challenger [[Kerry Don Maroney]]. Place 1 incumbent [[Bob Payton]] was unopposed and elected by default.<ref>[http://www.texomashomepage.com/story/d/story/wfisd-bond-election-final-results/41972/2AOYbrSNU0iLyxn7plY48w ''Texomas,'' "WFISD Bond Election Final Results," accessed May 10, 2014]</ref> | ||
==About the district== | ==About the district== | ||
:: ''See also: [[Wichita Falls Independent School District, Texas]]'' | :: ''See also: [[Wichita Falls Independent School District, Texas]]'' | ||
[[File:Map of Texas highlighting Wichita County.svg|175px|thumb|left|Wichita Falls Independent School District is located in Wichita County, Texas|link=Wichita Falls Independent School District, Texas]] Wichita Falls Independent School District is located in [[Wichita County, Texas]]. The county seat of Wichita County is [[Wichita Falls, Texas|Wichita Falls]]. The county's population was 131,500 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.<ref name=census>[http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48485.html ''U.S. Census,'' "Quick Facts: Wichita County," accessed February 28, 2014]</ref> | [[File:Map of Texas highlighting Wichita County.svg|175px|thumb|left|Wichita Falls Independent School District is located in Wichita County, Texas|link=Wichita Falls Independent School District, Texas]] Wichita Falls Independent School District is located in [[Wichita County, Texas]]. The county seat of Wichita County is [[Wichita Falls, Texas|Wichita Falls]]. The county's population was 131,500 in 2014 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.<ref name=census>[http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48485.html ''U.S. Census,'' "Quick Facts: Wichita County," accessed February 28, 2014]</ref> | ||
===Demographics=== | ===Demographics=== | ||
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==Voter and candidate information== | ==Voter and candidate information== | ||
The Wichita Falls Board of Trustees consists of seven members, two of whom are elected at-large and five by district. They serve four-year terms. There was no '''primary election''' and a '''general election''' took place on May 10, 2014 for three seats. Four seats | The Wichita Falls Board of Trustees consists of seven members, two of whom are elected at-large and five by district. They serve four-year terms. There was no '''primary election''' and a '''general election''' took place on May 10, 2014 for three seats. Four seats were on the ballot in May 2016.<ref>[http://www.wfisd.net/Page/11480 ''Wichita Falls Independent School District,'' "Board of Trustees," accessed March 19, 2014]</ref> | ||
==Elections== | ==Elections== | ||
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===Issues in the district=== | ===Issues in the district=== | ||
====2014 bond proposal==== | ====2014 bond proposal==== | ||
In February 2014, the board approved a $125 million bond aimed at building a new high school ($64 million), | In February 2014, the board approved a $125 million bond aimed at building a new high school ($64 million), a Career and Technical Education Center potentially located at Wichita Falls High School ($24.2 million) and other renovations including those to Hirschi High School ($35 million). The new high school would hold 1,900 students from 10th through 12th grade. The bond would have meant a $122 to $134 increase in taxes for a $100,000 home. Ultimately, the bond did not pass, with 73 percent of voters opposed.<ref name=bond>[http://www.texomashomepage.com/story/d/story/wfisd-bond-election-final-results/41972/2AOYbrSNU0iLyxn7plY48w ''Texomas,'' "WFISD Bond Election Final Results," May 10, 2014]</ref> | ||
==Key deadlines== | ==Key deadlines== | ||
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Three seats on the Wichita Falls Independent School District board were up for general election on May 10, 2014. The two at-large seats were filled by challengers W.O. (Bill) Franklin and Elizabeth Yeager. They unseated incumbent Allyson Flack and defeated challenger Kerry Don Maroney. Place 1 incumbent Bob Payton was unopposed and elected by default.[1]
About the district
Wichita Falls Independent School District is located in Wichita County, Texas. The county seat of Wichita County is Wichita Falls. The county's population was 131,500 in 2014 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[2]
Demographics
Wichita County underperforms in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education attainment and median income but overperforms in terms of poverty rate. The 2010 U.S. Census found that 20.0 percent of Wichita County residents over 25 years old held undergraduate degrees compared to a 26.3 percent rate for the state of Texas. Wichita County had a median income of $45,589 in 2010 compared to $51,563 for Texas. The poverty rate for Wichita County was 13.7 percent in 2010 compared to a 17.4 percent rate for the rest of the state.[2]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Wichita County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 83.3 | 80.6 |
| Black or African American | 10.9 | 12.3 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.5 | 38.2 |
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.
Voter and candidate information
The Wichita Falls Board of Trustees consists of seven members, two of whom are elected at-large and five by district. They serve four-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014 for three seats. Four seats were on the ballot in May 2016.[3]
Elections
2014
Candidates
At-large
- Allyson Flack
- Incumbent and board secretary
- W.O. (Bill) Franklin
- Graduate, Midwestern State University
- Senior Vice President, American National Bank
- Kerry Don Maroney
- Elizabeth Yeager
- Graduate, Sweet Briar College and The University of Texas
- Civic leader
Place 1
- Bob Payton
- Incumbent
- President and Chief Operating Officer, Sharp Iron Group
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Elizabeth Yeager |
33.7% | 5,588 | |
| Nonpartisan | W.O. (Bill) Franklin |
27.9% | 4,617 | |
| Nonpartisan | Allyson Flack Incumbent | 20.3% | 3,372 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kerry Don Maroney | 18.1% | 2,994 | |
| Total Votes | 16,571 | |||
| Source: Texomas, "WFISD Bond Election Final Results," May 10, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate has received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.[4]
What was at stake?
Issues in the district
2014 bond proposal
In February 2014, the board approved a $125 million bond aimed at building a new high school ($64 million), a Career and Technical Education Center potentially located at Wichita Falls High School ($24.2 million) and other renovations including those to Hirschi High School ($35 million). The new high school would hold 1,900 students from 10th through 12th grade. The bond would have meant a $122 to $134 increase in taxes for a $100,000 home. Ultimately, the bond did not pass, with 73 percent of voters opposed.[5]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Wichita Falls Independent School District election in 2014:[6]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The election for various municipal positions — Mayor of Wichita Falls and Councilors 3, 4 and 5 — was scheduled to be on the ballot, however the city canceled these elections due to unopposed races. The candidates will be declared elected and take office in May.[7] In the May 10 election, voters also declined a $125 million bond proposal aimed at the construction of two schools and the renovation of a third.[5]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Wichita + Falls + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Wichita Falls Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Wichita County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texomas, "WFISD Bond Election Final Results," accessed May 10, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Wichita County," accessed February 28, 2014
- ↑ Wichita Falls Independent School District, "Board of Trustees," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed March 14, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Texomas, "WFISD Bond Election Final Results," May 10, 2014
- ↑ Wichita Falls Independent School District, "Board Candidate Information," accessed March 19, 2014
- ↑ Wichita Falls, Texas, "Election Information," accessed March 19, 2014
| 2014 Wichita Falls Independent School District Elections | |
| Wichita County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Allyson Flack • W.O. (Bill) Franklin • Kerry Don Maroney • Elizabeth Yeager Place 1: Incumbent, Bob Payton |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
