Paul Wayne Godfrey
Paul Wayne Godfrey was a Republican candidate for the at-large seat on the Hall County Board of Education in Georgia. He lost against incumbent William E. Thompson in the primary election on May 20, 2014.
Biography
Godfrey received a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Georgia. He later earned an M.S. in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of Central Oklahoma and an M.S. in management from Troy State University. Godfrey also holds an Ed.D. in workforce education from the University of Georgia. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 23 years of service. Godfrey worked for 17 years teaching computer science, management and math at area colleges.[1]
Elections
2014
- See also: Hall County Schools elections (2014)
Paul Wayne Godfrey ran against William E. Thompson in the Republican primary on May 20, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  William E. Thompson Incumbent |
63.2% | 6,777 | |
| Republican | Paul Wayne Godfrey | 36.8% | 3,953 | |
| Total Votes | 10,730 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Hall County Chief Registrar Charlotte Sosabee," March 5, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Godfrey reported $2,448.00 in contributions and $2,553.96 in expenditures and debts to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, leaving his campaign with $85.96 in debt prior to the primary election.[2]
Endorsements
Godfrey did not receive any official endorsements in this election.
Campaign themes
2014
Godfrey's campaign website listed his themes for the 2014 race:
| “ | Getting state of the art education and training for our children is essential to make them competitive in the world. Just as important is providing state of the art training for our teachers. Combining this with a locally controlled, stable curriculum, that includes education for life (athletics, arts, etc.), and doesn't change from year to year based on an "expert's" whim will help guarantee a stellar system. This practical educational system in our K through 12 schools, when coupled with the technical and academic college systems in our county, offer us a competitive edge in competing in the world of tomorrow. We will have the tools to help attract businesses and other enterprises to come to our county now and in the future. We will have the capacity for enhancing everyone's quality of life. With a strategic plan to point the way, our success into the future will be ensured.
Now, everything can't be done all at once without a hodgepodge of priorities and wasted effort. Below are the top three things that I believe we need to emphasize. They are about curriculum, teaching, and strategic planning.
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| —Paul Wayne Godfrey's campaign website, (2014) | ||
About the district
- See also: Hall County Public Schools, Georgia
Hall County Schools is located in Hall County, Georgia. The county seat of Hall County is Gainesville, Georgia. Hall County was home to 187,745 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[5] Hall County Schools was the 15th-largest school district in Georgia, serving 26,261 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[6]
Demographics
Hall County underperformed in comparison to the rest of Georgia in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 22.1 percent of Hall County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 27.8 percent for Georgia as a whole. The median household income in Hall County was $52,174 compared to $49,604 for the state of Georgia. The poverty rate in Hall County was 16.8 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[5]
| Racial Demographics, 2012[5] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Hall County (%) | Georgia (%) |
| White | 87.5 | 62.8 |
| Black or African American | 8.0 | 31.2 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Asian | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9 | 9.2 |
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.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Paul + Wayne + Godfrey + Hall + County + Schools + Georgia"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Elect Paul Godfrey, "Resume," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ GA Easy File, "Search Results: Hall County," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Elect Paul Godfrey, "Issues," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 United States Census Bureau, "Hall County, Georgia," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 13, 2014
| 2014 Hall County Schools Elections | |
| Hall County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Post 1: • Samuel R. Chapman Post 2: • Traci McBride • Mark Pettitt • Brian G. Sloan |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
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