John Sluder
John Sluder was a candidate for the District E seat on the Mesa County Valley School District 51 School Board in Colorado. He lost election to the board against incumbent Greg Mikolai on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Sluder is a Colorado native, having lived in Grand Junction for 25 years. He is a businessman and has been an educator for the last 15 years at Western Colorado Community College.[1]
Elections
2013
Sluder lost to incumbent Greg Mikolai for the District E seat on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Mesa County Valley School District 51, District E General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Greg Mikolai Incumbent |
51.9% | 18,931 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Sluder | 48.1% | 17,569 | |
| Total Votes | 36,500 | |||
| Source: Mesa County, Colorado, "2013 Coordinated Election," accessed December 16, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Sluder reported $8,108.00 in contributions and $7,907.97 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left his campaign with $200.03 on hand.[2]
Endorsements
Sluder was endorsed by the Mesa County Republican Women.[3]
Campaign themes
Sluder stated the following about his vision on his website:[4]
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I have a vision that supports the kind of real-world education our 21st Century learners will need to meet the challenges of a changing and very competitive world. I’ve formulated my vision for students in Mesa County through years of experience as an educator, and in the private sector. My vision, core values, and leadership skills are what drives me in my effort to ensure that School District 51 offers the best education possible to our kids. The conditions of the 21st Century workplace demand that we offer multiple pathways for students and parents to access the education that is best for them. The economic conditions of today demand that we have a shared accountability to make sure our schools thrive, even when budgets are tight. Mine is a vision that brings together the entire community in that shared accountability, because it makes good sense for families, schools, and for the business community which is counting on a skilled, well-educated workforce. My opponent receives his funding from organizations which oppose the changes and innovations that will help our kids succeed in the 21st Century. My opponent would keep us in the 20th Century, where school policies protect unions, instead of students. My opponent appears to more committed to his union donors, than to the vision of a great education for students in Mesa County. |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
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See also
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