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Henry D. Allen, Jr.
Henry D. Allen, Jr. was an at-large member of the Falcon School District 49 Board of Education in Colorado. He was first appointed to the board in June 2013.[1] Allen lost election against five other candidates for three available seats on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Allen served for 24 years in the U.S. Army including a stint during the Gulf War. He later served as a Deputy Sheriff in El Paso County from 1995 until his retirement in 2009. Allen is a board member of the Black/Latino Coalition and president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).[2]
Elections
2013
Allen sought a full term on the board against fellow incumbent Tammy Harold as well as challengers Chris Bombria, Kevin Butcher, David H. Moore and John Graham.
Election results
| Falcon School District 49, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Tammy Harold Incumbent |
25.6% | 7,331 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kevin Butcher |
18.4% | 5,261 | |
| Nonpartisan | David H. Moore |
17.2% | 4,927 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Graham | 15% | 4,304 | |
| Nonpartisan | Chris Bombria | 13.3% | 3,816 | |
| Nonpartisan | Henry D. Allen, Jr. Incumbent | 10.6% | 3,025 | |
| Total Votes | 28,664 | |||
| Source: El Paso County, Colorado, "2013 Coordinated Election," November 14, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Allen reported $2,670.65 in contributions and $2,670.65 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left his campaign with no cash on hand.[3]
Endorsements
Allen received the endorsement of the Falcon Republican Party during the 2013 campaign.[2]
Campaign themes
2013
Allen explained his views on the major issues facing the district during a candidate forum:[4]
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“My vision for the district is much like the that of the chief education officer, to regain and maintain the trust of the taxpayers, and to grow a robust portfolio of distinct, exceptional schools. I truly want the students, teachers, all staff members and parents in this district to feel their schools and departments are an extension of their home. I'm very passionate about the education of all children. I believe education and parents’ choices in the education of their children are critical if America is to continue being the beacon of hope for the rest of the world. I want District 49 to be that school district that produces the next generation of leaders. We are very capable of that goal, because we have great students, great teachers, great supporting staff and to top it off, a great comunity [sic]. I look forward to serving this community an additional four years.” |
Demographics
El Paso County lagged behind state averages for median income and higher education achievement while outperforming the state poverty rate in 2010. The average household income in El Paso County was $57,079 compared to $57,685 for the state of Colorado. The poverty rate in El Paso County was 11.7% compared to 12.5% for the entire state. The U.S. Census also found that 35.1% of El Paso County residents aged 25 years and older earned a bachelor's degree, compared to a 36.3% rate in Colorado.[5]
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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
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Falcon Herald, "Front Page," accessed October 29, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Falcon Republican Party, "Henry Allen," accessed October 29, 2013
- ↑ Colorado TRACER, "Candidate Detail," accessed December 19, 2013
- ↑ Falcon School District 49, "BOE Elections Information," accessed October 29, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedQuickfact - ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, “Voter Registration Numbers,” accessed October 28, 2013
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