Tito Richards
Tito Richards was a candidate for at-large representative on the Yuma Elementary School District Governing Board in Arizona. He ran for office in the November 4, 2014, general election against incumbents Barbara Foote, Karen Griffin and Karl Koenig. Richards was defeated in the general election.
Biography
Richards is a native of Yuma, Arizona. He attended Yuma High School for two years and graduated from EOC Charter High School. He attended college for two years at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At the time of his candidacy, Richards was attending Arizona Western College and seeking a B.S. in elementary education. He worked in children's behavioral health, specifically with autistic and disabled children.[1]
Elections
2014
Three at-large seats were up for election to four-year terms on the Yuma Elementary Governing Board in the November 4, 2014, general election.
Two of the seats up for election were regular four-year terms. Tito Richards joined incumbents Karen Griffin, Barbara Foote and Karl Koenig in the race. Foote was appointed to the board in 2012 to fill a vacancy. She sought her first elected term on the board.[1]
No candidate filed to run for the third seat, which was a two-year term. The governing board may file three names of potential appointees for consideration by the county school superintendent within 30 days after the notification of the vacancy, but the superintendent is not required to choose from that list. The county superintendent appointed a temporary member to serve until 2016.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Karen Griffin Incumbent |
34.8% | 7,125 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barbara Foote Incumbent |
28.9% | 5,927 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karl Koenig Incumbent | 26.1% | 5,351 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tito Richards | 10.2% | 2,097 | |
| Total Votes | 20,500 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Yuma County Director of Election Services Sue Stallworth Reynolds," March 6, 2015 | ||||
Funding
As of September 15, 2014, Richards reported no contributions or expenditures to the Yuma County Election Services.[4]
Campaign themes
2014
Richards provided the following campaign themes to the Yuma County Superintendent's office:
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About the district
- See also: Yuma Elementary School District, Arizona
Yuma Elementary School District is located in Yuma, Arizona, the county seat of Yuma County. In 2013, Yuma County was home to 201,201 residents according to United States Census Bureau estimates. In the 2011-2012 school year, Yuma Elementary School District was the 30th-largest school district in Arizona and served 9,236 students.[6]
Demographics
Yuma County underperformed compared to the rest of Arizona in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 14.2 percent of Yuma County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.6 percent in Arizona. The median household income for the county was $41,156 compared to $50,256 statewide. The poverty rate in Yuma County was 21.4 percent compared to 17.2 percent statewide.[6]
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Yuma County Superintendent's Office, "Candidates Information: Yuma Elementary School District No. 1," accessed September 12, 2014
- ↑ Yuma Sun, "Four school board elections canceled," September 5, 2014
- ↑ Yuma Elementary Policy Manual, "Unexpired Term Fulfillment," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Yuma County, "2014 CAMPAIGN FINANCE FILINGS," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 United States Census Bureau, "Yuma County, Arizona, Quick Facts," accessed August 18, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Previous Arizona Elections," accessed September 2, 2014
| 2014 Yuma Elementary School District Elections | |
| Yuma County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Karen Griffin • Incumbent, Barbara Foote • Incumbent, Karl Koenig • Tito Richards
At-large, two-year term: • No candidates filed for this race. |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
