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Jim Brink
Jim Brink was an at-large representative on the Pickerington Local School District Board of Education. He was first elected in 2004 and served until 2007. He was elected again in 2011. Brink sought another term in the general election on November 3, 2015.[1] Jim Brink lost the general election on November 3, 2015.
Biography
Brink is retired from working in the field of science and technology. He worked in research and development and started two technology companies throughout his career. He now teaches math as an adjunct professor at Ohio University Pickerington. Brink obtained a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Muskingum College. He went on to earn a master's degree and a doctorate degree from The Ohio State University.[2]
Elections
2015
Opposition
Two of the five seats on the Pickerington Local School District Board of Education were up for election on November 3, 2015. All members represent the district at-large.
Keith Kristoff and Michelle Waterhouse defeated incumbent Jim Brink and challenger Mark Kenney in the election for the two seats up for election.[1][3][4]
Results
| Pickerington Local School District, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michelle Waterhouse |
34.0% | 6,138 |
| Keith Kristoff |
25.5% | 4,603 |
| Jim Brink Incumbent | 24.8% | 4,471 |
| Mark Kenney | 15.6% | 2,818 |
| Total Votes | 18,030 | |
| Source: Franklin County, Ohio', "2015 General Election Official Results," accessed November 27, 2015 Fairfield County, Ohio, "Election Summary Report," accessed November 27, 2015 | ||
Endorsmements
Brink received no official endorsements in this election.
About the district
- See also: Pickerington Local School District, Ohio
Pickerington Local School District is located in northeastern Ohio in Fairfield County. The county seat is Cleveland. According the United States Census Bureau, the county was home to 150,381 residents in 2014.[5] Pickerington Local School District was the 17th-largest school district in Ohio, serving 10,061 students during the 2012-2013 school year.[6]
Demographics
Fairfield County outperformed the rest of Ohio in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 26 percent of county residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree, compared to 25.2 percent of state residents. The median household income in the county was $58,786, compared to $48,308 for the state. The poverty rate for the county was 11.9 percent, compared to 15.8 percent for the entire state.[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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fairfield County, Ohio, "November 2, 2015 Certified Candidate List," accessed August 7, 2015
- ↑ Pickerington Local School District, "Jim Brink," accessed October 29, 2015
- ↑ Pickerington Local School District, "Board of Education," accessed July 28, 2015
- ↑ Franklin County, Ohio', "2015 General Election Unofficial Results," accessed November 3, 2015 Fairfield County, Ohio, "Election Summary Report," accessed November 4, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 United States Census Bureau, "Fairfield County, Ohio," accessed July 28, 2015
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "District Directory Information," accessed July 28, 2015
- ↑ Fairfield County Board of Elections, "Election Information & Results," accessed January 13, 2014
| 2015 Pickerington Local School District Elections | |
| Fairfield County, Ohio | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Jim Brink • Mark Kenney • Keith Kristoff • Michelle Waterhouse |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional measures on the ballot |
