In one of the most crowded school board races in Central Jersey, 11 candidates were vying for four seats on the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School Board of Education. We must be proactive in negotiations with local governments and real estate developers to work on sensible growth that will not overburden our schools.. In Warren County, Schwetschenau received 45 votes; Eilert received 33 votes; Elizabeth Mason received 32 votes; and Washburn received 30 votes. var photocredit = "'' 'Lilian Maughan (Courtesy photograph)'"; I would love to be a part of a school board that is able to provide opportunities and experiences to students distinguishing Lebanon schools as a top-notch program. From the time we moved to Lebanon, we knew that we had found the right place to raise our children. (Lebanon) School Director at Large (Vote for four) Democrat/Republican Cedric Jordan 1,349 Democrat/Republican Tracy Johnsen 1,351 Democrat Joshua W. Spaulding 1,333 Republican Debra L. Bowman 1,885 Write-In 335 (Northern Lebanon) School Director at Large (Vote for four) Democrat/Republican Staci L. Murray 1,449 Candidate 2 LEBANON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 SPRINGBORO COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT . Ed Richter has been a working journalist for 36 years, with the last 32 years working in various capacities covering Butler and Warren counties as a reporter and an editor. The results of each election are posted after they have been returned to the Office of the City Clerk. Based on the school district's estimates, the measure would have cost a property owner with a home assessed at $175,000 about $45.50 per year. var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); I am a full time First Class Patrolman for the Lebanon Police Department and have served our community for over 5 years. Forest Hills Local School District residents voted out incumbentboard president Forest Heis Tuesday evening, according to unofficial election results. Preparing for the future is done by reviewing past accomplishments and determining what was successful, what wasnt, and what could or should have been done differently. I also love this community and want to see it grow and prosper and it all starts with the education we offer through our school system. Total Precincts. The district also serves families in Clermont and Warren counties. Perry Township needs a representative on the board, I advocate for my patients every shift, therefore I would like the opportunity to advocate for the needs of our students, teachers and parents. The Upper Valley Business Alliance is hosting an online candidates night at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. I am a father of three children; two LHS graduates and one 7th grade student who attends LMS, so I have first-hand experience with and a vested interest in the system and realize that the decisions I would make on the board will not only have the potential to affect the corporation, but also my own family. MacCutcheon is married and has two grown stepsons. in 1990 with my BSN. Barely 12 months after Biden captured the state by 10 points, the governors race was supposed to be a comfortable win for Democrats. Six candidates vying for two seats on Lebanon school board Local News By Ed Richter Oct 19, 2021 There is plenty of competition in the Lebanon Board of Education race this fall, as six. Sean Adams: With nearly half of the precincts reporting in, the race for York Countys Judge of the Court of Common Pleas is extremely close between the three candidates. They do not that its too soon to gauge the effects of new voting restrictions in place in a few states. 1 in the state and No. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. If our kids are to be well-positioned to thrive in the workplace, become the next generation of thinkers, doers and leaders, then we need to equip them with the resources to train now, he said, adding that can be done in part by building on the school districts reserve funds and planning for longer-term projects than those initially pitched. After graduating high school I served in the United States Army, after my military career I attended Indiana University Kelly School of Business and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a minor in International Economics. A group of activists recently called on the district to defund the position, saying that having a police officer in the schools is an unwarranted intrusion of the criminal justice system in an educational setting. And she said there was an e-pollbook issue in Lehigh County. Our community is slated to experience growth in the near future and with this election cycle the board will receive at least two new members. Please be patient while counties count all the ballots. I was humbled in 2019 to serve as the president of the board that selected a new leader for LCSC who was a true servant leader. In fact, there has been such a tumult over those borough council and school board contests that the moderator of a popular local social media site shut down political commenting until after the election. Of the six candidates for four seats,Gregory Lamay, Melanie Gurgiolo, Josceylon Buchs and David LaTorre are in the lead. Adams, who will become the second Black mayor of the nations largest city, first triumphed this summer in a crowded Democratic primary after he struck a nuanced stance on law enforcement issues. CAN'T VIEW THE RESULTS? Loading. So, apart from the Harrisburg mayoral race, what are the other big elections in the state? Two three-year terms. For school board race results and other local municipal results, use the links below. }, Lisa Vallejo Sorensen (Courtesy photograph) Kantor, a retired orthopedic surgeon with children in the middle and high school, said there is no question that our schools need to be modernized.. UPDATE 6:26 p.m.: Out in the western end of the state, the Pittsburgh City Paper is reporting that two GOP committees are asking voters to write in a controversial, extremist militia leader for Allegheny County sheriff. Doing so will allow us to develop a blueprint for the future and better serve our children. According to unofficial results, Stewart received 6,113 votes; Jonas received 6,089 votes; and Bibb received 5,955 votes in Hamilton County. . I have two daughters in the school system as well. Its difficult to say, as the advent of mail-in balloting showed last year that not all returns come at the same speed. Lebanon County voters headed to the polls Tuesday to vote for a magisterial district judge, school directors, mayors and more. Summary Results Report 2021 Municipal Election November 2, 2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS Lebanon County SCHOOL DIRECTOR AT LARGE NORTHERN LEBANON Vote For 4 Provisional Mail-In/Absentee Election Day TOTAL DEM/REP STACI L. MURRAY 1,477 1,090 382 5 DEM/REP KATE KIMBLE-TUSZYNSKI 1,205 839 360 6 Rs have pulled ahead in every raceSupremeMcLaughlin-D: 887,217Brobson-R: 926,173SuperiorSullivan-R: 984,118Lane-D: 820,623CommonwealthWallace-R: 895,649Crompton-R: 839,458Dumas-D: 832,643Spurgeon-D: 755,764. At the same time, projected expenses go up over time. I am 48 years old, married to my husband, Chris. Learn More About My Campaign:Trey Hendrix for Lebanon School Board. Results Voter Turnout . Fish 7,446 to 2,791. Finally, I would like to shout out my mother, Natalia Agudelo, and my siblings, Lucas, Toby, and Cynthia, for alwaysbeing supportiveof me. Providing our children more opportunities to succeed is one of my main goals. Wanda Williams election night watch party at S Club in Harrisburg. In Northampton County, where the headline race is for county executive, only 74% of voters who requested mail-in ballots returned them. These candidacies signal just how large the AAPI electorate has multiplied with more feeling empowered to be a voice in the political fray. //LBtag_id.innerHTML = ''; Both Cumberland and Franklin counties have said that they dont expect to have all their mail-in ballots counted until the next day. Republican incumbent Recorder of Deeds Tammy Shearer leads Democratic challenger David J. But maybe that means we just have more work to do.". One of the races that is getting the most national attention this year is the Virginia governors race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin. I believe the largest current levy is due for another vote in 2022. losing the Democrat primary to City Council President Wanda Williams. //LBtag_id.innerHTML = ''; Many of the candidates alluded to the need for fiscal responsibility in their campaigns after voters passed the district's combined five-year operating levy and 30-year bond issue in May, costing the average homeownerabout $1,890 per year. Please subscribe to keep reading. I genuinely care about the direction the district is heading and am very excited with some very key new roles at LCS (superintendent, treasurer and athletic director).. I am a Lebanon graduate of the class of 1988 and have served our community as a firefighter for 30 years and as a LCSC school board member for eight years. Our children attended Perry-Worth Elementary and Lebanon Middle School. var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); I would also like to make available more vocational, trade, technical and life skills training to the schools to help ALL students be prepared for their future. READ MORE: Former police captain wins New York City mayoral race, Mayor Eric Papenfuse joins volunteers and poll workers at his campaign headquarters on North Second Street about 90 minutes after the polls close on election day, Nov. 2, 2021. var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; Republicans currently hold 113 seats to the Democrats 88 seats. (Eduardo Munoz/Pool Photo via AP)AP. Lebanon is in the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. There is plenty of competition in the Lebanon Board of Education race this fall, as six candidates are vying to replace two incumbents. I am anxious to learn more about our school system and working as a team with the other members of the school board. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Incumbent mayor Eric Papenfuse was among those greeting voters outside the polling place late Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE: Alvin Bragg elected Manhattans first Black district attorney, NEW: Aftab Pureval wins Cincinnatis mayoral race, according to unofficial results from the Hamilton County Board of Elections, making him the first Asian American elected to lead the city. Republican Tim Rowbottom is a distant third. var photocredit = "'' 'Joshua Flanders'"; Search by address to find your voting district and polling place. The city of Corvallis continues to clear illegal homeless campers from public property such as the BMX Track. I would like to focus on teacher and student retention, fiscal responsibility and transparency, accountability for academic achievement, plan for future growth of our schools. 62 in the country this year, A large donor to both of their campaigns was Zachary Haines, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The emergency levies cannot increase in the revenue they bring in, even if property values increase, he said. READ MORE: Decision day for voters in Harrisburgs mayoral race. And here are the results from Perry County: From the Associated Press: Democrat Larry Krasner won election to a second term Tuesday night, handily defeating a challenge by Republican Chuck Peruto. Most of the candidates this year told The Enquirer they did not appreciate the way the district handled this change, though few stated they would be in favor of switching the mascot back if elected. (Courtesy photographs)'"; Another look at real-time results in Erie, via @GoErie pic.twitter.com/mt1IzLj5gE, Mayor Paige Cognetti speaking now on WNEP2 and https://t.co/LVM4XKmPDc declaring victory pic.twitter.com/xFcsijQQ6A. Eilert and Schwetschenau received the most votes in Clermont county, too, with 1,287 and 1,290 votes, respectively. Registered Democrats requested more mail ballots than registered Republicans in 65 out of the 67 counties in the state. MacCutcheon received 3,150 votes and Daulton received . Date set, candidates lining up, for special election to fill state Sen. Dave Arnold's seat, Pa. primary results: What voters chose on ballot questions, checks on governors' power, Live updates: News from the polls as Lebanon County votes in the primary. var tag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkLebSchool-tc-vn-022521,ph4'); Question is whether he will match the 35% highwater mark for GOP mayoral candidates in the modern era set in 2007 by Mark DeSantis. var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); I am 48 years old, married to my husband, Chris. Bragg, a 48-year-old civil rights lawyer and former federal prosecutor, defeated Republican Thomas Kenniff to join a growing wave of progressive, reform-minded prosecutors across the country. Twenty-three of those years, I was a treasury management banker working with companies to streamline their accounting processes and. //var LBtag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkLBLebSchool-tc-vn-022521,ph7'); var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; The district covers Lebanon and parts. Ballots Cast. var currentLocation = window.location; Voters elected incumbent Paul Balent and newcomers Sara Bitter and Lynne Stieger to Sycamore Schools' board of education Tuesday. Eric Adams, Brooklyn borough president and Democratic candidate for New York City mayor speaks during a debate with Republican candidate for New York City mayor Curtis Sliwa at the ABC 7 studios in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. tag_id.innerHTML = ''; On the subject of CRT, we need to assure parents and the community through transparency that Lebanon does not include CRT in their classrooms.. I knew that there was a good opportunity, I could possibly play a small role in the selection of a new superintendent who would lead our corporation and community into the future. In a May 18 statement to Mid-Valley Media, Superintendent Bo Yates thanked everyone who voted, despite the outcome. Pa. municipal election resultsCouncilsCourtsMayorsStatewide resultsSchool Board resultsFor school board race results and other local municipal results, use the links below.Adams County Cumberland County Dauphin County Franklin County Juniata County Lancaster County Lebanon CountyMifflin CountyPerry CountyYork County, Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. There was a problem saving your notification. var tag_id = document.getElementById('buylinkLebSchool-tc-vn-022521,ph2'); var sellablestring = "COPYRIGHT VALLEY NEWS"; As a taxpayer, I believe all who pay into our schools have an interest in the success of our students, because we are all investing into this school district, and we all share in its success, he said. NORTH HUNTERDON-VOORHEES Board of Education, Lebanon Borough. Half of the $20 million bond was to address its structural integrity. 25.1%. Ultimately, success or failure for a school district rests on the quality and quantity of the outcomes provided to the students and the community, he said. 2021 Municipal Primary Election May 18, 2021 OFFICIAL RESULTS Lebanon County DEM JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT Vote For 1 Provisional Mail-In/Absentee Election Day . Thats including all mail-ins and in-person votes from 10 city precincts. If the budget is defeated, a default spending plan of $46.6 million would take effect. Main article: School board elections, 2021 Elections Academic performance Additional elections The table below contains links to all school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2021 in this state. When I first ran in 2010, I researched the duties of the school board member but still really had no idea what being a board member entailed. I am a registered nurse of 30 years, currently working in the Emergency Department. Sycamore Schools came in at No. Former police captain wins New York City mayoral race, Decision day for voters in Harrisburgs mayoral race, Mayoral races in three cities could be huge milestones for Asian American candidates, Eager for election returns? Williams has 1,264 votes or 63.1 percent of the ballots counted thus far. View tax information for properties in Lebanon County by searching for an address or map number. Voters of any partyaffiliation will be able to cast a "yes" or "no" vote on four ballot questions. Instead,McAuliffe, a prominent figure in Democratic politics and a former Virginia governor, was locked in a dead heat with former business executiveYoungkinas he tried to reclaim the post. The Board of Trustees consists of five (5) elected members, elected at large by the district's eligible voters for four (4) year terms. After meeting our new school superintendent, Dr. Jon Milleman, and witnessing his passion and excitement for the future of LCSC, I decided to run for the school board. Here are thelatest results in the May 18 election. The money was targeted to fix leaky roofs and faulty air-conditioning machinery as well as Lebanon High's swimming pool, owned by the school district but made available to the public by the Lebanon Aquatic District. tag_id.innerHTML = ''; Voter Turnout. Information on the event and how to watch is at Lebanonnh.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1618. My name is Robert Wirey and I am running for the at-large seat for the LCSC School Board. In 2016, I ran on the experience and leadership that I could bring to the board. I have recently accepted a position as the director of transportation at a private engineering consulting firm. From reporter Steve Marroni, who is covering Cumberland County tonight: Some early results from Cumberland County are rolling in. A successful school district strives to create a healthy, safe, and positive environment where children can grow and develop and reach their goals.. Daulton said quality education has always been an interest to her and she believes she can bring her wisdom and experiences as a mom and conservative along with the knowledge gained as a successful business woman to help in this endeavor. In a last-minute decision, a Superior Courtjudge denied a requestby the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey and the League of Women Voters to extend voting hours to 9:30 after reports of votingproblems across the statein connection witha new electronic systemto verify the identify of voters. Washburn received 1,029 votes behind candidate Al Juram. or 28.7 percent. The most important issues we currently face are medical freedom and critical race theory. Election officials estimate overall turnout to be 31.12% countywide. Kings serves more than 4,600 students, according to state data. Search by address or use your location to find your magisterial district and the location of your district's courthouse. Two Sycamore school board candidates, Bill Laverty and Josh Wooley, raised exceptionally high donations for their campaigns this year compared to other candidates in the region. Magisterial. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Six are vying for four seats. Adams County Cumberland County Dauphin. var currentLocation = window.location; That could leave a few questions marks in some contested races. All of these questions would need to be more clearly answered for me to decide, she said. He and his wife have two children. School officials estimate the budget would add about 86 cents to the local school property tax rate, which amounts to an additional $215 for a property valued at $250,000. Courts Mayors Statewide results School Board results For school board race results and other local municipal results, use the links below. At the same time, we must look forward and prepare for the future. 166,843. Democrat Ed Gainey has taken a significant lead over Republican Tony Moreno in the race for mayor of Pittsburgh.With 67% of precincts reporting, Mr. Gainey has a 24,000 vote lead over Mr. Moreno. var photocredit = "'' 'Lisa Vallejo Sorensen (Courtesy photograph)'"; And am happily married to Scott Pell, who is a Deputy Sheriff for Boone County. The hope, officials have said, is to keep Lebanons school buildings free of leaks and potentially dangerous aging air-conditioning machinery through the next decade. Daulton said parents and the community have an impact on the success of the Lebanon district. Follow her on Twitter via @maddiepfeifer_. He believes most people agree there are several areas Lebanon can improve in as a district. The ballot will contain no opposition argument. Thats it for Election night 2021! You have permission to edit this article. MacCutcheon said the board needs more effective communication with all community members. A big glug of votes just hit the state department site, and the races are much closer. (Mark Pynes | PennLive), Vote count updateSupreme CourtMcLaughlin-D: 334,802Brobson-R: 224,373Superior CourtTimika Lane-D: 310,926Megan Sullivan-R: 242,495Commonwealth CourtLori Dumas-D: 318,530David Lee Spurgeon-D: 291,295Stacy Marie Wallace-R: 219,578Drew Crompton-R: 201,883, Wanda Williams attends an election night watch party at S Club, at 2940 N. 7th St. in Harrisburg. When people in some parts of Lebanon County look at their ballots for the May 18 primary they'll see that most local races are uncontested or lightly contested, but many school board elections . Voter Registration Office Currently selected; Election Results; 2021 Summary Links : 2021 Municipal Primary Election - Summary Results. Lebanon County voters headed to the polls Tuesday to vote for a magisterial district judge, school directors, mayors and more. All rights reserved (About Us). READ MORE: Mayoral races in three cities could be huge milestones for Asian American candidates. 2022 Elections Mt. A successful school district puts a premium on great teachers and supports all extracurricular activities. All rights reserved. From Jan Murphy: While reporting Tuesdays municipal election went smoothly, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth Veronica Degraffenreid said her department responded to and monitored 76 isolated issues that were reported. cparksforlcsc@gmail.com(Campaign email address). I am a firm believer that great schools build great communities. That is based on unofficial and incomplete vote totals from the state Department of State. The members are elected from, and must reside in, geographic districts as follows: There are two at-large seats, which may be held by anyone residing in Center, Perry, or Worth townships. if (photocredit.indexOf(sellablestring) > -1) { I have a great passion for analyzing government policy and political strategy but have always been infatuated with learning about history and historical figures. On growth, he said the district must analyze the large developments that are planned, to understand the implications on budget, facilities, staffing and infrastructure needs. var currentLocation = window.location; She is self-employed and owns Whistlejacket Farm. That means seeking out and rewarding quality teaching, building on the school districts academic and extracurricular programs, and upgrading technology, said Maughan, whose two sons attend Lebanon schools. Perhaps one of the most notable contests in the central Pennsylvania region is the mayoral seat in Harrisburg, where two-term Mayor Eric Papenfuse is looking to write-in a third term after losing the Democrat primary to City Council President Wanda Williams. He added that the maintenance projects cannot be funded through the district's operations levy, so the district will have to make some tough choices regarding these projects. UpdateMcLaughlin-D: 528,140Brobson-R: 491,223Sullivan-R: 524,699Lane-D: 489,421Dumas-D: 499,319Wallace-R: 477,309Spurgeon-D: 453,912Crompton-R: 444,969. //LBtag_id.innerHTML = ''; Markey said hes running for a seat on the school board to continue doing whats right for students and staff. Not pictured is candidate Jason Gillespie. There were six candidates running for two open seats on the Lebanon school board. https://t.co/1npyo1af9B. Former deputy superintendent Tianay Amat has stepped in as interim superintendent in the meantime. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)AP. Bowers came in after Craig with 18,490 votes, and candidate Gary Favors came in last with 12,040 votes. Learn More About My Campaign:Vote Helen Pell for Lebanon Community School Board. Thedistrict serves nearly 5,400 students, primarily inBlue Ash and Montgomery. The 113th House seat in Lackawanna County features four candidates vying to fill the seat vacated last year by five-term Democratic incumbent Marty Flynn. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). We have been married for 24 years and have four children, Evan 22, Levi, 20, Kennedi 15, and Hudson, 14. Most of the people in our community know us as the Christmas Light guy on John Bart Road. She immediately resigned after being charged with theft relating to the misuse of campaign funds. var photocredit = photocredit.toUpperCase(); As early returns came in, challenger Nichole Piland held a 26-vote lead over incumbent Todd Gestrin. Cincinnati Public Schools serves more than 35,000 students and is the third-largest public school district in the state of Ohio. }, Renee DePalo (Courtesy photograph) There are so many places to enjoy the Lebanon Valley on foot! In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and spending time outdoors. if (photocredit.indexOf(sellablestring) > -1) { You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Twenty-three of those years, I was a treasury management banker working with companies to streamline their accounting processes and reducing their expenses. My son Grant is a senior. I won that election and I quickly realized the scope of the position and realized how much I really didnt know. The write-in total, which is where incumbent Mayor Eric Papenfuses support will lie, is just 654, or 32.7 percent. You can see the results here: General Election 2021: Results from Harrisburg mayor, city council, school board races. For me it is how can we become a more competitive district versus other area school districts, he said, pointing to areas of staff compensation, educational opportunities and programs, diversity and inclusion and offered and facility improvement. Tad for Lebanon Community School Board (Facebook). READ MORE: Eager for election returns? }, Lilian Maughan (Courtesy photograph) Whats extraordinary is how spread out they are Cincinnati, Boston and Seattle. //LBtag_id.innerHTML = ''; The lead is about 15,000 votes. In recent polling among registered voters, Murphy was holding a 9-point lead. Official Election Results. Those packages, which have so far failed to hit the 60% threshold needed to pass at the polls, last totaled $20.4 million, and the high cost is largely why the School Board declined to put forward a similar proposal during the COVID-19 pandemic this year. tag_id.innerHTML = ''; Running for school board has been something I have wanted to do since our two oldest boys were in middle school. Incumbent Elizabeth Johnston came in last of the 11 candidates with 434 votes, unofficial results show. From the AP: Polls were closing Tuesday night in the nations most closely watched off-year election as Virginia voters chose between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin in a campaign that became partly a referendum on President Joe Bidens first year in office. In Hamilton County, Eilert received 1,531 votes; Washburn received 1,331 votes; and Schwetschenau received 1,307 votes. Former superintendent Laura Mitchell resigned last spring to take over as CEO and president of Beech Acres Parenting Center. "In my opinion, nothing is more important than our children's education," Haines wrote to The Enquirer via text. Skip to Main Content. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Term limits prevented Donchez from seeking another four years in office. The Lebanon justice Center is one of three Ballot Drop-Off locations in Lebanon. The quality of education that the students receive will have major implications on their success and ultimately shape the future of this City, County, State, Nation and World. Live. More:'I don't know where I'm at.' The district also serves families in Clermont County, though no votes from the county came in for the Forest Hills school board race. The Butler County district has been in the spotlight a couple of times this election season, when U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel was escorted out of a school board meeting for speaking out against mask mandates,and then again in an Enquirer investigation into two candidates' possible campaign finance law violations through the use of Venmo. One group wants to see the citys aging school buildings upgraded and a high value placed on new programs and services for Lebanons 1,600 students. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. We have lived in Lebanon since 2006. tag_id.innerHTML = ''; var sellablestring = "COPYRIGHT VALLEY NEWS";