Election Update
New numbers from King County elections:
Position 1
Maier 51.94
Peaslee 36.67
Cummings 10.71
Mostly the same with Peter going up 1%.
Position 2
Carr 40.55
Martin 30.24
Whelan 17.53
Menage 5.69
Weber 5.27
Again, almost exactly where we left them last night.
Position 3
Martin-Morris 41.92
Buetow 28.59
Dunn 26.15
Again, virtually the same. Buetow has 291 more votes than Dunn. I'm thinking this one could go through the weekend.
Position 6
Sundquist 43.91
McLaren 29.78
Anderson 21.06
Sundquist goes up about 1% but again, about the same.
I'm thinking except for Position 3, the top two candidates in each race have been decided.
Position 1
Maier 51.94
Peaslee 36.67
Cummings 10.71
Mostly the same with Peter going up 1%.
Position 2
Carr 40.55
Martin 30.24
Whelan 17.53
Menage 5.69
Weber 5.27
Again, almost exactly where we left them last night.
Position 3
Martin-Morris 41.92
Buetow 28.59
Dunn 26.15
Again, virtually the same. Buetow has 291 more votes than Dunn. I'm thinking this one could go through the weekend.
Position 6
Sundquist 43.91
McLaren 29.78
Anderson 21.06
Sundquist goes up about 1% but again, about the same.
I'm thinking except for Position 3, the top two candidates in each race have been decided.
Comments
Numbers
I dutifully talked to a few voters but many of those were filling in their mail-in ballots at 4:25 pm Tuesday afternoon.
I need yard signs -- NOW!! -- to support Peaslee, Buetow or Dunn, Martin, and McLaren.
I will do ANYTHING in my power to defeat all Board members who voted for TFA tonight -- who voted that teaching is not a profession but a past time for any college grad that needs a job. Does no one read or understand global education trends and what really works in education? Successful countries realize that teaching is a PROFESSION, not a past time.
And shame on Patu and Smith-Blum for "abstaining." This is a worthless, cowardly vote. A "no" vote is what was called for.
Where can I get yard signs? And where are the campaign meetings? I want to become active in this fight.
If you would like to help Sharon Peaslee contact me at K.Smith1965@aol.com.
If you would like to help Michelle Buetow- contact her via her fb page or campaign site.
Christina, Don't give up. Get involved.
You can begin by donating- even if it is $10. Encourage friends and family to do the same.
I know Michelle Buetow (hopefully she will make it out) and Sharon Peaslee have donation sites on their web pages.
Marty McLaren has nice 2 1/4" blue buttons that can be a conversation piece if you're talkative or a quiet little billboard if you're not.
Also, if you're interested in helping out, see Marty4SSD.com - Support Marty
I'm sure Mr Dunn would not.
Mr. Ed
Both Olga and VP Jonathan Knapp were slated to testify.
Knapp was to testify on TfA conditional certification.
Olga mentioned how Dr. Enfield was collaborative and so MOUs were possible unlike with MGJ.
Jonathan Knapp entered the room and spoke a few words with Michael Tolley at the back of the room and then Knapp left.
Shortly thereafter Steve Sundquist mentioned that Mr. Knapp would not be testifying.
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So where does the SEA stand on TfA ,,, and how would anyone know?
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Looks like four new school directors are needed.
So what is up with the SEA Pres and VP? Hope the SEA members like the MOUs they will usually not be voting on.
Betty Patu voted no on TfA (the only no vote). She is an ardent supporter of the profession of teaching. My guess is that she abstained because TfA is currently a done deal, and she didn't want to put out a negative to the overnight teachers themselves who about to get free on-the-job training on the backs of students of color living in poverty.
--new board now
Oh, and I'm not going away.
It's best to check with the candidates about specific issues.
Kate Martin's contact information is on her website here:
http://katemartinforschoolboard.com/contact/
You can also "message" her on Facebook.
She collects addresses and then drops off signs a couple times a week.
DWE
Buetow is ahead of Dunn by only 176 votes. Peaslee, Martin, and McLaren have maintained their position for the general election.