Here are the results from tonight's board of education races. Winners are in red.
PIPER BOARD OF EDUCATION
Allison C. DeWitt 854 17.50%
John Droppelmann 584 11.96%
James Morris Letcher 860 17.62%
Shawnette Mansfield 706 14.46%
David R. Wilson 741 15.18%
Darrell Yoder 1116 22.86%
Write-in Votes 20 0.41%
TURNER BOARD OF EDUCATION
Joy D. Beery 1028 38.39%
Dennis L. Peters, Jr 760 28.38%
Steve Russell 879 32.82%
TURNER BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNEXPIRED TERM
Richard Hernandez Jr 496 34.78%
Douglas Lockwood 603 42.29%
Matthew D. Marine 323 22.65%
KCK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tyrone Garner 2527 11.89%
Evelyn Hudson 4448 20.93%
Janey M. Humphries 3276 15.41%
Richard J. Kaminski 4113 19.35%
Vicki Meyer 5608 26.39%
Orechia M. Towers 1218 5.73%
Write-in Votes 63 0.30%
BONNER SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Jeff Barger 766 17.72%
Ray L. Cox 908 21.00%
Chris McDonnell 658 15.22%
Jeff Tinberg 1045 24.17%
David Toland 930 21.51%
Write-in Votes 17 0.39%
KCKCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Cathy Breidenthal 8336 24.35%
Catherine L. Durham 5249 15.33%
Wendell Maddox 6205 18.12%
LaVert A. Murray 5418 15.82%
John "J.D." Rios 6041 17.64%
Steven M. Samuels 2894 8.45%
Write-in Votes 96 0.28%
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Harrington elected mayor of Bonner Springs, McTaggart re-elected in Edwardsville
By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com
While the biggest news in Wyandotte County tonight was the election of Mark Holland, Wyandotte County's two other cities also had mayoral elections.
In Edwardsville, John McTaggart defeated Doug Spangler 388 votes to 323. Percentage wise, he won by 9 percent. Spangler was the challenger to McTaggart, who entered the race as the incumbent.
Meanwhile, Bonner Springs will have its first new mayor long time. Current mayor Clausie Smith announced he wouldn't run seek another term.
Replacing him will be Jeff Harrington, who easily won against Jack Knight. Harrington claimed 64 percent of the vote.
While the biggest news in Wyandotte County tonight was the election of Mark Holland, Wyandotte County's two other cities also had mayoral elections.
In Edwardsville, John McTaggart defeated Doug Spangler 388 votes to 323. Percentage wise, he won by 9 percent. Spangler was the challenger to McTaggart, who entered the race as the incumbent.
Meanwhile, Bonner Springs will have its first new mayor long time. Current mayor Clausie Smith announced he wouldn't run seek another term.
Replacing him will be Jeff Harrington, who easily won against Jack Knight. Harrington claimed 64 percent of the vote.
Results: BPU
There were two competitive BPU races tonight.
Here are those results:
BPU At Large #2
David Gibbs Alvey 7919 65.44%
Ernie Perry 4079 33.71%
Write-in Votes 104 0.86%
BPU District 2
John Fotovich 1812 33.47%
Thomas W Groneman 3549 65.55%
Write-in Votes 53 0.98%
Here are those results:
BPU At Large #2
David Gibbs Alvey 7919 65.44%
Ernie Perry 4079 33.71%
Write-in Votes 104 0.86%
BPU District 2
John Fotovich 1812 33.47%
Thomas W Groneman 3549 65.55%
Write-in Votes 53 0.98%
Live Blog: Election Results
By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com
Finally, Election Night is here. We'll have election results as fast as they come in.
Here's the link for the Wyandotte County Election results.
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8:03 p.m. - One hour in and no results are available right now on the Wyandotte County Election Office's Website.
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8:34 p.m. - No results are available at this point.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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9:13 p.m. - Still nothing
Finally, Election Night is here. We'll have election results as fast as they come in.
Here's the link for the Wyandotte County Election results.
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8:03 p.m. - One hour in and no results are available right now on the Wyandotte County Election Office's Website.
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8:34 p.m. - No results are available at this point.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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9:13 p.m. - Still nothing
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
VIDEOS: BPU candidates talk about the issues
Below are videos featuring the Board of Public Utilities candidates from last week's forum at KCKCC.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Walker, T.J. Reardon go at it in political forum
By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com
If there was one thing to take out of Wednesday night's political forum held at Kansas City Kansas Community College, it's this - Unified Government Board of Commissioner At-Large 2 candidates Hal Walker and T.J. Reardon are not fond of each other.
Near the end of their 30-minute session, Walker and Reardon exchanged salvos towards each other.
Reardon spent the majority of his time being critical of the current Unified Government leadership and structure.
"We have people in this city making $200,000," Reardon said. "We owe $3.8 billion in bonds. We have to stop the giveaways. We have to getaway from the giveaways."
In his closing remarks, Walker accused T.J. Reardon of having no plan for the city.
"Rhetoric is one thing," Walker said. "My plan reduces real property taxes. But people want roads and sewers to work. We have to provide basic services as well. This election is about knowledge, experience and character. Those of you who know me know I'll bring more to the table in all three areas than my opponent will."
If there was one thing to take out of Wednesday night's political forum held at Kansas City Kansas Community College, it's this - Unified Government Board of Commissioner At-Large 2 candidates Hal Walker and T.J. Reardon are not fond of each other.
Near the end of their 30-minute session, Walker and Reardon exchanged salvos towards each other.
Reardon spent the majority of his time being critical of the current Unified Government leadership and structure.
"We have people in this city making $200,000," Reardon said. "We owe $3.8 billion in bonds. We have to stop the giveaways. We have to getaway from the giveaways."
In his closing remarks, Walker accused T.J. Reardon of having no plan for the city.
"Rhetoric is one thing," Walker said. "My plan reduces real property taxes. But people want roads and sewers to work. We have to provide basic services as well. This election is about knowledge, experience and character. Those of you who know me know I'll bring more to the table in all three areas than my opponent will."
Mayoral candidates meet again at KCKCC forum
By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com
Unified Government commissioners Mark Holland and Ann Murguia once again squared off Wednesday night at a political forum held at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Sponsored by the Kansas City, Kan., Chamber of Commerce, the forum held Wednesday night featured the mayoral candidates and Unified Government Board of Commissioners candidates.
The main event of the evening, of course, featured the two mayoral candidates looking to replace current Unified Government Mayor/CEO Joe Reardon.
Holland, who won 48 percent of the vote in the primary, pointed to his representation of the entire county in his opening comments.
"I've been elected county-wide instead of just focusing on one part of the county," Holland said. "We need to continue the momentum in Wyandotte County."
Murguia, on the other hand, pointed to her work in her district in Argentine and Rosedale as evidence she's ready for the job.
"Redeveloping Western Wyandotte County is different than developing Eastern Wyandotte County," Murguia said, mentioning her work with ANDA and her efforts to help raise funds to build the new Argentine library.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Political candidates to speak at WyCo Democratic Party meeting Saturday
Candidates from the Democratic Party who are on the April 2 ballot have been invited to speak at this weekend's Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast.
News Release:
News Release:
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet this Saturday, March 16th at Dave and Busters at The Legends, 1843 Village West Parkway, #201. You can park close with easy access to Dave and Busters by using the second floor of the Parallel Parkway garage.
Our speakers this month will be candidates on the April 2nd general election ballot who are Democrats.
All candidates in the upcoming election who are registered Democratic voters are encouraged to bring campaign materials and signs to distribute.
The buffet is available at 8:15 am and our program begins about 9:15. If you plan on attending, please RSVP by Friday, March 15th. To RSVP, contact scottmackey08@yahoo.com Cost for the expanded breakfast buffet is $15; ten dollars for students and those on limited income.'
All Democrats and unaffiliated voters are welcome to attend. Again, reservations are strongly encouraged if you plan on purchasing a breakfast! You may attend the breakfast if you do not make a reservation or if you do not purchase a breakfast
Seventy-five Democrats attended our February Breakfast to listen to UG primary candidates.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Barnes, Ash lead several announced endorsements for Murguia campaign
Barnes' endorsement Saturday leads the way for one of several announced endorsements for the campaign.
He came in a close third in the mayoral primary - just behind Murguia, who finished second - and is the first ousted mayoral candidate to make an official endorsement.
"When Ann came on board, it was really a breath of fresh air," Barnes said this morning. "When I would talk to her, she would listen."
Barnes was not the only UG commissioner to make an endorsement for Murguia this morning.
Along with Barnes, Murguia also received the endorsements of current UG commissioners Mike Kane, Angela Markley, Butch Ellison and Terrance Maddox.
Others who endorsed Murguia's candidacy today:
- Former Kansas City, Kan., mayor Joe Steineger
- Former UG commissioners Don DeSeure and Mike Gilstrap
- Former UG Chief Legal Counsel Hal Walker, who's also running for an at-large position on the UG Board of Commissioners.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Murguia campaign promising "exciting endorsement" for Saturday
A ceremony will be held at the Jack Reardon Center at 500 Minnesota Ave.
The presentation will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9. People interested in attending can get there as soon as 10:30 a.m.
Murguia and fellow UG commissioner Mark Holland were victorious in last week's primary.
For those of you on Facebook, here's a link to the "event page."
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Candidate Questionnaire: Tom Cooley, Unified Government Board of Commissioners
We continue looking at political candidates across Wyandotte County. Here is today's questionnaire, featuring current Unified Government Board of Commissioner Tom Cooley.
1. What in your background (or what experience) makes you believe you are qualified to serve on the Unified Government Board of Commissioners?
I have over 40 years of experience in public administration and local governments, including the last 13 years as the 7th District Commissioner. In 1998, I retired after six years as the City Manager of Bonner Springs. Prior to that, I served as the first City Administrator for the City of Edwardsville for four years. Over the 29 years as a public administrator, I have worked for all three cities in my district, plus the city of Lawrence and I bring a solid background in local governments, especially municipal finances budgets to the Unified Government.
2. As a candidate, what would be your top three priorities as a commissioner in Wyandotte County?
My first priority is to work with my fellow commissioners and the new mayor to continue the positive growth we have experienced in the past decade. With the completion of the Cerner complex just around the corner, it is important for all of us to encourage good affordable housing for the many Cerner employees that will be coming throughout the county, including Bonner Springs and Edwardsville.
My second priority is to follow the strategic plan the UG governing body spent 18 months developing.
My third priority is to develop stronger partnerships with the other government organizations in the county including the other two cities, the four school districts, the BPU, and the Community College. All of these organizations have a vested interested in the viability of this county.
1. What in your background (or what experience) makes you believe you are qualified to serve on the Unified Government Board of Commissioners?
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| UG Commissioner Tom Cooley |
2. As a candidate, what would be your top three priorities as a commissioner in Wyandotte County?
My first priority is to work with my fellow commissioners and the new mayor to continue the positive growth we have experienced in the past decade. With the completion of the Cerner complex just around the corner, it is important for all of us to encourage good affordable housing for the many Cerner employees that will be coming throughout the county, including Bonner Springs and Edwardsville.
My second priority is to follow the strategic plan the UG governing body spent 18 months developing.
My third priority is to develop stronger partnerships with the other government organizations in the county including the other two cities, the four school districts, the BPU, and the Community College. All of these organizations have a vested interested in the viability of this county.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Janey Humphries, KCK Board of Education
NOTE: Today, we visit with Janey Humphries, who's running for the Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education. Thank you to Janey and all the candidates who have responded so far!
What in your background (or what experience) makes you believe you are qualified to serve on the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools’ Board of Education?
I’ve been engaged with raising and educating children for more than 40 years. I have been a member of site councils and parent groups for schools, committees on the district level and many neighborhood and community groups. I served as a Regional Vice President for the Kansas PTA. Over the years, I’ve been in every school in our district. During the last year alone, I spent more than half a day in each high school and in most of the middle schools to see for myself what students are learning and how teachers are teaching. As a part of the Community Campaign to raise money for the new South Branch Library I met with business owners and community members, assisted with grant applications, and communicated the need for a modern, accessible library. I have been a regular attendee at the School Board meetings over the past four years.
What in your background (or what experience) makes you believe you are qualified to serve on the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools’ Board of Education?
I’ve been engaged with raising and educating children for more than 40 years. I have been a member of site councils and parent groups for schools, committees on the district level and many neighborhood and community groups. I served as a Regional Vice President for the Kansas PTA. Over the years, I’ve been in every school in our district. During the last year alone, I spent more than half a day in each high school and in most of the middle schools to see for myself what students are learning and how teachers are teaching. As a part of the Community Campaign to raise money for the new South Branch Library I met with business owners and community members, assisted with grant applications, and communicated the need for a modern, accessible library. I have been a regular attendee at the School Board meetings over the past four years.
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