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Elections for Mayor of Fairfield, for the Board of the Fairfield Community School District, and for the Board of Indian Hills Community College are next Tuesday, November 5th. There’s still time to vote early at the Courthouse. Please Vote! You might print this first page and take it with you when you go to vote so that you’ll have the name of the write-in candidates worthy of support. For School Board, please vote for Christi Welsh and Timothy Bower, and please write in John McKerley and Margo Von Strohuber. For Indian Hills Community College Board of Trustees Director District #3, please write in the name Susie Drish. Mayoral Race: Replay of the mayoral candidate forum held Wednesday is available to watch here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNEwylgjEMM&fbclid=IwAR0jCTkSHVhVSyxSD_fa6RbfAmid8J8hq0W9Dhs939qHyQhbQOiAroNW_W8>. If you are unsure about whom to vote for mayor of Fairfield, I strongly urge you to watch this forum as each candidate revealed themselves to a degree rarely seen in a forum. Trying not to sound prejudicial, I’d say that Connie Boyer came across with a business orientation, Michael Halley offered a moderate perspective and Ed Noyes offered an individual-first perspective. More on the Candidates: Having strong public schools is essential to having a thriving community. Therefore, having dedicated, competent people on the Board is essential. Please be engaged. Your vote is very, very important, least some random person or someone with an agenda get enough votes to get on the Board. A big turnout assures that these good candidates win seats on the School Board. Only one person currently serving on the Board running for reelection — Christi Welsh. She’s been an effective participant on the Board since her election two years ago, when she ran to complete a term. I’ve put information supplied by Christi and the other candidates below.. A second person on the ballot, Timothy Bower, has served on the Board of Education in Muscatine, IA. The names of these two candidates are on the ballot. However, there are four positions open. Fortunately, two additional candidates have come forward whom I’m happy to support. Please write in for School Board the names of John McKerley and Margo Von Strohuber. Also, please write in the name Susie Drish for Indian Hills Community College Board of Trustees Director District #3. You can vote now until November 4th at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The election is next Tuesday, Nov. 5th. —David On Tim Bower — FF Ledger (a.k.a. Southeast Iowa Union) article. (He’s on the ballot.): Bower was born and raised on a farm near Glasgow in Jefferson County. He is a graduate of Fairfield High School, Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering and holds a Master’s in Business Administration degree through the University of Iowa’s Executive program. Bower was elected to three, four-year terms to the Muscatine School Board and resigned from the Board when he and his wife relocated to Fairfield last year. During his three terms with the Muscatine School Board, he served as president and vice-president. Every year while on the Board, he received the Better Boardsmanship award from the Iowa Association of School Boards. This award is based on continued learning sessions completed to improve board members and increase their awareness of critical issues. Bower was also appointed to the Iowa Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Advisory Council - Southeast Iowa Region. Bower was elected by the Southeast Iowa, District 9 region as Director of the Iowa Association of School Boards and held that position for three years. Bower and his wife Karen are members of the Wesley United Methodist Church and are trained Stephen Ministers and Stephen Minister Leaders. “As a board member, Bower will ask the necessary questions, focus on the financial soundness of the district, and support efforts to improve and solidify learning programs. He believes all individuals are lifelong learners. We also need to be progressive to meet the education needs of our youth so they are ready to meet the needs of the 21st century,” stated a news release from Bower. On Margo Von Strohuber (Supplied by candidate. Please write in her name.): Education: Montessori training, University of California, San Diego, CA 1971 AA, Grossmont College, La Mesa, CA 1977 BA, English, University of California, Irvine, CA 1979 MA, English, University of California, Irvine, CA 1989 Special Education Endorsement, Indian Hills Community College 2001 Experience: United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA, 1962-1964 Owner/operator, Discovery Montessori School, La Mesa CA 1972 - 1977 English Teacher, Valley High School, Santa Ana, CA 1978 - 1992 Special Education Teacher, Fairfield High School 1999 – 2015 Personal: 2 Daughters, Cassandra and Regina; 1 Grandson, Jace, currently a sophomore at Fairfield High School. Partner for 25 years, Judy Stevens. Statement of Purpose: I believe I have the experience necessary to serve Fairfield as a member of the School Board. I have thirty five plus years in education, from ownership of Discovery School, when my daughters were preschoolers, to teaching high school English in California, and teaching special education at Fairfield High School until my retirement in 2015. I have seen firsthand how the district has struggled for fairness for all the stakeholders and still maintain a healthy budget, not an easy task. If elected I will endeavor to approach the many obstacles facing the district with an open mind and compassion for all sides of an issue. On John McKerley (Supplied by candidate. Please write in his name.): Education: PhD University of Iowa - History (2008) MLIS University of Iowa (expected 2020) MA University of Iowa - History (2001) BA University of Alabama-Huntsville - History (1998) Relevant Work Experience: Taught at college and university level since 2000. Taught at or for University of Iowa, Indiana University, University of Maryland, and Indian Hills Community College. At Indian Hills, taught dual-enrolled high school students, including those from Fairfield High School. Since 2013, worked as historian at University of Iowa Labor Center documenting history of Iowa workers. Expertise includes history of public-sector collective bargaining, which includes school district employees, and the history of school finance in Iowa. Relevant volunteer experience: President, Iowa Labor History Society, statewide non-profit whose work includes National History Day in Iowa and developing labor history curricula for all grade levels in Iowa. On Christi Welsh (Incumbent. Information supplied by candidate. She’s on the ballot.): Christi Welsh is a Fairfield native and a 1995 graduate of Fairfield High School. Together with her husband of 20 years, Terrell, a rural mail carrier, the two decided to keep their hometown roots firmly planted. They have two children in the Fairfield Community School District, which provides Christi with first-hand experience of the current challenges facing parents and students. She has worked at FoodChain ID for the past 11 years, in Accounting, Human Resources, and, most recently, as Executive Assistant to the CEO. Christi brings a strong skill set to the Board table. Curious by nature, she is a compassionate listener who takes the time to ask questions and do the work necessary to make informed decisions. Christi has loved serving on the school board for the last two years. She welcomes the opportunity to continue to serve her community as a School Board member. Christi will continue to work with the Board, administrators, educators and parents to make choices, not only to strengthen and encourage the district to flourish, but to ensure that quality public education remains available to all children. And, again, please write in the name Susie Drish for Indian Hills Community College Board of Trustees Director District #3. Susie Drish worked for IHCC for 35 yrs in Employment and Training. She helped the public, schools and employers with at-risk young folks, welfare recipients, dislocated workers and folks seeking better employment, helping improve their lives while also improving their employability. Susie is also involved with the Ag Extention Council, serves on the Civil Service Board, and on a local insurance board, while remaining very much involved with helping young folks in our community with job applications, resumes, being able to present themselves with good handshakes, good eye contact, and many other interpersonal and work-related skills. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JeffCoBernieProgressives" group. 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