With the stakes so high in this year's election, MEA is recommending a record 330 candidates for preK-12 school boards, as well as 11 candidates for community college boards of trustees and six candidates for library boards. As a future trustee, we believe that doing your homework on what the board has been discussing is critical to being an acceptable replacement. Voters on Nov. 6 will get the rare opportunity to fill an open seat on Washtenaw County's 22nd Circuit Court bench and it's a choice between two attorneys who are political opposites.. Ann Arbor resident Carol Kuhnke, a pro-choice Democrat, is running against Ypsilanti resident Jim Fink, a pro-life conservative who leans Republican.. The League never supports or opposes any candidates or political parties. The following is a little nonpartisan voter guide that I compiled, based on the ballot for Ann Arbor. new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'en'}, 'google_translate_element'); Gamble was the only candidate to attack his opponent and Quindlen did not shy away from criticizing the districts decisions and failures. ANN ARBOR, MI - One challenger is seeking to unseat one of the two incumbents running on the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees this fall. The current Board Members for 2021-2022 are: David Vela, President (Seat No. The Congressman's Site WCGOP Twitter Account Washtenaw GOP Tweets But my heart is telling me I need to do something, just like anyone else who said Ive had enough and Im taking action, said Thomas. Candidates Forum 2022: Washtenaw Community College Trustees identified problematic board behaviors such as infighting and misconduct. This fall, voters get to elect four members of the seven-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are, however, invited to participate in prospective officer personnel interviews and thus have a voice in who makes up the administration and how the relationships are struck between the executive branch and departments of the College. Students are at the heart of every decision. held a virtual forum with candidates running for seats on the Peralta Community College Districts (PCCD) Board of Trustees in the upcoming Nov. 2022 general elections. The purpose of this guide is to give general, nonpartisan information about what will be on the ballot and who the candidates are in nonpartisan races (judges and school boards). The four-candidate race also includes Martin Thomas, manager of campus services. ), Jump to: Community College Recommendations | Other Local/Judicial Recommendations | Statewide Recommendations. The current board needs to understand that the President works under the directives of the board and not the other way around. No member of our staff had more say in our choices than any other, and each of us had the chance to share our thoughts and concerns. He gave the example of the lack of resources dedicated to marketing to highlight the opportunities at Peralta. Understanding the goals and the steps to getting there is not always easily accepted, however. Abraham also . Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. We were impressed by the good will, the intelligence and commitment to public service of all ten candidates. Two Washtenaw county attorneys are vying to become the next Washtenaw County Trial Court judge, competing for an open spot on the bench created by Judge Archie Browns retirement. How well do you think Washtenaw Community College is meeting the needs of its community? Term expires in 2024. Voice File Photo. The members are Board Chair Christina Fleming, Trustee Ruth Hatcher and Trustee Dave DeVarti. (function(){for(var g="function"==typeof Object.defineProperties?Object.defineProperty:function(b,c,a){if(a.get||a.set)throw new TypeError("ES3 does not support getters and setters. If re-elected, I would suggest the Board to have both parties come together a representing member of the faculty to address the issues at hand; vet out the underlying reasons behind the conflict(s), work to develop a solution with a clear open line of communication and total transparency. Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less. As a newsroom though, it seemed to us that he was selling himself and while he might be a great salesman, we werent looking to be sold credentials. LWV of Wash. Co. She is also daughter of Washtenaw Community College Trustee Dianna McKnight-Morton. MEA's candidate-recommendation process is locally driven. In August, the WCAT's interview team met for half an hour with each of the ten Ann Arbor Public School Board of Trustees candidates for the November 4, 2014 election. His experience as a faculty member gives him a perspective that informed his ideas on how to solve our facilities problems and increase student enrollment. 0. WCC continues to prepare students of all backgrounds for the future through developing curriculums that fits not only todays job market but what is trending for tomorrow. Kelsey Iino is a member of the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees in California, representing Seat No. WCC Board of Trustees election on the ballot this November, Ypsilantis oldest claim to fame: a bomber plant unlike any other. Read more: 2 vying for new Michigan House seat from Ann Arbor to Plymouth. 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Water commissioner Democratic Ypsilanti Township Trustee Jimmie Wilson Jr. hopes voters in this new Ypsilanti-area district will send him to Lansing, though he faces opposition from Ypsilanti Republican Martin Church. Both will appear on the ballot without party affiliation . Imhoff briefly withdrew from the race after social media posts surfaced alleging he had threatened schools he attended as a teen and key state and local Democratic leaders withdrew their endorsements of him, but the candidate then announced he would continue his campaign. I was the first to say that if you dont like what you see, you have to step up.. Candidates for two, six-year terms Abraham, 46, is a certified public accountant and resident of Royal Oak. The newsroom chose to endorse Saleem Gilmore for the Area 5 seat on Peraltas governing board. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Three seats on the WCC board of trustees are open, with several board members running for reelection this Nov. 3.