1 incumbent (Shimek) is not vying for re-election.
That means at least one new face at the table.
3 people submitted nomination papers:
- Mike Krachey (current school board FTT Committee member)
- Gary Naud (the "new guy")
- John Whalen (6 year incumbent)
Mr. Naud presents a curious addition as he may be making a bit of history. Not only is he running for one of the school board seats, but he is also a candidate for the District 4 aldermanic seat (Mary Polenske, incumbent). He has spoken one and possibly attended a second school board meeting.
We can tell you that in the past 22 years no individual has run for both offices simultaneously. Frankly we suspect it's never been done. Former school board member David Stackhouse often told folks (off the record) that it was his personal goal to "be the first" to serve on both the school board and the City Council.
Could Mr. Naud make history?
Could we have TWO new faces on the school board?
Has the district simply had enough of John Whalen, who really has not shown an ability to have an independent thought?
Oh what an interesting spring it will be!
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