Rochester MN Sample Ballot Primary 2014
by Arthur Hu
highlighted the major party candidates with endorsements or incumbent GOP or DFL
Notice, in the primary you can only vote for candidates from ONE party. Choosing more than one will invalidate your vote. There are 3 major parties, Republican, DFL (Minnesota for Democrat) and Independence (same party that brought you controversial Gov. Jesse Ventura)
Notice, in the primary you can only vote for candidates from ONE party. Choosing more than one will invalidate your vote. There are 3 major parties, Republican, DFL (Minnesota for Democrat) and Independence (same party that brought you controversial Gov. Jesse Ventura)
Wikipedia: Minnesota 2014 elections
Endorsed Republican Candidates
Who is the Minnesota Independence Party wikipedia: Independence Party of Minnesota formerly the Reform Party of Minnesota, is a radical right or centrist political party in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the political party of former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura (1999–2003) and endorsed former U.S. Representative Tim Penny as a candidate for the 2002 gubernatorial election. Previously affiliated with Reform Party of the United States of America (founded by Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan 2000) and the Independence Party of America, but now focused exclusively on Minnesota politics. The party has fielded candidates for most statewide races and has been considered a major party by the state since 1994, in addition to the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) and Republican Party of Minnesota. There were no strong candidates in the 2014 primary
Who is the Minnesota Independence Party wikipedia: Independence Party of Minnesota formerly the Reform Party of Minnesota, is a radical right or centrist political party in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is the political party of former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura (1999–2003) and endorsed former U.S. Representative Tim Penny as a candidate for the 2002 gubernatorial election. Previously affiliated with Reform Party of the United States of America (founded by Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan 2000) and the Independence Party of America, but now focused exclusively on Minnesota politics. The party has fielded candidates for most statewide races and has been considered a major party by the state since 1994, in addition to the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) and Republican Party of Minnesota. There were no strong candidates in the 2014 primary
All Statewide Results http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/home/19
U.S. Senator
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| Independence | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| STEVE CARLSON | 2140 | 33.66% |  | ||||||
| KEVIN TERRELL | 1372 | 21.58% | | ||||||
| JACK SHEPARD | 1142 | 17.96% | | ||||||
| STEPHEN WILLIAMS | 872 | 13.72% | | ||||||
| TOM BOOKS | 832 | 13.09% | | ||||||
| Republican | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| DAVID CARLSON | 16333 | 9.09% | | ||||||
| O. SAVIOR | 2847 | 1.58% | | ||||||
| JIM ABELER | 26617 | 14.81% | | ||||||
| MIKE MCFADDEN | 128804 | 71.68% | | ||||||
| PATRICK D. MUNRO | 5083 | 2.83% | | ||||||
| Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| SANDRA HENNINGSGARD | |||||||||
| AL FRANKEN | 181938 | 94.51% | | ||||||
Governor & Lt Governor
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Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| HANNAH NICOLLET AND TIM GIESEKE | 5769 | 100.00% | | ||||||
| Republican | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| MARTY SEIFERT AND PAM MYHRA | 38655 | 21.11% | | ||||||
| KURT ZELLERS AND DEAN SIMPSON | 43816 | 23.93% | | ||||||
| MERRILL ANDERSON AND MARK ANDERSON | 6949 | 3.80% | | ||||||
| *JEFF JOHNSON AND BILL KUISLE | 55463 | 30.29% | | ||||||
| SCOTT HONOUR AND KARIN HOUSLEY | 38203 | 20.87% | | ||||||
| Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| BILL DAHN AND JAMES VIGLIOTTI | 4863 | 2.55% | | ||||||
| LESLIE DAVIS AND GREGORY K. SODERBERG | 8472 | 4.45% | | ||||||
| *MARK DAYTON AND TINA SMITH | 177113 | 93.00% | | ||||||
Secretary of State
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| Independence | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| BOB HELLAND | 3037 | 51.47% | | ||||||
| DAVID A. SINGLETON | 2864 | 48.53% | | ||||||
| Republican | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| DAN SEVERSON | 151849 | 100.00% | | ||||||
| Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| STEVE SIMON | 65401 | 42.70% | | ||||||
| "DICK" FRANSON | 44495 | 29.05% | | ||||||
| GREGG A. IVERSON | 43255 | 28.24% | | ||||||
State Auditor
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| Independence | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| PATRICK DEAN | 5452 | 100.00% | | ||||||
| Republican | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| RANDY GILBERT | 146704 | 100.00% | | ||||||
| Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| MATT ENTENZA | 35074 | 19.06% | | ||||||
| REBECCA OTTO | 148984 | 80.94% | | ||||||
Attorney General
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| Independence | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| BRANDAN BORGOS | 5583 | 100.00% | | ||||||
| Republican | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| SCOTT NEWMAN | 103306 | 63.23% | | ||||||
| SHARON ANDERSON | 60071 | 36.77% | | ||||||
| Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| LORI SWANSON | 173338 | 100.00% | | ||||||
School Board Member Position 5 (ISD #535)
Results
By Precinct
75 precincts in contest. 75 of 75 precincts
reported.
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| Nonpartisan | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| TERRY THRONDSON | 3109 | 33.16% | | ||||||
| MATTHEW PAUL HALLECK | 659 | 7.03% | | ||||||
| NORA DOOLEY | 1817 | 19.38% | | ||||||
| JEAN MARVIN | 3791 | 40.43% | | ||||||
Two liberal candidates drew nearly 60% of the vote is what some people still think is supposed to be a relatively conservative town. Dooley has a lot of political experience but didn't make the sale. Marvin's appeal is mainly her extensive education experience, she doesn't have any in-your-face political positions.
Mayor (Rochester) Results
By Precinct
52 precincts in contest. 52 of 52 precincts reported in
municipality.
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| Nonpartisan | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| STEPHANIE KILEN | 1926 | 21.04% | | ||||||
| CINDY MAVES | 2473 | 27.01% | | ||||||
| ARDELL F. BREDE | 4757 | 51.96% | | ||||||
Council Member Ward 3 (Rochester) Results
By Precinct
7 precincts in contest. 7 of 7 precincts reported in
municipality.
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| Nonpartisan | Candidate | Totals | Pct | Graph | |||||
| NICK CAMPION | 564 | 50.04% | | ||||||
| VICKIE ANDERSON | 188 | 16.68% | | ||||||
| BRUCE SNYDER | 375 | 33.27% | | ||||||
U.S. Senator
STEVE CARLSON INDEPENDENCEKEVIN TERRELL INDEPENDENCE
JACK SHEPARD INDEPENDENCE
STEPHEN WILLIAMS INDEPENDENCE
TOM BOOKS INDEPENDENCE
DAVID CARLSON REPUBLICAN
O. SAVIOR REPUBLICAN
JIM ABELER REPUBLICAN
**MIKE MCFADDEN REPUBLICAN GOP ENDORSED wikipedia businessperson on a leave of absence as co-CEO of Lazard Middle Market, a Minneapolis-based investment bank.[1] He is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate against incumbent Al Franken. It is his first bid for public office. Endorsements from former U.S. Senators Rudy Boschwitz, Norm Coleman and Rod Grams His platform includes jobs, education and addressing the national debt. Critical of the Affordable Care Act, and Franken’s support of it.
PATRICK D. MUNRO
SANDRA HENNINGSGARD DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR
**U.S. Senator AL FRANKEN INCUMBENT DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR campaign page He complains Citizens United gives big corporations an unfair advantage — and makes it harder for progressives to fight for real change. Al is working hard for the families of Minnesota wikipedia
ballotpedia issues:
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Franken is a "far-left Democrat" as of July 2014. This was the same rating Franken received in June 2013.
| On The Issues Vote Quiz[15] | |||
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| Economic Issues | Social Issues | ||
| Issue | Stance | Issue | Stance |
| Legally require hiring women & minorities | Favors | Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right | Strongly Favors |
| Expand ObamaCare | Strongly Favors | Comfortable with same-sex marriage | Strongly Favors |
| Vouchers for school choice | Opposes | Keep God in the public sphere | Opposes |
| Absolute right to gun ownership | Strongly Opposes | Human needs over animal rights | Neutral |
| Higher taxes on the wealthy | Strongly Favors | Stricter punishment reduces crime | Opposes |
| Support & expand free trade | Strongly Opposes | Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens | Strongly Favors |
| Stricter limits on political campaign funds | Strongly Favors | Maintain US sovereignty from UN | Strongly Opposes |
| Prioritize green energy | Favors | Expand the military | Strongly Opposes |
| Stimulus better than market-led recovery | Favors | Stay out of Iran | Strongly Favors |
| Privatize Social Security | Strongly Opposes | Never legalize marijuana | Strongly Opposes |
| Note: Information last updated: 2014.[14] | |||
Title
U.S. Representative District 1
JIM HAGEDORN REPUBLICAN: ballotpedia Summary, he's got a lot of experience in DC, so far no negative publicity from liberals. He didn't get the GOP endorsement, but broke his promise not to run after concerns Miller can run a serious campaign and is running well produced TV ads on cable, and he's worked in DC, and his father was in Congress. In 1974, Jim’s father was elected to Congress to represent southern Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Shortly thereafter the family began splitting time between Washington, D.C. and Minnesota – spending the school year in the Virginia suburbs of DC and returning each summer to the Truman farm. Beginning at age 18, Jim worked full-time jobs as a busboy and telephone salesman to self-finance his education. Jim was accepted to George Mason University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics. In 1984, Jim was hired as the legislative assistant to former Minnesota Republican Congressman Arlan Stangeland. Jim handled an array of issues and successfully managed the Congressman’s legislative agenda, including stewardship of H.R. 916, a 1989 bipartisan “workfare” bill that required able-bodied welfare recipients to work for benefits. This bill was conceptually enacted into law shortly after Republicans won control of the House of Representatives in 1994. From 1991 to 1998, Jim served as the Director for Legislative and Public Affairs for the Financial Management Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury agency responsible for the management of more than $2 trillion in Federal funds. 2009, Jim returned to his southern Minnesota roots and vied for the Republican nomination for Congress in Minnesota’s 1st District. Since, Jim has engaged in several entrepreneurial business ventures in Minnesota and throughout the United States. website*AARON MILLER REPUBLICAN GOP ENDORSED - conservative christian who made national media attention for complaints about teaching of evolution in high schools. Mankato Free Press "Miller, who served as a command sergeant major in the Army Reserves and has worked in the health care industry for 15 years, is touting himself as the candidate to beat Walz. He stumbled early in his campaign when he received national criticism over his evolution statements, which he called an analogy about government intrusion." ballotpedia website: Aaron Miller for Congress
national negative coverage by liberal media: msnbc, forwardprogressives, motherjones
*INCUMBENT TIM WALZ DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR - mainstream DFL establishment wikipedia graduated from Butte High School in a class of 25 students, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in social science education from Chadron State College. Walz's first teaching experience was at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Walz then accepted a teaching position with WorldTeach, teaching in the People's Republic of China. He and his wife Gwen ran Educational Travel Adventures, accompanying high school juniors and seniors on summer educational trips to China. He packaged himself as a moderate from Day One, built an office centered on constituent service and carved out a niche as a tireless advocate for veterans.” He was reelected in 2008 with 62 percent of the vote, becoming only the second non-Republican to win a second full term in the district. He won a third term in 2010, defeating State Representative Randy Demmer with 50 percent of the vote. Walz became the highest-ranking retired enlisted soldier ever to serve in Congress. Liberal: 100% rating from Planned Parenthood in 2012, from the ACLU in 2011, from the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2009-10, from the AFL-CIO in 2010, from the Teamsters in 2009-10, and from NOW in 2007. Conservative: one-digit ratings from the National Taxpayers' Union, Citizens against Government Waste, Americans for Tax Reform, and Freedom Works. In 2007, Walz received a 90% grade from the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBT organization. In 2011, Walz announced his support for the Respect for Marriage Act.strong supporter of equal rights for all, including women and the LGBT community.
Governor & Lt Governor
HANNAH NICOLLET AND TIM GIESEKE INDEPENDENCEMARTY SEIFERT AND PAM MYHRA REPUBLICAN
KURT ZELLERS AND DEAN SIMPSON REPUBLICAN
MERRILL ANDERSON AND MARK ANDERSON REPUBLICAN
*JEFF JOHNSON AND BILL KUISLE REPUBLICAN GOP ENDORSED liberals call him "extreme" for family values - voted twice for same sex marriage ban, for Voter ID, against increasing the minimum wage
SCOTT HONOUR AND KARIN HOUSLEY REPUBLICAN lots of money and ads, but never held government office
BILL DAHN AND JAMES VIGLIOTTI DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR
LESLIE DAVIS AND GREGORY K. SODERBERG DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR
* MARK DAYTON AND TINA SMITH INCUMBENT DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR - pushed for higher taxes for rich, middle cut tax cut, free all-day kindergarten for all, vetoed marriage amendment
Secretary of State
GREGG A. IVERSON DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR ballotpedia Democratic candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in the 2014 election. He was also a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 5th Congressional District of Minnesota
State Auditor wikipedia
Attorney General
Mayor (Rochester)
*(GOP) CINDY MAVES Minnesota Tea Party of Rochester / "raised the most funds so far with $8,797 total, more than both of her opponents combined" website
BOB HELLAND INDEPENDENCE
DAVID A. SINGLETON INDEPENDENCE
*DAN SEVERSON REPUBLICAN wikipedia ballotpedia born August 31, 1954 Former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 14AHe was also a candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in 2010. A Republican, he is a retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot, business owner and substitute teacher. endorsed by the Minnesota GOP (Better qualified than DFL)
STEVE SIMON DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR
"DICK" FRANSON DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR ballotpedia He was also a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Minnesota. Alderman for the 12th Ward of Minneapolis for 15 years.[1]GREGG A. IVERSON DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR ballotpedia Democratic candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in the 2014 election. He was also a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 5th Congressional District of Minnesota
PATRICK DEAN INDEPENDENCE ballotpedia website worked for the up to Vice President St. Paul Port Authority for over 19 years. I managed the for-profit business for the St. Paul Port Authority; altogether $30 million in sales and 400 employees and found numerous transactions that were diversions of pledged funds.
*RANDY GILBERT REPUBLICAN GOP Endorsed Former mayor of Long Lake, Minnesota Randy Gilbert, who sought but lost the Republican endorsement for state auditor in 2010
MATT ENTENZA DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR
*REBECCA OTTO DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) endorsement was made on May 31, 2014. Incumbent Rebecca Otto won the endorsement unopposed.[1]
Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor Attorney General Lori Swanson is seeking re-election.[19] Other candidates include Republicans Sharon Anderson and state Senator Scott Newman, Brandan Borgos of the Independence Party, Libertarian Mary O'Connor, former DFL state Representative Andy Dawkins of the Green Party, and Dan Vacek running under the label "Legal Marijuana Now."
BRANDAN BORGOS INDEPENDENCE
*SCOTT NEWMAN REPUBLICAN GOP ENDORSED wikipedia member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 18 west of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is an attorney. Served on the Education Finance, the Education Policy, the Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy, the State Government Finance, the Ethics, the Public Safety Policy and Finance, and the Transportation committees.
SHARON ANDERSON REPUBLICAN
*LORI SWANSON DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR incumbent wikipedia Attorney General of the US state of Minnesota. She was elected on November 7, 2006, and took office on January 2, 2007, succeeding Mike Hatch, who declined to run for re-election in order to run for governor. She is the first woman elected Minnesota's Attorney General. She changed title of marriage amendment as passed by the Minnesota Legislature "Recognition of marriage solely between one man and one woman" to "Limiting the status of marriage to opposite sex couples.
STEPHANIE KILEN Community development consultant and strategic planner. Rochester native and long time resident. facebook president of the Kutzky Park Neighborhood Association
*(DFL establishment) ARDELL F. BREDE Incumbent, supports DFL Walz, only one with wikipedia entry
Council Member Ward 3 (Rochester)
*(tech guy) NICK CAMPION Commissioner Rochester Planning And Zoning Commission. IBM Rochester cloud engineer.. Husband, parent, volunteer and engineer running for Rochester City Council technical leadership roles in cloud architecture and Android mobile development at DoApp.VICKIE ANDERSON - nothing but her filing on the internet
*(original tech guy with lots of community connections) INCUMBENT: BRUCE SNYDER Employee of IBM for over 17 years as Computer Programmer. Education History: B.S. in Computer Science from Baylor University, City Council Member lanning and Zoning Commission Board of Equalization Youth Commission Rochester Civic Theater City of Rochester Personnel Committee Human Rights Commission Community Food Response Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestra Madonna Towers Special Olympics Ability Building Center Mantorville Theater Company
School Board Member Position 5 (ISD #535)
**(GOP-ish)TERRY THRONDSON Incumbent. "back to basics" Appears to be down-to-earth conservative MN Patriot Guard and Wounded Warrior rider supporting our Veterans and their Families. A member of the "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" committee. A supporter and sponsor for the Ronald McDonald House, Tee it up for the Troops and Ironwood Christian Ranch.MATTHEW PAUL HALLECK - pro gun rights, not much info on him
2 Liberals endorsed by REA, Marvin has impressive education experience, Dooley appears to want to add another local government position to her resume which is a strong liberal human rights political background but she has no apparent background in education
NORA DOOLEY - rea teacher union endorsed, Nora Dooley, chair of the Olmsted County Human Rights Commission, City Council member Nora Dooley have pledged to vote NO on the anti-gay marriage amendment. Endorsed: Walter Mondale-D, former Vice-President of the United States, Ardell Brede (supported Tim Walz) Mayor of Rochester Stephanie Podulke, Olmsted County Commissioner
JEAN MARVIN PhD - rea teacher union endorsed, she's a very experienced educator, probably favors entrenched establishment educrats and I would guess Common Core, but no sign of opinion.
pdf of sample ballot shown here:
City of Rochester, Minnesota : Bruce Snyder Biography
Council Members - City of Rochester, Minnesota :
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Bruce Snyder - Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MN
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School Board Member Position 5 (ISD #535) TERRY THRONDSON
Incumbent:
tdthrondson@hotmail.com
512 Portland Ct. NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Home Phone: (507) 282-2519
Work Phone: (507) 289-2519
Took Office: January 2011
Term Expires: December 2014
Elected School Board Members - Rochester Public Schools
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Terry Throndson - School Board Director 5 (ISD #535 ...
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My name is Terry Throndson and I am running for Seat 5 on the Rochester School Board. I am a life long resident and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1970. I enlisted in the US Navy in 1971 and serve four years. I attended advance fire fighting, nuclear, biological and chemical and leadership schools. I am a Vietnam War Veteran. I received awards and letters of accommodations for my service. I came home and started my own business, Throndson Oil & LP Gas Company. My business continues today 32 years later.
I have driven school bus for over 7 years. Been a Junior Achievement Consultant for 12 years teaching at Willow Creek, Kellogg and Friedell Middle Schools. I continue to teach Patriotism at Pine Island, Byron, Rochester Schools and churches
I have been involved greatly in the community. In 2007 I was awarded the Rochester Mayor's Gold Medal Award for Community involvement. I am member of the Rochester Business Group. I am a Trustee and BOD member of the Soldier Field Veterans Memorial, BOD member of SE. MN. Honor Flight, and Chairman for Support Our Troops. Past BOD of Mn. Petroleum Marketers and MN. Patriot Guard Riders. I am a MN Patriot Guard and Wounded Warrior rider supporting our Veterans and their Families. A member of the "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" committee. Working with and helping Blue and Gold Star families. A supporter and sponsor for the Ronald McDonald House, Tee it up for the Troops and Ironwood Christian Ranch.
I am running for Rochester School Board to get our school district back to the basics of education. I have been a student of the ivory league and prestigious School of Hard Knocks. Here you not only pay for your education, but also for your mistakes. You learn your errors and success's quickly. I have attended various technical and business schools to earn my business licenses and various permits. I attend seminars to keep up to date with technology.
I built my business from my boot straps up. I have built my customer base from being honest, fair, educating my customers, to select quality products and employees. I have good communications skills. I know how to budget and manage a budget. Not afraid to ask for ideas/advice from customers and employees. I do not know everything, but know enough to know when and where to ask for those who would be knowledgeable to help find the answers. I know how to make tough decisions. I am open minded and collaborative.
The present school board has been disappointing and dysfunctional for our schools, staff and community. Their lack of team effort, effectively managing school operations, communications with staff and community, responsibilities to its duties, policies and giving leadership to the school district as a whole has hurt this school district in trust, school budget, staff morale and loss student enrollment. Not everything can be blamed or put on the school board or district. The achievement gap remains. We need home and community involvement with positive influences and role models as well as from our schools staff. Have parents provide a good home environment that consists of good values, morals and work ethics. We need to keep our schools disciplined and structured. Rules, regulations and laws apply to everyone.
I feel that my 32 years as a business owner, managing money, employees and customers with good business ethics along with a strong voice and leadership skills will move our school district in the right direction.
VOTE THRONDSON for a Better Direction, bringing back community respect, trust and beneficial education to our schools.
About Throndson Oil & L.P. Gas | Rochester MN | Minnesota
www.throndsonoil.com/about-us.php
Being dishonest is not a good trait for an local elected official
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This race is the reason I posted this entry. I left the forums absolutely disgusted with what I heard from Terry Throndson. My most basic qualification for any candidate is a level of empathy and integrity. I feel we will get neither with Mr. Throndson. Hear are 2 paraphrased quotes from Mr. Throndson.
“82% of the district budget goes to teachers and staff; that doesn’t leave much for kids.”
“My business taxes went up 1400+% last year and 300% this year.”
News flash: our kids derive value from those teachers, that is why we have them. Also his tax number is either manipulated, a lie, or he failed 6th grade math, or some combination. Being dishonest is not a good trait for an local elected official. I did request that the Post Bulletin fact-check the second statement.
I left the forum thinking that the only reason Mr. Throndson wants to be on the school board is to lower his own taxes. If this is his goal he should be running for Governor as he has been the number one cause of local property tax increases. I understand that Terry is a very hard worker and a good businessman, but the school board needs leaders dedicated to the quality of our educational system.
Conversly Michael Resman may be one of the best candidates in the race. He is knowledgeable, patient, and running for all the right reasons.
Terry Throndson - Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MN
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School Board Member Position 5 (ISD #535)
MATTHEW PAUL HALLECK
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As long as she doesn't carry it on the grounds, she is legal. There is more to this story.
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NORA DOOLEY
PhD in neurobiology and dedication to science education
Thank you for being an engaged member of our community and for taking the time to inform yourself about our upcoming District 535 School Board election! My name is Nora Dooley and I am running for Seat #5. My extensive experience in public service and education will serve this community well as we continue to grow. I will not only work very hard, but effectively, to make District #535 the best public school system in Minnesota and to provide a bright future for all our kids.
My dedication to community service is longstanding, and I know a great deal about the financial and operational challenges that our schools are facing. It is important to have a school board member that is willing to get ahead of these issues now. When asked to join the district's Core Planning Team two years ago, I did not hesitate to serve. Together with other community members and staff, we created the Strategic Plan that is now followed by all of Rochester Public Schools. We continue to meet to monitor the progress of Strategic Plan implementation. I have also served on the District’s Ad Hoc Budget Reduction Committee and the Four Day School Week assessment panel.
My experience with fiscal management, collaborative bargaining and public accountability is extensive. These are the essential skills needed to be a successful school board member. Having completed my eight year term on the Rochester Parks & Recreation Commission this June, I am now ready to dedicate my time and effort to serving on our school board. As the Parks Commission was created by City Charter, it is its own governing body. Very much like the school board, we worked to determine our own operating budget and capital improvements funding, approved contracts, hired and evaluated the Superintendent of Parks, in addition to setting policy for the entire department. The Parks Department has over 800 seasonal employees as well as dozens of full time staff.
We can all make a difference in our schools – especially parents. While my daughter, Sarah Anne Uhm, was at Lincoln from kindergarten through grade 8, there were lots of opportunities for me to participate at school. In addition to helping kids in the classroom, I always worked on the Scholastic Book Fair, serving as chair for the last four years, which helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars for books for the library. As well, Lincoln holds an annual auction where I served as the Bank Chair for the last four years Sarah was at Lincoln.
I have had the opportunity to advocate, educate and mediate for practices and policies that respect and honor all members of our community. I would bring this important perspective to my work as a school board member. I was appointed to the Olmsted County Human Rights Commission five years ago by the County Board, and elected as the Chair of that Commission for the past four years. As a Commission, we routinely field over 600 calls per year to resolve conflicts encountered by Rochester and Olmsted County residents and connect them with resources at the local and state level.
My commitment to education extends beyond the classroom. Given my PhD in neurobiology and dedication to science education, I was asked to join the Friends of Quarry Hill Nature Center Board of Directors over nine years ago. With over 38,000 school child visits per year, the Friends of Quarry Hill Nature Center staff of teachers and naturalists provides key components of our schools’ science curriculum in a natural setting. As we grow as a community, being part of the dynamic team at Quarry Hill continues to be one of my most gratifying experiences.
Given my substantial work and involvement in Rochester, I have been very fortunate to receive the endorsement of several outstanding leaders in this community and in greater Minnesota. Just a few examples of these community leaders, include Lt. Commander Kendall Lee; public officials, Ardell Brede and Stephanie Podulke; former school board members, Dr. Paul Scanlon and Kay Batchelder; business owners, Anne and Randy Wobschall and Lynn Wong; members of our religious communities, Reverend Dr. Sparks and Allan Witz. Lastly, several years ago during my time on the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors, I had the privilege of meeting former vice-president Walter Mondale and he then encouraged me to run for office. It is a great honor to say that Mr. Mondale, a champion of education and our children, has also agreed to endorse my campaign.
Let my extensive experience and commitment to public service work for you and our children. Thank you for your support and your vote in the primary on Tuesday, August 12th.
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- Walter Mondale, former Vice-President of the United States
- Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester
- Stephanie Podulke, Olmsted County Commissioner
- Dr. Paul Scanlon and Kay Batchelder, former Rochester School Board members
- Anne and Randy Wobschall and Lynn Wong, Rochester business owners
- Reverend Dr. Sparks and Allan Witz, members of our Rochester religious communities
School Board Member Position 5 (ISD #535)
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- Post-Bulletin - 2 hours agoWe're voting for Jean Marvin for Rochester School Board. ... Jean Marvin has the homegrown expertise we need to move the Rochester Public ...
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Post‑Bulletin1 day ago - Believe in Jean Marvin for Rochester School Board ... In 1980, I arrived in Rochester as a refugee from Cambodia without speaking one word of ...Jean Marvin is uniquely qualified as Rochester School ...
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Jul 17, 2014 - Jean Marvin is uniquely qualified as Rochester School Boardcandidate ... For Jean Marvin, it is always about what is best for kids. She has ...letter to editor: Jean Marvin is uniquely qualified as Rochester School Board candidatePosted: Thursday, July 17, 2014 7:12 amFor Jean Marvin, it is always about what is best for kids. She has touched many lives during 40 years of teaching in Rochester Public Schools. Parents, teachers, mentees and students often stop Jean to say "you made a difference."Jean recently retired, and determined to continue her commitment to preparing all kids for success, she became a candidate for school board.She is uniquely qualified. Jean's educational background (a Ph.D in education), her experience teaching in secondary and post-secondary education, her ongoing participation and demonstrated leadership in the Rochester community will serve her well in this position.Jean sees the opportunities to create a world-class education system in Rochester. She also sees the challenges. Her knowledge and understanding of education, the district and issues facing our rapidly growing and changing community will contribute to the important decisions ahead. Education is an essential component of the planned growth.Jean's ability to listen respectfully and bring people together and her commitment to community engagement, to building partnerships and to ensuring accountability will bring thoughtful reason to discussion, planning and tracking of decisions. Her quick wit also will be an asset.To learn more about Jean, go to www.jeanmarvinforschoolboard.com.Please vote for Marvin in the Aug. 12 primary election to assure her place on the November ballot.Susan Ahlquis
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Post‑BulletinJul 30, 2014 - Rochester School Board candidate Jean Marvin is dedicated to students ... School transition period, I had the pleasure of meeting Jean Marvin ...About - Jean Marvin for ISD535 School Board
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40 Years Rochester Public Schools Secondary English Teacher New Teacher Mentor and Student Teacher Supervisor District and Site Staff Development ChairABOUT JEAN MARVIN
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Professional Educator Experience:
40 Years Rochester Public Schools
Secondary English Teacher
New Teacher Mentor and Student Teacher Supervisor
District and Site Staff Development Chair
English/Language Arts Department Chair
Small Learning Communities Facilitator
Equity Team Member
Seven Years Post Secondary Instructor
Augsburg University
Adjunct Instructor
University of Minnesota Rochester
Writing Lab
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Composition and Writing Center instructor
2005 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist
Community Building Experience
Rochester Festival of Music
Publicity Chair
Rochester Civic Theatre
Board Member
Outreach Committee member
Civic Theatre/Diversity Council Black History Month Project Coordinator
United Way
Building Chair
First Presbyterian Church
Elder and Teacher
Education:
B.A. English and History - Gustavus Adolphus College
M.Ed. Education - University of Minnesota
Ph.D. Education - University of Minnesota (Dissertation: Mentoring the Mentor: A Phenomenological Study of Teacher Mentors)
(Masters Project: Critical and Creative Thinking Skills)
Jean Marvin for ISD535 School Board - News Updates
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3 days ago - The Rochester Education Association recently interviewed school boardcandidates and chose to make multiple endorsements. These include:
The Rochester Education Association recently interviewed school board candidates and chose to make multiple endorsements. These include:
Julie Workman for seat 4
Jean Marvin and Nora Dooley for seat 5
Don Barlow for seat 6
Julie Workman for seat 4
Jean Marvin and Nora Dooley for seat 5
Don Barlow for seat 6
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