Flagler County resident to hold an Anti-Tax Citizens-town-hall

Flagler County School Board Member Colleen Conklin held a virtual town hall to explain why the school board is requesting a property tax increase.  Town Hall was held on Google-Hangouts on May 9, 2013, and 11 residents participated.

Colleen Conklin is holding a second virtual town hall on Thursday, May 16 at 8:00 PM, where she will present an overview of why the School Board is asking the community to vote on the referendum and then opening it up for questions.  Conklin's Virtual Town-Hall can be accessed here.

A Flagler County resident, Brad West, is also holding a citizens version of town-hall on Google Hangout, to argue why additional tax request by the School Board may not be a good idea.

He's holding his town-hall 30 minutes prior to Colleen Conklin's, at 7:30 PM on Thursday, May 16th.

In his invitation, Brad West presents his virtual town-hall as:

A real opportunity for your voice to be heard.  My hope is that our School Board and other residents do hear and watch.  I am a resident like you who is concerned.  I am not affiliated with any political party or political group.  

Brad West's Citizens Virtual Town Hall can be accessed here.


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Note: To access either virtual-town-hall, you need to have a valid google-plus account.

Flagler County School Board Candidates Primary Election Results

In the School Board District 3 race the incumbent Trevor Tucker received 56% of the votes, against his challanger Mark Ray's 44%.

Last year, Tucker was appointed to the School Board by Governor Charlie Crist, to fill Peter Palmer's term as School Board Member at District 3.

With his clear victory in  the elections, Tucker holds on to his seat in the Flagler County School Board.

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The more crowded School Board District 5 race has one candidate clearly lost, but no one to claim the School Board seat.  We'll have to wait till November for that.

In the Disctrict 5 race, Peter Peligian is out of the race with only 22% of the votes.

John Fischer is the winner with 44.07% of the votes, followed by Raven Sword with 34.19% of the votes.

The two will have to face each other in the general election on November 2, 2010.

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Here's brief bios of both candidates you will see on the ballots in the general elections for the School Board seat from District 5:

John Fischer
Age: 65  
Residence: Palm Coast
Occupation: Field agent for Knights of Columbus
Political Experience:  None

Priorities for School Board: Promoting higher family values, a higher standard of education for children, fair salaries and a better health care plan for teachers and substitute teachers.

Raven Sword
Age: 33 
Residence: Palm Coast
Occupation: Attorney
Political Experience: None.

Priorities for School Board: Continue the School Board's efforts in striking a balance between cost-cutting and investment in education while maintaining safe and secure 21st century learning environments that promote excellence for all; continue efforts to effectively lobby state and federal governments for additional money to support schools; and intensify grant-writing efforts as an alternative to cutting programs.

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Flagler County School Board Candidate Forum - July 27

A Flagler County School Board Candidate Forum will take place on Wednesday, July 27 from 6 to 8 PM in School Board Chambers in the Flagler County Government Services Building.

Flagler School Board Candidates invited for the forum are, Marc Ray and Trevor Tucker for School Board District 3; and John Fischer, Peter Peligian, and Raven Sword for School Board District 5.

The Forum's objective is to give the Flagler County residents an opportunity to learn more about candidates and their platforms.

Circuit Judge candidates will also participate in forums on July 27th and 28th.  Forum is hosted by the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, the Flagler Home Builders Association and the Flagler County Association of Realtors.

Where:
Flagler County Government Services Building.
School Board Chambers, Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: 386.437.0106   

When:
Wednesday, July 27, from 6 PM to 8PM

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Source: Flagler County Chamber of Commerce

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