Six candidates are vying for three two-year terms on the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen for the May 6 general election. They appear on the ballot in this order: D. Jasen Graham, Bert Henry, Linda Reynolds, Rodney W. Bell, Lennox J. Alfred, and Samuel Morris. Cody Coufal withdrew from the race on April 10.
This week, Salado Village Voice asked the following questions about roads and parks to the candidates.
[Read more…] about 2023 Aldermen candidates on roads, parksSix candidates are vying for three two-year terms on the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen for the May 6 general election. They appear on the ballot in this order: D. Jasen Graham, Bert Henry, Linda Reynolds, Rodney W. Bell, Lennox J. Alfred, and Samuel Morris. Cody Coufal withdrew from the race on April 10.
This week, Salado Village Voice introduces the candidates to the voters.
[Read more…] about Introducing the candidates for Village of Salado Board of AldermenEarly voting in the November 8 General Election began on Oct. 24 with 4,679 casting ballots in the first day of early voting.
Early voting hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24-28; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29; noon-6 p.m. Oct. 30 and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 4.
The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Oct. 28.
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Salado aldermen unanimously approved a resolution rejecting a Petition for Disannexation of Land at their July 21 meeting. John Newman threatened litigation through a letter distributed to the board on July 21.
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Five candidates have filed for two full three year terms on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees: Jim Reed, Sam Dowdy, Jr., Rick Marruffo, Amy McLane and Marlon Reed.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: What are the values you will bring to the SISD board of trustees, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level/number of administrators in Salado ISD? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support Salado ISD Central Administration? If so, why? If not, why not and what can be done to improve it? (200 words)
Question 4: What makes you the right candidate for the position right now? (200 words)
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Two candidates have filed for one two-year unexpired term on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees, As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: What are the values you will bring to the SISD board of trustees, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level/number of administrators in Salado ISD? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support Salado ISD Central Administration? If so, why? If not, why not and what can be done to improve it? (200 words)
Question 4: What makes you the right candidate for the position right now? (200 words)Christi Carlson
[Read more…] about Salado ISD Unexpired term candidates on values, administration
Three candidates have filed for two full two-year terms on the Salado Public Library District Board of Directors: Susan Starnes, Nancy Mills Mackey and Theresa Howard.
Salado Village Voice asked the following questions.
Question 1: What are the values you will bring to the Library board of trustees, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level/number of staff in the Library? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Would you support reducing the half-cent sales tax the Library collects? Why or why not? (200 words)
Question 4: With the mistakes that were made regarding the Library election, which disenfranchised almost 100 potential voters in the district on the first day, will you challenge the election if you lose within that margin? Why or why not? (200 words)
Question 5: What makes you the right candidate right now? (200 words)
[Read more…] about Salado Library Candidates on values, administration
The Village of Salado will elect a Mayor to a two-year term on May 7. Mayor Michael Coggin filed for a position on the ballot. Linda Reynolds has filed as a write-in candidate.
We asked the following question:
Question 1:What are the values you will bring to the position of Mayor, if elected, and how will they make an impact? (200 words)
Question 2: Is there an appropriate level of staff in the Village? Too many? Too few? If this is identified as being an issue, how can this be addressed by the Mayor and Board? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support Village Administration? If so, why? If not, why not and what can be done to improve it? (200 words)
Question 4: What makes you the right candidate for the position right now? (200 words)
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Five candidates have filed for two full three year terms on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees: Jim Reed, Sam Dowdy, Jr., Rick Marruffo, Amy McLane and Marlon Reed.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: Question 1: In March, Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency to create a Teacher Vacancy Task Force to address ongoing staffing concerns. What can Salado ISD do to recruit and retain quality teachers when there is a looming shortage? (150 Words)
Question 2: Do you think the Salado ISD Board of Trustees adequately supports classroom teachers in the district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
Question 3: Does Salado ISD pay teachers and support staff (aides, paraprofessionals) too little, too much or an appropriate amount? (150 words)
Question 4: Do you think classroom teachers in Salado ISD have access to appropriate technology and training to do their jobs? (150 words)
Question 5: Do you think administration supports teaching staff in our district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
[Read more…] about SISD full term candidates on teacher pay, support
Two candidates have filed for one two-year unexpired term on the Salado Independent School District Board of Trustees, As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
As a manner of introducing them to our readers, we asked the following questions. Their answers are below, in order of appearance on the Ballot for May 7 election.
Question 1: Question 1: In March, Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency to create a Teacher Vacancy Task Force to address ongoing staffing concerns. What can Salado ISD do to recruit and retain quality teachers when there is a looming shortage? (150 Words)
Question 2: Do you think the Salado ISD Board of Trustees adequately supports classroom teachers in the district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
Question 3: Does Salado ISD pay teachers and support staff (aides, paraprofessionals) too little, too much or an appropriate amount? (150 words)
Question 4: Do you think classroom teachers in Salado ISD have access to appropriate technology and training to do their jobs? (150 words)
Question 5: Do you think administration supports teaching staff in our district? What does that support look like? (150 words)
[Read more…] about SISD Candidates for unexpired term on teacher pay, support