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| District D || Dusti Reimer || {{party|U}} || Rise for Mesa County Slate <br> [https://www.facebook.com/VoteDusti/posts/704883103054369 "Career Readiness"], education reform buzzword <br/> Describes herself as a [https://www.facebook.com/VoteDusti/posts/707594196116593 "conservative mom"] || [mailto:DUSTI@ELEVATEPRGJ.COM Email] <br/> [https://www.facebook.com/VoteDusti/ Facebook] | | District D || Dusti Reimer || {{party|U}} || Rise for Mesa County Slate <br> [https://www.facebook.com/VoteDusti/posts/704883103054369 "Career Readiness"], education reform buzzword <br/> Describes herself as a [https://www.facebook.com/VoteDusti/posts/707594196116593 "conservative mom"] || [mailto:DUSTI@ELEVATEPRGJ.COM Email] <br/> [https://www.facebook.com/VoteDusti/ Facebook] | ||
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| − | | District D || Thomas M. Parrish || {{party|D}} || || [mailto:T.PARRISH@BRESNAN.NET Email] | + | | District D || Thomas M. Parrish (i) || {{party|D}} || || [mailto:T.PARRISH@BRESNAN.NET Email] |
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| District E || Amy L. Davis || {{party|D}} || || [mailto:AMY.DAVIS@SCLHS.NET Email] <br/> [https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Amy-Davis-for-District-51-115966449080946/ Facebook] | | District E || Amy L. Davis || {{party|D}} || || [mailto:AMY.DAVIS@SCLHS.NET Email] <br/> [https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Amy-Davis-for-District-51-115966449080946/ Facebook] | ||
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Revision as of 21:52, 2 October 2017
Contents
Mesa County Valley 51 Demographics
Mesa County Valley 51 Superintendent
Mesa County Valley 51 School Board
2017 Election
On November 7th, 2017, 3 seats are up for vote, with 1 seat unopposed.
There are two ballot measures specific to the school district.
Candidates
| Ward | Name | Party | Endorsements/Info | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District C | John (M.) Williams | Unaffiliated | Attorney | |
| District D | Dusti Reimer | Unaffiliated | Rise for Mesa County Slate "Career Readiness", education reform buzzword Describes herself as a "conservative mom" |
Email |
| District D | Thomas M. Parrish (i) | Democrat | ||
| District E | Tom Keenan | Republican | Rise for Mesa County Slate "Career Readiness", education reform buzzword |
Email |
| District E | Amy L. Davis | Democrat | Email | |
Campaign Finance
Ballot Measures
Ballot Issue 3A - Mill Levy Override
"Shall Mesa County Valley School District NO. 51 taxes be increased $6.5 million annually (the maximum amount which may be collected in any fiscal year), beginning in 2017 for collection of taxes commencing on January 1, 2018, and annually there- after through and including December 31, 2027, by an additional property tax mill levy in excess of the levy authorized for the district's general fund, without limitation as to rate, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 22-54-108, C.R.S., such additional revenues to be deposited in the general fund and used for the following educational purposes:
- Adding five more instructional days to the school calendar;
- Acquiring student instructional resources and implementing staff training; • providing up-to-date technology resources; and
- Providing ongoing maintenance of and improvements to district facilities and grounds;
And shall the district be authorized to collect, retain and spend all revenues from such taxes and the earnings from the investment of such revenues as a voter approved revenue change and an exception to the limits which would otherwise apply under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution?
- Yes/For
- No/Against"
Arguments For
Arguments Against
Ballot Issue 3B - Bond
"Shall Mesa County Valley School District NO. 51 debt be increased $118.5 million with a repayment cost of up to $219 million, and shall district taxes be increased up to $13.5 million annually to pay such debt, with the proceeds to be used for the purpose of providing capital assets for district purposes, which may include but are not limited to:
- Replacing orchard mesa middle school (constructed in 1960) with a new facility on the same site;
- Repairing, renovating, or making additions to school buildings, including upgrades to heat and air conditioning systems and plumbing to provide for the health and safety of students and teachers;
- Acquiring, purchasing, equipping or furnishing school buildings, including school safety and security equipment, technology and internet or net- work equipment; and
- Adding gymnasiums to dual immersion Academy Elementary School and Palisade High School;
And shall the mill levy be increased in any year without limitation as to rate but only in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such debt or any refunding debt (or to create a reserve for such payment); provided that such tax increase shall not produce revenue that will exceed the maximum annual amount stated above; such debt to be evidenced by the issuance of general obligation bonds or to provide district matching money for any grant awarded by the state under the building excellent schools today program; such debt to be sold in one series or more, for a price above or below the principal amount of such series, on terms and conditions and with such maturities as permitted by law, including provisions for redemption of the bonds prior to maturity with or without payment of the premium of not to exceed one percent; and shall such tax revenues and the earnings from the investment of such bond proceeds and tax revenues be collected, retained and spent as a voter approved revenue change under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?
- Yes/For
- No/Against"
Arguments For
Arguments Against
