This file photo shows inside the Ward 1 polling place at Ann Arbor Community High School in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor News. Ypsilanti School Board: Sharon Lee, Meredith Schindler, M. Jeanice Townsend. Photo taken by JD Scott and provided by Fran LeFort of Washtenaw Community College.JD Scott. . When asked about his strong support for gun ownership (Gilmore founded the MOW gun club in Oakland and established the Oakland chapter of the National African American Gun Association), Gilmore said he supported gun ownership for personal defense but disagreed with the NRAs advocacy of arming teachers in the classroom. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. On Oct. 5, The Citizen held a virtual forum with candidates running for seats on the Peralta Community College Districts (PCCD) Board of Trustees in the upcoming Nov. 2022 general elections. Voters across the county will decide 25 local tax proposals and ballot measures. Many companies specifically request students from WCC who. 7 in California. Malcolm is a current full-time Campus Services Employee at WCC, and also works full-time as a local real estate agent in Washtenaw County. Candidate Forums: Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees No views Sep 22, 2022 Angela Davis, David S. Malcolm and William G. Milliken, Jr. discuss their priorities as. He also did not shy away from the difficult questions that we asked about his position on firearms. and Ruth Hatcher. Still, during Reiss term, the district rose up one notch to a warning accreditation status. If elected for a second 6-year term as board trustee, I would practice this same method by constantly finding ways to improve as a trustee and how the board as a whole could improve for the betterment of the college. The newsroom decided to endorse Sheweet Yohannes bid to become the new Area 7 trustee on Peraltas governing board. While our discussion as a newsroom led to near universal agreement on the strengths and weaknesses of both candidates, there was clear division on which of those strengths and weaknesses were more important, both in their ability to competently handle the responsibilities of a trustee and to do so as a true ambassador and ally of students. For more information on the Board of Trustees and their role at PCCD, please visit the districts website. More info on these candidates: annarborvotes . Students are at the heart of every decision. Ann Arbor voters will see two contested city races in the general election, with most contests decided in the August primary. This left a sour taste in our mouth that no impressive list of credentials could totally wash out. What in your education and experience make you the best qualified candidate for this position? She also served as the English/Writing Department chair, was president of the faculty union, director of the Writing Center and interim Vice President of Instruction. The following is a little nonpartisan voter guide that I compiled, based on the ballot for Ann Arbor. Reiss served on the Board of Trustees when the districts accreditation status dropped to probation. believes that these three candidates are poised to best serve our diverse community of students, faculty, and classified professionals all of which are in need of allies on Peraltas governing board. Member of the Audit Committee. He specifically addressed the districts failed financial priorities. Yohannes left us with the impression that she is running for this seat because her own community college experience needed improvement, and that she is positioning herself to help make those improvements. She is a tech consultant with her own LLC. However, the turbulent aspects of her tenure were also taken into account when considering which candidate to endorse. Davis: Washtenaw Community College has become the forerunner of community colleges in producing the finest students in this area. Be transparent and fiscally responsible with the generous funding our tax payers so willingly provide through mileages and donations. ("naturalWidth"in a&&"naturalHeight"in a))return{};for(var d=0;a=c[d];++d){var e=a.getAttribute("data-pagespeed-url-hash");e&&(! The 2022 California general elections will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees: David Malcolm & William "Bill" Milliken Not finding what you're looking for? Read more: Ann Arbor Democrat faces Ypsilanti-area Republican in Michigan Senate race. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Three open City Council seats are not contested, with three candidates, including one write-in, running. Read more: Meet Ypsilantis mayoral candidates for the Nov. 8 general election. I am the current chair of the Washtenaw County Community College board of trustees; member of the executive committee of National Association of Realtors; president, Michigan Realtors, and; chair, Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce. Laney College and The Citizen do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, and immigration status. Here is the complete list of MEA recommended candidates for local school board races (sorted alphabetically by school district): Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education: MEA locals have recommended candidates for the following community college boards: Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees: Mott Community College Board of Trustees: Oakland Community College Board of Trustees: St. Clair Community College Board of Trustees: Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees: In addition to school boards and community colleges, MEA locals have recommended candidates in the following county, judicial and local races: Court of Appeals Judge District 2 (Unexpired 5-year term): Sima G. Patel, Circuit Court Judge Circuit 16: Teri Lynn Dennings, Circuit Court Judge Circuit 6: Amanda J. Shelton, Circuit Court Judge Circuit 30: Morgan Elizabeth Cole, District Court Judge District 54-A: Kristen Simmons, District Court Judge District 56-A: Ryan John Tetloff, Houghton County Commission District 3: Glenn D. Anderson, Ingham County Commission District 5: Myles Johnson, Ingham County Commission District 6: Victor Celentino, Ingham County Commission District 7: Thomas Morgan, Ingham County Commission District 10: Gabrielle Lawrence, Kalamazoo County Commission District 1: Tami Rey, Kalamazoo County Commission District 2: Jen Strebs, Kalamazoo County Commission District 3: Monteze Morales, Lapeer County Commission District 3: Jerry Tkach, Livingston County Commission District 1: Michelle L. Spisz, Livingston County Commission District 7: Caitlyn Perry Dial, Livingston County Commission District 8: Amber S. Bismack, EAST LANSING Educators everywhere are reeling this morning after yet another tragic school shooting, this time on the campus of Michigan State University. With two seats up for grabs on the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees voters will pick from among three candidates, including two incumbents. In late June, all seven members of the. Read more: Meet the 13 candidates vying for 4 Ann Arbor School Board seats, Meet the candidates vying for 3 Ypsilanti School Board seats, Meet the candidates vying for 3 Saline School Board seats, Meet the candidates running for the Dexter School Board in November, Voters to elect 4 new Chelsea School Board members in November, Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees. 77,081 42%. ":"&")+"url="+encodeURIComponent(b)),f.setRequestHeader("Content-Type","application/x-www-form-urlencoded"),f.send(a))}}}function B(){var b={},c;c=document.getElementsByTagName("IMG");if(!c.length)return{};var a=c[0];if(! Milliken, Jr.: In the face of declining high school and college enrollments, WCC trustees have held in-district student tuition rates flat for five years running. Im not a government person, Im a technology person. Thanks for this, which was the only coverage of these races I could find! We also found Gambles understanding of the districts holistic approach to campus security disappointing. Your guide to L.A. Community College District Board of Trustees candidates Nine of 11 candidates for the L.A. Community College District Board of Trustees. LIVE CHAT NOW! Below is a list of the candidates who have gained the endorsement of the Michigan AFL-CIO (for state-level races) and the Huron Valley Area Labor Federation (for local races). The Los Angeles Community College District is governed by a popularly elected seven-member Board. Candidates in this contest and votes received: Anne M. Williams (41.3%), Peg Talburtt (30.5%), Mike Marotta (14.9%), Brian E. Tolle (13.4%), All Other Votes (0.0%), Total Votes Cast (0.0%), and Total Ballots Cast (0.0%). Not authorized by any candidate. Two Jackson candidates, Republican Kathy Schmaltz and Democrat Maurice Imhoff are running. It is responsible for conducting elections to elect members of the ACC Board of Trustees, to levy taxes, and for annexation issues. Here are the results: 2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information. Malcolm: Associates Degree in Occupation Studies from WCC-2003, 21 years of employment at WCC, 13 years of AFSCME union leadership at WCC, Fully funded the Lela Pitts Educational Endowment to help single mothers with their tuition, travel and childcare expenses while attending WCC. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Brand new state House of Representatives and Senate maps are offering new candidates a shot at a seat in Lansing, while a climate-action tax proposal heads to voters in Ann Arbor and a slew of cities and townships decide local races and millages. Whitmers budget proposal will help Michigan turn the corner as we work to move forward from the pandemic and create a brighter future for every [], 1216 Kendale Blvd. The cost of higher education has become out of reach for many families and by keeping tuition low a student can enroll at WCC and not be burdened with high costs that would absorbed their funds before advancing beyond their first year in college. CAMPUS. As a newsroom though, it seemed to us that he was selling himself and while he might be a great salesman, we werent looking to be sold credentials. We commend Quindlens pursuit of improving the governance of the Board and his focus on serving Peralta students. Malcolm: Support programs and courses that help non traditional and dispossessed students obtain the education needed to enter the workforce and compete in a global work environment. I constantly look at how to improve upon my scope of responsibilities for the betterment of the company or organization. If re-elected, I would suggest the Board to have both parties come together a representing member of the faculty to address the issues at hand; vet out the underlying reasons behind the conflict(s), work to develop a solution with a clear open line of communication and total transparency. Board of Trustees - Dallas College Admissions College Classes & Degrees Student Resources Student Life Apply Now About Board of Trustees Shortcut: dallascollege.edu/trustees Board of Trustees Find out more on the redistricting of trustee district boundaries. Read more: Two Washtenaw County attorneys vying to be next 14A District judge. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. For a complete list of proposals and all of MLive/The Ann Arbor News coverage, click the link below. The other three candidates are Sara Duvall, Sherrie Kossoudji and John Schaeffer.