tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post8703703320559491927..comments2024-03-28T06:53:24.022-05:00Comments on a blog about school: One-stop shopping for the school board electionChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12919030671050831251noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-41293741854487098422011-09-14T10:04:09.998-05:002011-09-14T10:04:09.998-05:00Jason -- I agree about people not using all of the...Jason -- I agree about people not using all of their votes. I had a hard time figuring out how to cast that fourth vote myself. It was more from a process of elimination than from any enthusiasm.<br /><br />Also, sometimes it's just a rational calculation. A voter who really wanted Jeff Alden to win should have cast only one vote; voting for any other candidates would likely just have pushed them further in front of Alden.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-47798824539680472962011-09-14T08:54:53.355-05:002011-09-14T08:54:53.355-05:00Chris, just my view on your comment ....
"On...Chris, just my view on your comment ....<br /><br />"On average, people used only 3.3 of their four possible votes for the four-year seats. That's 2,930 votes that went uncast, Also, 456 people chose not to cast a vote for the two-year seat."<br /><br />Talking to a few that I know who only cast 3 out of the 4 votes, its no big secret or conspiracy, it came down to lack of options. They didn't feel strongly about any of the other candidates.<br /><br />Out of the rest after the first three, they didn't want any of them.<br />Bad reason not to vote but in my eyes that is why a majority of people do not vote. They don't like either party or person. They can't find enough common ground to agree with them, thus in their eyes why vote.<br /><br />Here is a good conspiracy laugh, you missed that out of all the candidates, all the women were picked, then one man. =) Mrs VanDyke might have had a better chance running for a four year term, instead of against another woman! =PJasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-19404674674749904812011-09-13T09:21:04.625-05:002011-09-13T09:21:04.625-05:00Julie -- Sure. Thanks!Julie -- Sure. Thanks!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-19695932451252766132011-09-13T09:08:41.862-05:002011-09-13T09:08:41.862-05:00Hi Chris - would you be willing to add my facebook...Hi Chris - would you be willing to add my facebook page to the similar listing for other candidates above? It's at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-VanDyke-for-Iowa-City-Community-School-Board/240034766012774 <br /><br />Best wishes,<br />JulieJulie VanDykenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-78416357645170353602011-09-12T22:36:21.807-05:002011-09-12T22:36:21.807-05:00Good comments about Sally Hoelscher. I agree it i...Good comments about Sally Hoelscher. I agree it is unfair to assume that she holds certain views about creationism/evolution or that she would want to integrate her views into public education.KDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883213697051461818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-13006190999257206402011-09-12T02:28:38.570-05:002011-09-12T02:28:38.570-05:00Anonymous -- I've added links to those article...Anonymous -- I've added links to those articles to the section on Candidate Statements and Profiles, above.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-10534411642723206722011-09-11T22:17:05.071-05:002011-09-11T22:17:05.071-05:00Anonymous -- Thanks!Anonymous -- Thanks!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-25085158081098263452011-09-11T21:34:01.568-05:002011-09-11T21:34:01.568-05:00Here are some words from the candidates in the Gaz...Here are some words from the candidates in the Gazette.<br /><br />http://thegazette.com/category/opinion/guest-columns/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-55300319666445412872011-09-09T22:08:27.495-05:002011-09-09T22:08:27.495-05:00I’m not sure why it would be surprising, or object...I’m not sure why it would be surprising, or objectionable, that Democrats, gay people, and unions tend to work together, since they share positions on issues that they think are important. I do think a person’s party affiliation tells us something. But just telling me someone is a Democrat or a Republican is nowhere near a complete argument for why I should vote for or against that person, especially at the school board level.<br /><br />As for your Hoffa reference, it’s obvious, when you see the full video, that Hoffa was talking about defeating conservative politicians, not about physically harming rank-and-file Tea Partiers. The rest is all Fox-News-manufactured baloney. You might try tuning in to <a href="http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-september-6-2011/james-and-the-giant-speech" rel="nofollow">Jon Stewart</a> instead.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559356125770114400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-34561416450063519182011-09-09T09:54:03.590-05:002011-09-09T09:54:03.590-05:00KD - Patti is an insider in the local Democrat par...KD - Patti is an insider in the local Democrat party. The two primary special interest groups the Democrats represent in Johnson County (after the homosexuals) are the teachers' union and the other unions. Remember hearing recently that the rest of us are "SOBs" to be "taken out!"? He wasn't kidding. <br /><br />Therefore, no matter what Patti does or doesn't actually do as a school board member - she will get their support. The candidates who have the cajones to actually be registered Republicans are actively being slammed by the local Democrats.Not Befuddled at Allnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-53015544424150645252011-09-09T00:01:48.361-05:002011-09-09T00:01:48.361-05:00I have to also say that I am befuddled by the supp...I have to also say that I am befuddled by the support of Patti Fields by groups such as the teachers' union, and the Federation of Labor.KDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883213697051461818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-53641417388359271992011-09-08T23:56:10.641-05:002011-09-08T23:56:10.641-05:00I watched the debates.
I had trouble following Je...I watched the debates.<br /><br />I had trouble following Jeff Alden's train of thought.<br /><br />While perhaps unfair, I wish there could have been specific questions directed at Patti Fields and her tenure on the Board. On the other hand, I still won't vote for her.<br /><br />I think I prefer Julie Van Dyke for the two year term. I think she had some good things to say about transparency, and the financial situation.<br /><br />I'm not sure who used the term "the board has one employee", in regards to the superintendent. Maybe Patti Fields or Sally Hoelscher? While I think Murley has made some mistakes, I think there was a lot of leftover issues that will take a long time to solve, especially the mishandling of the financial issues.<br /><br />There was a lot of talk of curriculum in the one debate, which I found surprising. As long as I have been paying attention to the school board, they have talked little about what actually goes on in the classroom.KDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883213697051461818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-15619608475568824052011-08-30T14:44:43.657-05:002011-08-30T14:44:43.657-05:00I agree with Doris...thanks for posting all the in...I agree with Doris...thanks for posting all the information!<br /><br />As for my opinions about candidates, I know I won't vote for Patti Fields. I'm undecided so far about who I will vote for.KDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883213697051461818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285353362748898720.post-4735718609020147242011-08-29T22:57:37.724-05:002011-08-29T22:57:37.724-05:00Thanks for your work in gathering all these great ...Thanks for your work in gathering all these great materials! I'd really love to hear what your (local) readers have to say about the candidates and election.Dorisnoreply@blogger.com