Overall I would give the CCS board solid marks for the manner in which they lead and decisions they have made. I served as a law enforcement officer from 2004-2015 in the great state of North Carolina. Cooper with the expansion of Medicaid, so that single-parent mothers like me, won't have to go through the same situations my children and I faced, especially now that so many people are in need of medical treatment for COVID-19. Rejected many insurance rate increases, and the courts upheld his outright rejection of a major homeowners’ insurance rate increase across the state. Political/Community experience: Participation in various activities of the Catawba County Republican Party; Catawba County Commissioners appointee to serve on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC); member of the School Justice Partnership serving all three school systems; K-64 board member; participation in various events through the years celebrating the life and contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and supporter of the Catawba County United Way. Also, while at Bunker Hill Jeff served as Catawba County School’s representative on the Region VII Principal’s Advisory Council. Early voting began today, and there are a number of local and state election races. To try to figure out how you're going to put food on the table so you're kids don't go hungry. In certain contexts, it is great to have a meeting of like-minded persons. Iâm not here to criticize the work of others, instead, I am determined to present options for consideration. Instead, too many are left feeling unheard and forgotten. Measures will be taken to encourage six-foot distancing between students, Catawba County Schools officials said. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Selected political/community experience: Chief of Police Town of Catawba, PTO President at Webb Murray Elementary School, former TBall Coach St. Stephens Optimist. I was born in Hialeah, Florida and raised in Miami. Upon graduating from high school I received a full athletic scholarship to play football at Wake Forest University. After four elected terms as a state legislator, he became the Assistant General Counsel and Assistant state Insurance Commissioner for four years. Jenna enjoys gourmet cooking, especially when using produce she grew herself or that she found at the NC Farmer's Market. Join the fight to keep Republicans elected in Catawba County I will be someone who will listen and reply. The Hickory Public Schools requested a Letter of Intent from the County supporting funding a portion of cost to replace grass on Hickory High football field with artificial turf. Carol Bacha, also known as Mother Elizabeth, is one of eight candidates in three races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 18 primary election. Josh Stein has the experience and values the people of North Carolina need in their Attorney General. My decisions will affect my children (whom I adore) the same as your children. On Monday, March 15, 2021, the Catawba County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the return of grades 6-12 to âPlan A,â beginning April 12. I would like to see Catawba County become more progressive providing more jobs and housing affordability. The son of a school teacher, he knows that education creates opportunity and he has worked throughout his career to strengthen our schools and create a sound foundation for our state’s children. My name is Jerome Josh Simpkins Jr. Selected political/community experience: Being involved in PTO, Booster Club, Coached basketball at the schools & optimist. Judge Cubbage views her judgeship as a position of trust and as an opportunity for service. These varied perspectives give me a well-rounded background upon which I can draw as I consider what is best for the 15,000-plus students in Catawba County Schools, in fact it supports my campaign slogan âA Career of Service to Students.". Early in her life, she learned the values of hard work, dedication and honor. She is collaborating with community, business, and justice partners to improve the courts wherever possible and is working to help ensure North Carolina courts are open, fair, and welcoming to our citizens and businesses. Lucy Inman, a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, is a candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court in 2020. Recognized as a leader among her colleagues, Jen became a literacy facilitator. At Carolina Law, he was managing editor of the North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation and director of the school's Pro Bono Program. Roy Cooper has spent nearly three decades in public service protecting families, keeping communities safe, and working to create jobs and improve schools. They are members of First Baptist Church in Raleigh. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. catawba board of elections candidate list grouped by contest candidate name name on ballot partyfiling dateaddress catawba county schools board of education richards, annette young annette young richards 07/06/20202415 emmanuel church rd conover, nc 28613 taylor, michael jeffrey jeff taylor 07/06/20202394 24th st ln ne hickory, nc 28601 During his six years as an Associate Judge on the Court of Appeals, he authored over 500 opinions. Birth date verification (birth certificate) and income verification must be attached for the application to be complete. Ensuring every deliberation, decision, and action reflects the best interests of every student I serve. He is also a recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Our schools are currently facing an issue never before seen in our lifetime with the presence of COVID-19 in our world. and I have faced many hardships like many of you have faced or currently facing now. Judge Inman and her husband Billy Warden live in Raleigh. In 2000, the people of North Carolina elected Roy Cooper as Attorney General, where he continued to fight for families during his four terms. The first woman elected to that office, Beth has served as State Auditor since 2009. I ask for your help, I ask for your ideas and passion, and I ask for your vote on election day to represent you on our Board of Commissioners. I'm confident that with you on my side, the change will come. Dealing with the pandemic this year is a big change that no one was prepared for. We initiated a donation closet to assist children in need of clothing and provided funds for all children to attend all field trips so no child would be left behind. The race for two seats on the Catawba County Board of Commissioners looks to be interesting this fall, as five candidates have filed for office. I also hope the good citizens of Catawba County feel the same as they make their choice for the next four years by providing me the opportunity to serve another term. In 1987, Jen graduated from UNC-Wilmington (her father's alma mater) with a degree in elementary education. The Treasurer can do so much for our state and I am ready to get to work. Here is the complete list of candidates who will appear in one variation or another of the Catawba County ballot: I am also the proud parent of two daughters who were well educated in Catawba County Schools and were prepared for secondary education and their chosen professions. Although I had worked closely with the school systems in Catawba County in my role as Chief Court Counselor the past 26 years before being elected to the board in 2012, there is no substitute for direct experience and being "behind the wheel" as you navigate through county, state and federal requirements and regulations. Still, I am concerned that they will focus only on racial bias and not enough on social class bias. As a businessman, David has innovated Co-Working space in Charlotte and developed nearly 600 apartments on Lake Norman, employing hundreds of construction workers from counties in the 10th District. As well as working VBS at my church for the past 12 years.