June Hughes: New state school board members elected

From June Hughes, November 11, 2006
Subject: A Special Word of Thanks from Sam

Note from John Curry: With many new faces on the "new" ODE board, maybe we at CORE can press for removal of Puckett. John
I just heard from Sam and here are the ones who won for the Board of Ed...........June
In District 2, John Bender won. John is pro-science.

In District 3, Thomas Gunlock had been appointed just three months ago to John Griffin's slot. However, Susan Haverkos beat him. I've since found out she's backed by the right wing and by Diane Fessler, a State Senator who served on the Board some years ago. Susan is a proponent of charter schools and Intelligent Design. James Uphoff, in 3rd place was the pro-science candidate.
In District 7, Tom Sawyer defeated Deborah Owens Fink(incumbent). Tom is pro-science.

In District 8, Deborah Cain defeated Jim Craig (incumbent). Deborah is pro-science.

Despite some very positive changes, there are still some battles to be won.

Thanks again for all your help. I'm now beginning to realize just how many people were working for me. I'm very grateful.