Another Hiccup in the Central Kitsap School Board Election
We’re once again seeking candidates for the school board post now held by Carl Johnson. Johnson reluctantly allowed himself to be named to the school board two years ago, after intending to retire, when no other candidates stepped forward.
This year, two candidates stepped forward. But one withdrew upon seeing the other person in the race. And now the remaining candidate, Bill Bailey, has withdrawn after discovering he lived just a few houses outside the geographic district that seat represents. That’s a sad outcome, because I served with Bill Bailey on the Kitsap Sun’s editorial board, and though we didn’t always agree on issues, I found him to be extremely dedicated to improving the school system and a very honest man.
Now, we’re left with a huge hole to fill once again. I hope that Herb Messenger, who originally withdrew after seeing the Bailey was also in the race, will reconsider and put his name back in as a school board candidate. And I also hope that someone else will step forward so there is a real contest for Johnson’s board seat.
— Jeff
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July 11th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Jeff,
Thanks for the kind words. I was really looking forward to working with the school board. Just wasn’t meant to be right now I guess. I’m working hard now to make sure that great guys like Eric Greene stay on the board so that they can continue working on the long term goals and solutions that will keep CK a top school district.