Steven H. Smith
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Steven H. Smith was the Position 4 representative on the Bellingham School District school board in Washington. He was first elected to the board in 2009 and won re-election against challenger John H. Blethen on November 5, 2013. Smith did not seek an additional term in 2017.
Biography
Smith earned his B.B.A. in accounting from Iowa State University. He later earned an M.S. in accounting from Oklahoma State University and Ph.D. from Arizona State University. Smith's professional experience includes working as an accounting professor at Western Washington University.[1]
Elections
2013
Smith sought re-election against challenger John H. Blethen on November 5, 2013.
Results
General election
| Bellingham Board of Directors, Four-year term, Position 4, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Steven H. Smith Incumbent |
53.5% | 14,725 | |
| Nonpartisan | John H. Blethen | 46.5% | 12,779 | |
| Total Votes | 27,504 | |||
| Source: Whatcom County Elections, "November 5, 2013 General Election," November 26, 2013 | ||||
Primary
Smith won the August 6, 2013 primary for the Position 4 seat on the board. Smith and challenger John H. Blethen advanced to the November 5, 2013 general election.
| Bellingham Board of Directors, Primary, Position 4, August 6, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Steven H. Smith Incumbent |
53.1% | 6,904 | |
| Nonpartisan | John H. Blethen |
29.2% | 3,791 | |
| Nonpartisan | Hue Beattie | 17.7% | 2,305 | |
| Total Votes | 13,000 | |||
| Source: Whatcom County Elections | ||||
Endorsements
Smith received the endorsement of The Bellingham Herald for the August 6, 2013, primary and the November 5, 2013, general election.[2][3]
Funding
Smith reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission in this election.[4]
2009
Smith first won election to the board on November 3, 2009, against fellow challenger Rogan Jones.
| Bellingham Board of Directors, Position 4, November 3, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Steven H. Smith |
52.9% | 10,996 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rogan Jones | 47.1% | 9,786 | |
| Total Votes | 20,782 | |||
| Source: Whatcom County Elections | ||||
Campaign themes
2013
Smith provided the following statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet in Whatcom County:[1]
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"Our schools should be places that our children are safe to explore new ideas, inspired to reach their highest potential, and provide a multi-faceted education. Each child should have an education that enhances their unique strengths, which means that the curriculum should provide a solid foundation and yet be flexible enough to meet individual student needs. Arts and music education help students develop creative thinking. Self-confidence and a strong work ethic provide students with structural integrity, so that when failures occur students are able to learn from them and carry on. Working together -educators, parents, and community - we can provide a quality education to all students. If you re-elect me as your school board member, I will continue to seek your counsel, listen to your concerns, approach issues with an open mind, and work to make Bellingham’s schools centers for academic excellence for all children. My core beliefs for public education: A strong foundation in reading, writing, and math is imperative; Students must learn strategies to solve complex problems; Sometimes, learning requires a strong work ethic, perseverance and uninterrupted concentration; Quality teachers, staff and administrators are the most important asset of the school district." |
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Whatcom County Elections, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed September 3, 2013
- ↑ The Bellingham Herald, "OUR VIEW: Herald endorses Roxanne Murphy, Steve Smith in Bellingham primary election," July 13, 2013
- ↑ The Bellingham Herald, "Our endorsements for Nov. 5, 2013, Whatcom County elections," October 28, 2013
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
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