Politics & Government
Velschow, Bhopale, Koo Win BRSSD School Board Race
Amy Koo finished a close race, edging out Herb Neuman 1,805 to 1,784.
Charles "Chuck" Velschow will serve another four-year term on the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District board of trustees after being the top vote-getter among seven candidates for three seats in Tuesday's election.
Velschow will be joined by newcomers Suvarna Bholpale and Amy Koo.
Koo, a resident of Redwood Shores and mother of two narrowly won her race, defeating fourth-place finisher Herb Neuman by less than one percent.
All three newly elected school board members will serve a four year term.
Final results for BRSSD Board of Trustees:
CHARLES "CHUCK" VELSCHOW (22.87%) 3,029
SUVARNA BHOPALE (17.82%) 2,361
AMY K. KOO (13.63%) 1,805
HERBERT R. NEUMAN (13.47%) 1,784
NAOMI NISHIMOTO (11.85%) 1,570
RAKESH N. HEGDE (11.07%) 1,466
KELLY REDMON (9.29%) 1,231
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