Margaret Bateman, Budget Committee For SAU 16 Coop School Board

Margaret (Meg) Bateman

Age (as of Election Day)

50

Position sought (including ward or district number if applicable)

Seat on the Budget Advisory Committee for SAU16 Cooperative School Board

Party Affiliation

Family

Husband Tim, and two boys in 9th grade and 7th grade

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

B.A. from Boston College, J.D. from St. John's University Law School

Occupation

20+ years as a corporate attorney in NY, MA and NH

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

None

Why are you seeking elective office?

Looking to provide a fresh perspective and be involved in decisions at the budget level before they reach the school board.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The impact that the pandemic has had on our children and I intend to focus efforts and spending on areas that will support their mental health and provide academic help in order to bridge the gap of the time they lost these past two years.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am running to get involved and bring a fresh perspective to the BAC.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The best advice ever shared with me was:

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?