Michael Stewart, Candidate for Jefferson Township Board of Education

General Information

Name : Michael Stewart
Date of birth : 01 January 1970
Place of residence : Jefferson Twp

Education

College

Attended college : Yes
College : SUNY, Albany NY & U of Fla
Degree : BA History BS ME
Year of graduation : In the Dark Ages

Grad school

University : SUNYAlbany, NY
Degree : MA
Year of graduation : In the Age of Enlightenment

Military service

Has served in the military: Yes
Rank : E5

Employment Information

Job titles held : Many careers and jobs
Employers : Many employers

Political Information

Party affiliation : Independent
Running for a: Local office
Running for position: Board of Education
Chamber/district: Jefferson Twp
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 21 April 2009
Previous elective offices : None
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : Board of Ed 2008

Other facts

I am also on the Library Board of Trustees. In both cases I feel that I am part of a dedicated group of volunteers working to make Jefferson a better place for all of the residents. I was on the contract negotiating committee. I think that we reached a fair settlement that cleaned up some issues even though we were constrained by the latest state rules. I was also on the committee that chose the superintendent candidate that was brought forward to the whole Board. I feel that we made the right choice and have the superintendent that will lead the school district to a higher level. I wish that the public at large could see deeper into what goes into being on a school board. I would like to see more people put themselves up for election. This is an extremely important office in the community because it affects everyone.