Fairhope, Alabama
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION TOMORROW
Turnout was bigger-than-expected for the forum held this evening at the Fairhope First Baptist Church -- where Cecil Christenberry and Miranda Schrubbe answered questions from the audience for about an hour and a half.
Kerry Flowers acted as moderator.
In opening statements, political newcomer Schrubbe described herself as a "servant leader" and "a glass half full person"; and Christenberry said "a voice came to me" to get involved, much like in 1999 when he decided to run for city council. "If not you, who?"
Both said that the motivation came only after a third party they both greatly admired decided not to run for the office (Joe Faust, according to informed sources).
In his usual jovial manner, Christenberry called it a "weird campaign" with "lots of mudslinging." He said he wanted to give her a hug afterward, "if she lets me."
Many of the issues that came up were addressed previously in interviews (click).
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
* Both said that while the controversial 'Common Core' curriculum is an important issue, it is matter decided on the state, not local level.
* Both agreed that videoing Board meetings would be a good idea to look into (to be broadcast on cable tv or internet).
* Both agreed more revenue will be needed, possibly in the form of increased property taxes.
* In reference to the current board's usual 5-2 vote split, both indicated they would likely side with the minority.
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION TOMORROWTurnout was bigger-than-expected for the forum held this evening at the Fairhope First Baptist Church -- where Cecil Christenberry and Miranda Schrubbe answered questions from the audience for about an hour and a half.
Kerry Flowers acted as moderator.
In opening statements, political newcomer Schrubbe described herself as a "servant leader" and "a glass half full person"; and Christenberry said "a voice came to me" to get involved, much like in 1999 when he decided to run for city council. "If not you, who?"
Both said that the motivation came only after a third party they both greatly admired decided not to run for the office (Joe Faust, according to informed sources).
In his usual jovial manner, Christenberry called it a "weird campaign" with "lots of mudslinging." He said he wanted to give her a hug afterward, "if she lets me."
Many of the issues that came up were addressed previously in interviews (click).
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS* Both said that while the controversial 'Common Core' curriculum is an important issue, it is matter decided on the state, not local level.
* Both agreed that videoing Board meetings would be a good idea to look into (to be broadcast on cable tv or internet).
* Both agreed more revenue will be needed, possibly in the form of increased property taxes.
* In reference to the current board's usual 5-2 vote split, both indicated they would likely side with the minority.
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Comments
Cecil, did you hear God telling you to run or was it Diana Brewer?