The third candidate, Carrie Doza, a marketing communications manager for Agritain International, won 35.23 percent of the vote.
Baum could decide to file for a recount, but she said she’s not sure if she’ll do that. The results from the election will be certified April 15, so Baum said there’s still hope the official count could change. Baum said after three years serving on the board, she’s disappointed with a loss.
“I feel I gave a lot to the district and I wanted to do so much more,” she said.
Bushdieker said there were no real ideological differences between the three candidates so the race ended up being “essentially a popularity contest.” He said with his background in construction and politics he hopes he’ll be able to help the board.
In his first month as a board member he plans to talk with Superintendent Dan Dozier about the possibility that fundraising could help the district’s financial troubles.
“I know we can’t spend more money than we got,” he said. “It’ll probably be hard choices. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do
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