The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Local school board elections today -- UPDATE

Don't forget to vote today. Here's your summary:

Texarkana Zone 1: Adger Smith vs. Penny Easley Update: Smith wins 127 (64%) - 73 (36%)
Smith is a two-term vice chairman of the Texarkana, Ark. Planning and Zoning Commission and has served there since 1998. He's the owner of Smith Performance Engine and Parts. Easley wants to focus on an enriched curriculum to raise Arkansas Benchmark scores. She is a supervisor of the call center at Century Bank.

Texarkana Zone 6: Incumbent Carol Dalby, a special justice for the Lake View case in the Arkansas Supreme Court, is running unopposed.

Fouke Place 1: Marty Cherry vs. Lee Ann Teer-Doss Update: Teer-Doss wins 425 (53%) - 369 (47%)
Cherry is a former quarterback for the University of Texas and is the brother of NFL quarterback Mike Cherry. His priorities are providing Fouke students with a safe learning environment, adhering to state requirements and continuing a good academic record. Teer-Doss, a legal assistant with the Texarkana firm of Keil and Goodson, said building a strong relationship between the community and Fouke School District, making the best decisions for students and the community and quality education and opportunities are priorities.

Fouke Place 2: Mike Evilsizer (incumbent) vs. Terry W. Sloan Update: Evilsizer wins 433 (56%) - 340 (44%)
Evilsizer priorities: (1) employing the best administrators, (2) continuing advanced-placement classes and (3) continuing vocational training programs. Sloan: (1) adequate resources, (2) a safe and enjoyable learning environment (3) focusing on the budget.

Genoa at large: Incumbent Carl Jenkins is unopposed.