Meet school board candidate Kim Peterson
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May 20, 2013 |
My name is Kim Peterson and I am running for
School Board Trustee in Zone 5 of Boundary
County.
As a constitutional and fiscal conservative, I
believe we have to move towards a smaller, more
fiscally efficient government. This starts at
the local level. Every benefit has a cost which
must be considered.
As a school board member, I will work towards
what is in the best long term interest of all
students in our district, while keeping all
stakeholders in mind.
I have been a business owner for over 20 years.
Under my leadership, the business has grown from
two employees to 20, and became the largest
woman owned distributorship of its kind. Two
years ago, I sold my son 1/3 of the business and
semi retired. Although my son handles all the
daily management of the business, I am still
active in the financial planning.
The main reason I am running for school board is
my concern for the future education of the
children in our county.
Idaho has signed on to a new nationalized
standards testing called “Common Core." This
Federal program will take away the control of
our schools at the state and local level and
cost the taxpayers of Idaho millions of
additional tax dollars.
Boundary County taxpayers cannot and should not
have to pay what this program would cost. If
elected, I will do everything in my power to
represent Boundary County in fighting the
implementation of Common Core.
I will bring to the school board a strong
background in leadership and finance. I have
served on three non profit boards, and have been
the executive director of one. I am a critical
thinker and problem solver. I will make
decisions based on facts, not what feels good. I
will let the taxpayers know exactly where their
dollars are being spent. I promise to read the
curriculum that is being taught in our county.
Our school district is filled with active
community volunteers. This is our strongest
resource. I will help organize fundraisers as
needed before digging deeper into the taxpayers'
pocket.
I urge everyone to come out and vote in the May
21 election, especially if you are in Zone 5.
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