Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Willoughby and Streaty-Wilhoit Win School Board Elections!

Dr. Della and Mr. Blake- Together after the school board election results.
Mr. Blake Willoughby learning he is a
CPS board member!
Dr. Della Streaty-Wilhoit following
school board election results


Thank You CMNEA Members
and Columbia Community!

Last night we learned that Dr. Della Streaty-Wilhoit and Mr. Blake Willoughby, our CMNEA recommended candidates, won their elections!

The results:

Columbia School Board

39 out of 39 precincts counted
CandidateNumber of votesPercent of vote
Jay Atkins6,806 votes22.59%
Brian Jones2,665 votes8.84%
Della Streaty-Wilhoit11,568 votes38.39%
Blake Willoughby9,096 votes30.18%
CMNEA thanks ALL members and community members who helped by attending our forum and other candidate forums, educated others, wrote letters and wrote post cards, and put signs up in their yards. We have two wonderful new members on the board who will be strong advocates for our students, our community AND for public education!

We also thank all three candidates for running positive campaigns. There was no name calling or attaching a candidates character. Jay Atkins, Blake Willoughby and Della Streaty-Wilhoit showed nothing but respect for each other. We greatly appreciate the positive campaign. 

This Monday, April 8th, Mr. Willoughby and Dr. Streaty-Wilhoit will be sworn in as Columbia Public School board members. Come to the Aslin Building at 6:30 p.m. to show your continued support!