ONE OF THE SIX HAS DECIDED TO WITHDRAW
There is a lot of interest in the Platte County R-3 Board of Education election this year.
Filing deadline for school board candidates was Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 5 p.m., and when the smoke cleared there were six candidates who had filed for three open positions at R-3.
The seats up for grabs in the April 4 election are currently held by Sharon Sherwood, Buffy Smith and Bobby Vann.
The six people who filed as candidates are, in order of filing: Mike Claxton, Tyler Fadler, Matt Craine, Amy MacCuish, and incumbents Bobby Vann and Sharon Sherwood.
(UPDATE: On Thursday, Jan. 5, Mike Claxton told The Landmark he is pulling out of the race. He said a recent job change has influenced his decision to withdraw, saying he doesn’t feel like he can dedicate the time he feels will be necessary for a campaign/board of education service).
Smith, who has served two three-year terms, will not be seeking re-election this time around, she says.
“It has been an honor to serve for nearly six years but it is time for others while I focus on my family,” Smith told The Landmark recently.
“My hope is that the board and community will provide oversight and the leadership this district deserves,” she added.