Election results for the Nov. 8 Moraga School District race, while not yet certified, have named Larry Jacobs, Martha White and Kristin Kraetsch as the winners as of Nov. 18. Candidate Hen King came in fourth in the three-seat contest.
Garnering the highest number of votes was appointed incumbent Larry Jacobs with 32.66% (5,315). "I am ecstatic to be continuing on the Moraga School Board and excited to be working with Superintendent Parks, the district leaders, teachers, and employees to provide a top-notch educational experience for our community's students," stated Jacobs. "I give a big thank you to all who voted and not just that voted for me. Moraga was very fortunate to have four candidates running for the board that all seemed genuine in their interests, honest in their approach, and dedicated to maintaining our district's strong standing in the community. I look forward to serving with our new board members and for an exciting and productive new team."
The second highest vote getter, White, accounted for 28.12% (4,577). "I am looking forward to working with the current and new school board members," she said. "I am humbled by this opportunity and the community's trust in my leadership. Thank you again to all those that voted!"
Next, with 22.22% (3,617) votes, was Kraetsch. "I am extremely honored to have been selected by the voters to represent our community on the governing board for the Moraga School District, and thank the voters and other candidates for their engagement," she stated. "It is a great responsibility to serve as an advocate for Moraga's TK-8 students. I look forward to working closely and collaboratively with the other board members, the superintendent, District staff and the wider community to continue to provide an inclusive and high quality academic and social-emotional education for all of our students."
Candidate King received 16.98% (2,750) votes.
Garnering the highest number of votes was appointed incumbent Larry Jacobs with 32.66% (5,315). "I am ecstatic to be continuing on the Moraga School Board and excited to be working with Superintendent Parks, the district leaders, teachers, and employees to provide a top-notch educational experience for our community's students," stated Jacobs. "I give a big thank you to all who voted and not just that voted for me. Moraga was very fortunate to have four candidates running for the board that all seemed genuine in their interests, honest in their approach, and dedicated to maintaining our district's strong standing in the community. I look forward to serving with our new board members and for an exciting and productive new team."
The second highest vote getter, White, accounted for 28.12% (4,577). "I am looking forward to working with the current and new school board members," she said. "I am humbled by this opportunity and the community's trust in my leadership. Thank you again to all those that voted!"
Next, with 22.22% (3,617) votes, was Kraetsch. "I am extremely honored to have been selected by the voters to represent our community on the governing board for the Moraga School District, and thank the voters and other candidates for their engagement," she stated. "It is a great responsibility to serve as an advocate for Moraga's TK-8 students. I look forward to working closely and collaboratively with the other board members, the superintendent, District staff and the wider community to continue to provide an inclusive and high quality academic and social-emotional education for all of our students."
Candidate King received 16.98% (2,750) votes.
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