Mike Sullivan seeks Fannin County Board of Education seat

Election 2018

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Mike Sullivan addressed the Fannin County Republican Party at their March meeting to let the citizens know of his intentions if elected to the Fannin County Board of Education.

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Mike Sullivan seeks seat currently held by Steve Stanley on the Fannin County Board of Education.

Sullivan, a veteran of the Air Force, states that education has always been a priority. While enlisted Sullivan pursued and obtained his Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Organizational Leadership.

“Having served 20 years in the Air Force, I am ready to serve again,” Sullivan began.

Sullivan states that the Air Force has a set of core values, ones in which he carries with him today, and those are integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

“I’ll utilize skills acquired during my years of service to be your champion for education in our county,” Sullivan said explaining how these values will carry over to help him serve the youth in our area.

His platform is set on three key issues: school safety, financial responsibility, and accountability of teachers and administration.

In the area of safety Sullivan states, “Nothing is more important to me than the safety of our children.”

He would like to continue to see a collective approach to safety in our schools, one in which the schools along with local law enforcement work together for the benefit of the children.

“Seeking out and researching all avenues of protection,” Sullivan stated on the subject of safety, “and implementing those which make the most sense and will be the most effective no matter the cost.”

He feels safety should be a top priority because “when fear and anxiety are replaced with confidence and certainty, our teachers are free to teach and all students can focus on learning.”

Next Sullivan points to financial responsibility, “Fiscal year 2018 is on course to spend nearly 1 million dollars more than it takes in. To me this is not how things should be done.”

Sullivan would like to develop and stick to a Fannin County Public School Strategic Plan that would provide a clear road map. He would like to see school board members and administrators remain transparent with easy to read accountability of expenses, tax revenues, and money received.

Finally Sullivan spoke of the need for transparency in all areas. He would like to see increased reporting on teacher and administration performance, and hold staff accountable if they are not meeting certain standards.

“We cannot accept mediocrity and spend money in areas that do not bring results,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan concluded by saying, “My platform can be summarized into four words: safety, communication, transparency, and accountability.”

Sullivan will face challengers Mike Cole, Ron Bolin and incumbent Steve Stanley in the May General Primary in hopes of receiving the Republican nomination for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education.

The May General Primary is scheduled to take place May 22, 2018. Voter registration deadline for the General Primary Election is April 23.

 

 

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