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Former Obama official Jackie Norris to announce bid for Des Moines school board
Axios ^ | 5/20/2021 | staff

Posted on 05/20/2021 3:32:47 PM PDT by simpson96

Jackie Norris will announce on Monday that she’s running for the DSM School Board, according to a weekly newsletter published by Polk County Democrats.

Background: Norris was President Obama’s 2008 Iowa senior advisor and First Lady Michelle Obama’s chief of staff.

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Last month she became owner and president of the SPPG consulting firm in West DSM.

The big picture: About 40% of DSM property taxes go to the school district.

And DMPS has lots of upcoming challenges. For one, superintendent Tom Ahart goes before a state board today to fight to retain his administrator’s license.

What to expect: Norris is seeking one of two at-large seats that are on November's ballot.

Rob Barron told Jason that he’s hasn’t made a decision about whether he’s running again, and Kyrstin Delagardelle didn’t return a call.

The election is Nov. 2, and candidates have until Sept. 16 to file nomination papers.

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1 posted on 05/20/2021 3:32:47 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Burn the witch.


2 posted on 05/20/2021 3:34:02 PM PDT by Noumenon (The Second Amendment exists primarily to deal with those who just won't take no for an answer. KTF)
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To: simpson96

Brainwash children , it’s what they do


3 posted on 05/20/2021 3:35:01 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: simpson96

Politicians usually overreach.With her background couldn’t she have aimed higher than school board?


4 posted on 05/20/2021 3:35:27 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: simpson96

I’m sure Steve Deace will make it his personal mission to destroy her.

Not in his back yard.


5 posted on 05/20/2021 3:47:49 PM PDT by UNGN
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