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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Burn the witch.
Brainwash children , it’s what they do
Politicians usually overreach.With her background couldn’t she have aimed higher than school board?
I’m sure Steve Deace will make it his personal mission to destroy her.
Not in his back yard.
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