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	<title>Troy Thompson for USD 204 School Board &#187; budget</title>
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		<title>Candidate for School Board</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, my name is Troy. I'm running for USD 204 school board, and I'm asking for your vote on April 07, 2009. <a class="more-link" href="http://www.votefortroy.org/2009/02/candidate-for-school-board/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have decided to run for the USD 204 school board. I figured this would be the best way I can positively impact the quality of education not only for my kids, but for all children in the district.</p>
<p>Obviously, we are facing difficult times (I hesitate to use the word &#8216;crisis&#8217;- it&#8217;s used way too much these days).  When the economy is in a downturn, governments expect schools to cut spending. Most schools are running at barely break-even anyway, so any budget cut is detrimental to a quality education.<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-191" title="516694_70475120" src="http://www.votefortroy.org/manage/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/516694_70475120-300x248.png" alt="516694_70475120" width="300" height="248" /></p>
<p>As a member of the USD 204 school board, I&#8217;ll do everything I can to ensure that the district operates as efficiently as possible. It is imperative that we don&#8217;t cut essential services.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ll use this site to keep you informed about local education issues, as well as campaign progress. There will not be any school board vote in the primary elections on March 3, 2009. The general election is on April 07, 2009. Even if you don&#8217;t vote for me, please vote!</p>
<p>To kick things off, I&#8217;ve included a poll to get your thoughts on the issues facing our district. Let me know what you think!</p>
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