ACSD #1 Area A Results
In Tuesday’s election, three seats in the Albany County School District (ASCD) #1 Trustee A were won by Mark Brittner, Jamin Johnson, and Emily Stanton.
“I feel great about it, to have a seat at the table. Having an impact on education, it’s a very rewarding feeling to have the voter’s trust in me,” said Stanton
Stanton had 4,742 votes, Johnson had 4,766 votes, and Brittner had 5,919 votes.
Staton has never run for any position before and was shocked when she was elected.
“One of my favorite things to do is connect with people. It was hard not being able to talk to voter’s face to face,” Stanton said, referring to COVID-19.
As for the other two incumbent winners, they were unable to comment at this time.
“To be honest I don’t mind…when there are good people who are going to fight the good fight,” said Victoria Kent.
Kent is the youngest of the candidates just recently graduating from Laramie High School (LHS) and has had no experience.
All candidates who commented held the same sentiment: this was a race to improve the school system in Albany County and not win positions of power.
“Based on this moment in time, I know that those three care very much about the kids and community. I’m glad those three are the ones that emerged.(victorious)” said Rachel LeBeau.
LeBeau is also a first timer, similar to that of Stanton.
“I went into this without expecting to win. I came into this as a concerned parent. I feel good I wanted my voice heard instead of filling in a dot.” said Dixon.
Dixon was a previous candidate for county commissioner a few years ago. He was able to gather 1,917 votes, which Dixon said is 1,900 more than he thought he would receive.
ACSD #1 At-Large Results
Kim Sorenson unofficially wins the Albany County School District (ACSD) #1 Trustee At-large position with 5,919 votes.
“I am really looking forward to serving on the board,” said Sorenson.
He said he is a little nervous because of the number of absentee ballots that still need to be counted but is humbled to be chosen especially as a first timer. He said the voters went beyond expectations.
Sorenson has more than 40 years of experience in the education field. He worked as an elementary teacher, media specialist, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, elementary principal at Linford, principal at Laramie High School, and adjunct instructor at Laramie County Community College according to his biographical information on Vote411 voter guide online.
Steve Gosar is in second with 1,325 votes; Denise Deem is in third with 1,066 votes; Pamela Mason is in last with 620 votes.
Mason, who was a first timer in this election, said she is pleased and happy to each and every vote in her favor.
“My deepest thanks to all who took a chance and voted on tish Wyoming newcomer. My congratulations to the winner of this race. I am positive that he will bring an enormous amount of enthusiasm and experience to the school board,” said Mason.
Mason has more than 40 years of experience in the education field. Mason taught in both public and private classrooms, worked as the county and state administrator, an educational entrepreneur and professional musician according to her biographical information on Vote411 voter guide online.
Mason said she will probably not run again and instead wants to spend as much time as possible with her seven grandchildren scattered across the country.
Steve Gosar was born and raised in Wyoming and attended the University of Wyoming receiving a degree in Microbiology according to his biographical information on Vote411 voter guide online.
Denise Deem has been on the Board of Laramie Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Downtown Laramie Business Association and PTA Treasurer at Snowy Range Academy, Slade and Laramie Junior High School. Deem has also volunteered for over ten years with Junior Achievement working with over a thousand students according to her biographical information on Vote411 voter guide online.
The other candidates did not respond to communication.
