Joanna S. Freels
Candidate for Shelby County Board of Education, District 4
Background
Joanna S. Freels is an educator with 35 years of classroom experience and has served 11 years on the Shelby County Board of Education.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports scrutinizing spending before any school tax increase
ReportElection 2026: Shelby County School BoardNews coverage · The Sentinel-News · Sep 17, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“one of Freels' goals is to keep a watchful eye on wasteful spending before making any decisions to raise taxes”
Education
Supports new ways to recruit and retain experienced teachers
ReportElection 2026: Shelby County School BoardNews coverage · The Sentinel-News · Sep 17, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“She also wants to find new ways to recruit and retain experienced teachers.”
All sources (2)
- Shelby County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Shelby County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Election 2026: Shelby County School Board
News coverage · The Sentinel-News · Sep 17, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
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