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School Board Member, Whitley County Consolidated Schools
District Columbia City
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Whitley County Consolidated Schools.
Taxes & budget
Chris MillerRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephanie (Porter) WilsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Bryan SmethersIndependent
- Pledges to keep district finances stable amid tax changes
Katherine (Kate) MethodRepublican
- Co-hosted a town hall opening WCCS finances to taxpayers
Education
Chris MillerRepublican
- Pledges to listen to teachers and parents before decidingIn office
Stephanie (Porter) WilsonRepublican
- Pledges to hear all sides, keeping students at the center
- Opposes keeping school practices only out of tradition
- Supports trusting administrators while still asking questions
Bryan SmethersIndependent
- Supports public schools as places that bring people together
- Pledges to keep students at the center of decisions
Katherine (Kate) MethodRepublican
- Pledges open board business and community town halls
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