BOE candidate withdraws from race

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BOE candidate withdraws from race

Thursday, June 7. 2012

The lone challenger to the chairman of the Jackson County Board of Education has withdrawn his candidacy. Lance McMurray, Commerce, removed his name from the July 31 primary in the race for District 4 of the BOE on Wednesday. That school board seat largely serves East Jackson and parts of South Jackson. Without a challenger, current BOE chairman Lynn Massey-Wheeler will serve another term. Both Massey-Wheeler and McMurray qualified as Republicans.
McMurray said his decision to withdraw from the race came after he gave second thoughts about the time demands the elected position would require for his family and job obligations.
“I think the BOE is truly a public service job, because it pays $1,200 a year and it makes huge demands on you personally,” he said.

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#1 JustPlainOldBob on 06/07/12 at 07:55 PM [Reply]

Wow divide that by 12. Puny money for such an important position. It is so sad we throw away money and education is last!! No wonder the USA can not compete with other countries in SKILLS and education.

I am alarmed.

#2 Remove Signs on 06/08/12 at 05:19 PM [Reply]

OK! Now that there is no election, lets start taking down the election signs for Wheeler.

#3 Michael McCarthy on 06/10/12 at 01:46 AM [Reply]

Good! If he's in it for the money then we don't need him.

#3.1 Read Again on 06/10/12 at 04:53 PM [Reply]

Michael McCarthy,
Mr. McMurray wasn't saying he was dropping out because it only pays $1,200 a year, he is simply saying that it is TRULY a public service job (we can know this by it paying $1,200) and that he must put his family's best interests first. If he works to provide for his family, then the time constraints of this position would hinder him from providing both financially and physical-emotionally. Kudos to a man who realizes family comes first and will admit it, even if it means appearing to be backing down. I'm glad we have a few of these types families left around.

#3.1.1 Michael McCarthy on 06/11/12 at 01:25 AM [Reply]

Glad he's spending time with his family. If his personal life would get in the way of serving then kudos to him. But still, glad to have someone willing to sacrifice.

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