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Posted: June 14, 2011
Updated: July 6, 2011

Sutton makes candidacy for school board official

NC NAACP Executive Director Keith Sutton

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Raleigh, N.C. — Keith Sutton made it official Tuesday that he will run for re-election to the Wake County Board of Education. Sutton's District 4 seat is one of five up for grabs in October's election.

Sutton, a Democrat, had previously indicated his intention to run. He joined the board by appointment in 2009, when he filled the seat vacated by Rosa Gill. He has regularly voted with the four other Democrats on the board in support of the Wake County Public School System's long-standing student assignment policy of busing students to achieve socio-economic diversity across the district.

Two of his colleagues – Dr. Anne McLaurin, the wife of Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker, and Carolyn Morrison have said they will not run again. The fourth Democrat, Kevin Hill, is running for re-election.

The other open seat is held by Board Chairman Ron Margiotta, who also plans to run.

Web Editor: Jodi Leese Glusco

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I am not in Sutton's district, but i like him overall. Not that I support all his opinions. He keeps calm, and seems to think things through. I also do agree that the newest WCPSS board has gotten off to a slow and rocky start, but I have hope that they will get it in gear soon.

Shamrock
June 15, 2011 4:57 p.m.

"Maybe you should get up earlier so that you can keep up with your current events better. This current board is making strides in progress. With or without your support." Give us da heat n drought

Funny you said that considering you have been bashing the board quite freqently. Instead of spiffy responses, how about some substance your responses? Got any examples?

Remy
June 15, 2011 3:46 p.m.

I think it is quite possible that THE VOTERS will decide who gets elected and who does not. There will be decidedly more voters than for the last school board election....everyone does not support neighborhood schools.

lovemusicfilm
June 15, 2011 11:33 a.m.

"Reminds me of the current board. Accomplishments = nothing."

Maybe you should get up earlier so that you can keep up with your current events better. This current board is making strides in progress. With or without your support.