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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Suzette Waters, the current president of the Columbia Board of Education, has officially announced her intention to run for reelection. First elected to the Board in 2022, Waters has made significant contributions during her tenure and is now looking to continue her work in the educational sector. She will be competing against fellow candidates Erica Dickson and Ken Rice in the upcoming election.
In a press release regarding her reelection campaign, Waters reiterated her commitment to maintaining high educational standards and her opposition to policies that she believes could undermine the quality of education in the district. As the filing period for candidates approaches its deadline of 5 p.m. on December 31, the race is heating up, with community members eager to see how the candidates will address key issues affecting local schools. Waters’ experience and established leadership may play a crucial role in her campaign as she seeks to secure another term on the Board.
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