Anti-voucher candidates prevail in Douglas County (CO) school elections

A slate of anti-school voucher candidates won a contentious race Tuesday night for the Douglas County School Board, effectively killing the district’s controversial voucher program and entirely remaking the seven-member board.

The race, because it revolved around school vouchers, drew plenty of media attention, big money and bitterness from both sides.

But members of the winning CommUnity Matters slate said they wanted to concentrate on bringing unity to the district and calming down a school board often roiled by controversy.

“It is time to return our attention locally — to the students, teachers and community of all Douglas County public schools — while restoring our attention locally,” said Anthony Graziano. “I look forward to working with my fellow board members in a collaborative and transparent manner…”

http://www.denverpost.com/2017/11/07/dougco-school-board-race-election-results/