MCSG Elections/2006-07

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Elections for 06/07 executive positions took place on April 6, 2006. [1]

Contents 1 Issues/Platforms 2 Results 2.1 President 2.2 Vice President 2.3 Financial Affairs Committee Chair 2.4 Program Board Chair 2.5 Student Services Committee Chair 2.6 Academic Affairs Committee Chair

[edit] Issues/Platforms

Multiculturalism was perhaps the most prominent issue discussed in the campaigning and debate leading up to the elections. The perceived alienation of multiculturalism by the administration has been a popular topic in recent weeks, following the resignation of Dean of Multicultural Life, Joi Lewis.

Residential Life policies have also been on the mind of students lately, specifically the alcohol policy and the role of R.A.'s in disciplining residents. Kyle Wortman especially (though most were in agreement) linked ResLife policies to the shortage of upperclassmen living on campus.

The issue of campus security was notably absent from much of the campaigning, though it was mentioned occasionally, especially by Jess Hasken advocating for a round-the-clock responder.

[edit] Results

692 students voted in the election. A referendum on the value of MPIRG and its default monetary support by MCSG passed with 81% of the vote.

[edit] President

• David Boehnke....16.7%
• Natalia Espejo....17.1%
• Jess Hasken......57.8%
• Kyle Wortman.......7.7%
• Write-in candidates...0.8%

[edit] Vice President

• Miroslav Losonsky.....26.2%
• Sheena Paul.......73.2%
• Write-in candidates...0.6%

[edit] Financial Affairs Committee Chair

• Henrik Hakonsen......28.3%
• Nisha Krishnan.......69.9%
• Write-in candidates......1.9%

[edit] Program Board Chair

• Linnea Ericsson......98.3%
• Write-in candidates.......1.7%

[edit] Student Services Committee Chair

• Ashley Neil...........65.4%
• Write-in candidates.....34.6%

[edit] Academic Affairs Committee Chair

• Caroline Ettinger.......96.5%
• Write-in candidates..........3.5%