School Board Candidate Profile: Andre Stewart

Benicia Patch has asked each City Council, school board and mayoral candidate to fill out a questionnaire to give residents information about his or her background. We will feature the answers from one City Council candidate and one school board candidate each day. The mayoral candidiates will both be featured Friday, Sept. 16. Next week we will feature answers to reader-generated questions.

Basic Background

What is your full legal name? 
Andre J . Stewart

Where do you work and what is your job title?
The Doctors Company, chief underwriting officer

When and where were you born?
Sept. 2, 1964

Spouse or domestic partner?
Yes, Renee Stewart, married since 1988.

Children: two

Education:

• Bachelor of science degree in finance with minors in economics and sociology.
• Master's degree in business administration with emphasis in finance

Military Service:
None

Have you or a business you owned or had a principal interest in ever filed bankruptcy?
No

How long have you lived in Benicia?
Since 1998

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? If so, please explain and include dates and locations.
No

Campaign information:

Facebook Page: Re-elect andre stewart

Email address: stewart4schooboard@yahoo.com

Previous Elected Office: Benicia school board incumbent, served since 2006

Elected:
Current president of Benicia Unified School District

Unsuccessful campaigns for public office:
None

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

• I believe in the power and value of education as well as giving back to the community.
• To support  progress made as well as continue efforts to establish a first class pathway and career tech program at the high school
• Ensure our fiscal solvency
• Continue being an advocate for parents, employees  and students.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

1. Fiscal solvency
2. Advocacy for parents, employees and students
3. Enhance curriculum for example: career tech and pathways

What sets you apart from other candidates?
First, I think the other three candidates bring value. My finance, insurance and corporate experience benefit to Benicia’s school board.

About how much money do you expect your campaign to raise?
$3,000-$5,000+

About how much money do you expect your campaign to spend?
$3,000-$5,000+