Schools
Clinton Cogswell, Concord School Charter Commission Candidate
The candidate, running for one of three at-large charter commission seats, explains why he is running.

Clinton Cogswell
Age (as of Election Day)
76
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Position Sought
Concord Charter Commission
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Party Affiliation
Family
Wife three children that went through Concord Schools and one grandson.
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No
Education
Masters in Education Administration
Occupation
35 years as teacher and principal, 10 years on Concord School Board
Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office
School Board, School Board Treasurer, Charter Commission in 2012
Campaign website
None
Why are you seeking elective office?
I’ve always worked to improve our great educational system
The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
Not running for school board
What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
Don’t know yet.
If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)
How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?
Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.
What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
The best advice ever shared with me was:
What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
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