With opponent absent, McLaury leads in School Board race
Barbara L. McLaury led in her election to the Washoe County school board from District G Tuesday night, even though her opponent withdrew two months ago.
“I would be very honored to be elected for the Washoe County school board, if that’s what occurs,” said McLaury, 66.
On Sept. 11, retired educator Peggy Lear Bowen withdrew as a candidate in District D that covers western Washoe County from Cold Springs to Washoe Valley. Her name remained on the ballot.
In the Aug. 12 primary, Bowen had 5,368 votes to McLaury’s 3,900 in a six-person race.
“Peggy has had a lot of name recognition and, as a new a political candidate, I’m working hard to earn the trust of the voters of Washoe County,” McLaury said.
McLaury has worked for the school district for 34 years as a teacher, K-12 reading coordinator, principal and senior director. She would replace Barbara Price, who did not seek re-election.
This article originally appeared in Reno Gazette-Journal.
