Voters soundly pass bond for Independence schools. See who will serve on board
Two newcomers joined the Independence School Board Tuesday night, rounding out the group of leaders who will see the district through its first round of an anticipated influx of cash from a planned artificial intelligence data center — and through several major building upgrades funded by a $60 million bond.
Four candidates ran for two open slots on the school board in Tuesday’s election. Sarah Wimberley received the most votes, with 4,884 ballots — or about 30% of votes – cast in her favor, according to unofficial results from the Jackson County and Kansas City election boards.
Justin Durham also earned a spot on the board, with 3,900 votes or about 24% of the total vote.
Wimberley and Durham will replace incumbents Denise Fears and Blake Roberson, who declined to run. Jeff Jewell and Zac Harmon-McLaughlin were knocked out of the race Tuesday night.
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