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School Board President Robe falls in re-election bid

By Julie Becker, NOW Newspapers

April 7, 2009 | 0 comments

Oak Creek-Franklin School Board President Thomas Robe, who has been on the board for 15 years, lost his re-election bid on Tuesday.

According to unofficial results, Robe received 2,007 votes, or about 28% of the vote total - coming in third in the race for two seats on the board.

Incumbent Kathleen Borchardt received 2,897 votes, or 40%, followed by challenger Jim Gilmeister, who had with 2,317 votes, or 32%.

School Board members serve three-year terms and earn an annual salary of $5,040. Borchardt and Gilmeister will be sworn in Monday, April 27.

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