Wake County school board candidate Cynthia Matson says she would "love another $10,000 (in campaign donations) by Monday."
Matson made the pitch for more campaign cash during an interview today on the conservative Frank Roche Show on WRDU. She said she's raised about $10,000 but will need more money to defeat Jim Martin in District 5.
"I would love people to give us some more donations because then I can reach more individuals throughout the county and throughout my district because really when I get on that board they may not be able to vote for me in my district but when I'm elected I'm voting for them," Matson said. "So I'm asking people across the county if you believe in choice, if you believe in fiscal efficiency, you believe in having the community represented and you want someone who knows how to read a budget, manage people and get things done, please support my campaign financially."
Based on Matson's last campaign report, she had raised $6,027.10 as of Aug. 30. Martin had raised $26,688.18 as of Aug. 30.
"My opponent has raised three times the amount of money I've raised because, quite frankly, I run a college campus," Matson said. "I'm a single parent with two children in middle school. I don't get on the phone and beg people for money everyday."
Matson continued to point out her differences with Martin on school funding and tax increases.
"My opponent, Jim Martin, is already saying 'we need more money, we need to put out a bond, we need to raise taxes,'" Matson said. "We may need to put a bond, but it's not my decision. I represent the people. I want my constituents to say we want this based on evidence that we need it. Until I'm convinced that we need it, I don't believe in raising taxes."
Matson also continued to stress the equity issue, saying people in District 5 and throughout the rest of the county should have more of the same programs that are offered at magnet schools.
"Down in this county, we've had a lot of growth and we don't have what I call the candy store, which are the magnet schools," Matson said.
Noting that magnet schools were created for diversity purposes, Matson pointed to how minority students are now the majority in Wake.
"We do not need to manufacture diversity, we have it," Matson said. "What we need to do is have more equity."
Comments
She's correct about Jimmy "egomaniac" Martin
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:31 — FSandYOUHe has said more than once he is for more taxes and ready to pull the "we need a bond now" lever. He's conceded, arrogant and full of himself. He's been stroking his own ego for decades and now he wants to be in charge.
In charge of driving our school system further into the dirt.
Comedy Act...
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 22:36 — paulastamFSandYOU & AgentPierce,
Once upon a time Woodstock laid claim to the most extreme views and most ardent attempts to publicly denigrate others in this forum...some people mistakenly take his "act" seriously - most of us know that he's simply confused, but entertaining. However, of late the two of you have more malice than Woody it seems, but you're equally as entertaining with your hyperbole and wild accusations...seems we have three comics in this forum now...it is entertaining - more so given how unbelievable the nonsense you spew is...
How about you come up with a positive posting for a change? For example, "I salute the men and women in WCPSS that work with our students 8-9 hours a day for $20,000 a year or less as teacher assistants!"
Paula, "Independent, Fair & Speaking Up for MY Kids."
Here is a "positive posting"
Tue, 09/27/2011 - 09:28 — woodstockHere is a "positive posting" just for you... hopefully it will provide some encouragement:
I think you are at least a moderately intelligent individual that may actually have the intellectual resources to eventually formulate more rational conclusions than you have in the past.
You're welcome. :)
Did He Really Say This?
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 16:03 — lawyerjohn"Mandatory choice is no better than mandatory anything else" Please tell me somebody doctored his Q&A on WRAL's website because nobody can really be that arrogant. Go to WRAL's site to watch it. Is he saying he knows better than a parent given "mandatory choice?"
Yeah, afraid so
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 17:58 — LongtimeLurkerYeah, afraid so. I catch myself over and over, watching what he says in public, and thinking he CAN'T mean that! And even if he means it, he can't SAY it! But he does.
So I have to agree. He would be a disaster on the board.
Look for cross-over from all but the yaller dog voters in that race. I certainly would vote for ANYONE else in a heart-beat if I lived in that district. We'll see.
Welcome to jimmy's world
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 17:43 — FSandYOUWhere it's all about Jimmy.
He's exactly, EXACTLY, like much of the previous board(s) who either quit or were so soundly defeated that they haven't been heard from since.
Make no mistake and do spread the word to those who would even consider voting for this arrogant/pathetic/egomaniac, his last name could be Head, Millberg, Parker, Dulaney or Burns and he would be no different than they were.
A vote for Martin sends this school system backwards and back into the toilet that those mentioned above dumped us into long ago. Simple as that.
Need more proof? Pull up the last 2 years school board meetings, find his 2 minute repeated drivel and see for yourself. It's all about Jimmy.
You are so right on with
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:44 — woodstockYou are so right on with those comments. Martin is one scary individual prone to outrageous fits of egomanical anger and intolerance. Having him on the school board would be catastophic. He brings of lot of negative baggage with his continual disrepect to sitting board members. Electing him would bring nothing but divisiveness and embarrassment to the BoE.
Cynthia Matson, on the other hand, is a rational, intelligent and articulate voice for students and parents and is extremely knowledgable about the issues. She is the clear choice on Oct. 11.
time commitment to the board?
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:03 — localyankIf she doesn't have time to campaign (which includes fund raising), how will she find the time to attend to her duties as a member of the Board of Education? This isn't like serving on your homeowner's association, where you meet occasionally to discuss the color of your neighbor's fence. This is setting policy for one of the largest school districts in the country, where every decision you face will affect tens of thousands of students and parents. This is a second (low-paying) job, not a hobby.
?
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:11 — Bob_SconceUh... Isn't fundraising (i.e. asking people to donate to your campaign) EXACTLY what she was doing?
Raising donations versus leadership
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:05 — localyankI was refering to her comment "I'm a single parent.......I don't get on the phone and beg people for money everyday". I grew up in a political household - my father was campaign manager for our congressman, he held local office for 20+ years at the county and city level, and he chaired the local Republican party. Making connections with your consituents that lead to donations should be part of the job; unfortunately these days getting on the radio and asking for money based on ideology substitutes for leadership (this is not just her problem - it pervades politics on all sides). Along these same lines, I wish that all of the non-local money flowing into this election would go away, and these issues become local again. But that's wishful thinking.........
Hmm...
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:13 — Bob_SconceI have a similarly politically active father. I don't know much about Matson, but I do know that a lot of money comes from being a party insider -- each party has a network of regular donors, and they're much easier to tap if you've been involved in the party for a while.
"BobSconce", father like son (or daughter?)....
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 23:09 — paulastamit seems (ie. politically active) with your non-stop GOP campaigning in this forum...that's awesome...
Paula, "Independent, Fair & Speaking Up for MY Kids."
Non-stop?
Tue, 09/27/2011 - 19:26 — LongtimeLurkerNon-stop? Bob hasn't even lined up with the party ticket across the board in this race, much less promoted all of them non-stop.
If you could muster one tenth of the "independant & fair" that Bob does (but you feel the need to advertise youself as possessing) then you wouldn't be so predictable in your opinions.
You could use a little of his/her humor, too, but that isn't easily attained.
Where's the like button when I need it?
Tue, 09/27/2011 - 23:41 — nmoskalLike.
What Bob said.
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:13 — woodstockWhat Bob said.
So the lady...
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 07:45 — bpuli9999actually AGREES with her opponent on the all the issues! But she makes it sound like she doesn't.
Now she's playing the victim card? Single mother with two kids etc.
Cynthia Matson is an
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 07:44 — woodstockCynthia Matson is an outstanding candidate who has been fighting for students and families in Wake County for longer than most anyone currently engaged in the issues. She's knowledgeable, articulate, and passionate. Anyone who knows the new board members are on the right track advancing student achievement and neighborhood schools, and that supports the outstanding efforts of Superintendent Tata needs to get behind Matson to defeat Jim Martin... a man who routinely demostrates his arrogance, disrespect and intolerance at board meetings and that desperately seeks a return to the failed status quo policies of the past.
The clock is ticking, the time to show your support for Cynthia Matson is now. She is the rational voice for positive change in District 5.
Should we be grateful ....
Sun, 09/25/2011 - 19:54 — AgentPierceKeung: I suppose we should be grateful that you're not reporting a slanderous rumor from one of your secret liberal extremist gangs that Cynthia is stealing money from orphans. You're slipping T.K. The boys upstairs won't be happy.
please start commenting on the stories again....
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:10 — localyankAP - Your posts used to be about the topic at hand, but now almost all of your posts are about the N&O and their reporters (if you don't believe me, look back at evolution of your posts). If you don't like the paper, or the reporters, or what they report in their blogs, cancel your subscription, remove the website from your list of favorites, and move on. I don't agree with most of what you've posted in the past, but at least the posts made sense from a viewpoint different from my own. Now they're just tiresome....
Too bad localyank
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:53 — AgentPierceNot a chance lyank. Not a chance. I canceled my subscription six years ago so thats not an option. I intend to counter the N&O's slanted articles and Hui's blogs for as long as their "free speech" comment policies allow me too.
I use an easily recognized avatar for posting on articles and my name is at the top of my blog comments. Are you so addicted to my POV that you can't help yourself reading them? That seems to happen a lot with "you people". Why is that?
When Keung posts his vague rumors from "uncredible" sources I will call him out. Suggest he discontinue that and I'll change my strategy. Don't expect any changes thru October 11.
you people?
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:09 — localyank"you people" - ouch, I'm hurt. BTW - my post was kind of a compliment, but read it as you will.....
Slander is against the law
Sun, 09/25/2011 - 20:16 — logosisdeadAnd if you think it's happening then the victims should seek relief from law enforcement.
In fact, for you to write that Mr. Hui has written slanderous statements could be an act of slander. Especially when you imply that it's the management of the N&O that is behind it.
BTW if Matson is running as a Republican, chances are there's an orphan somewhere who's the worse for wear thanks to the past 30 years of blame the poor for being unlucky that the Republican party has peddled.
Not a case
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:57 — AgentPierceApparently The N&O doesn't agree with you that they "have a case". Why is that?
But please keep drawing attention to my comments. Make sure anyone who reads Keung's blog also reads my comments. :-)
Wow! You are completely
Mon, 09/26/2011 - 07:53 — woodstockWow! You are completely deluded. The Democrat Party's rabid desire to promote an ever-expanding welfare state and their complete incompetence in managing our nation's education system has done more harm to those in poverty than anything you could ever mention.
TOUCHE'
Sun, 09/25/2011 - 22:37 — youthinksoWell said!!!