Former educator turned preschool owner Sarah James is facing off with business owner Taylor Smith in the Aug. 23 primary for Marion County School Board in District 5, a seat being vacated by two-term member Kelly King.
School Board races are nonpartisan and elections are countywide, but members must live within the district they represent. Board members serve four-year terms and make an annual salary of $42,627, an amount set by the state.
It is the first time that career educator James, 32, and small business owner Smith, 24, have run for political office.
James announcement:Sarah James to run for District 5 seat now held by Kelly King
Smith announcement:Taylor Smith to run for seat now held by veteran Kelly King
Who is running?:Marion school board incumbents King, Browning not running in 2022
