Prescott Daily Courier queries Governing Board candidates
Mr. Dale Fitzner, Ms. Deb McCasland, Mr. Herald Harrington and Mr. Steve Irwin are running for open Yavapai Community College (YCC) Governing Board seats for District 2 and District 5 during this year’s Tuesday, November 4 general election. They were questioned by Prescott Daily Courier reporter Patrick Whitehurst about their strengths and priorities in an article published Sunday, September 28 in that newspaper.
Mr. Fitzner said he was qualified because he is a “long time resident of Prescott Valley” and was proud of the YCC facilities in Prescott Valley. Mr. Harrington said he was a member of the Board for 15 years and has a “good understanding how the College needs to serve the communities of Yavapai County.” Mr. Irwin said he brought “my life experience to an organization that has a tremendous economic and social impact on Yavapai County residents. As a Board member, I will ensure fiscal accountability and reasonable growth that is best for the college and Yavapai County.”
Ms. McCasland said that her “extensive history with YC makes me unique among all the candidates. I have a Masters Degree in Community College Education and know the important role community colleges perform in the education of our students. I will not be a rubber stamp for the current YC administration. I know how to read the budgets, look between the lines and ask questions.”
For the complete interview by Daily Courier reporter Mr. Whitehurst, please click here.