Candidacies announced for 2 Clark County School Board seats

Two candidates have stepped forward to run for the Clark County School Board District C seat representing the North Las Vegas and Historic Westside areas, while a challenger to board President Lola Brooks has emerged in Summerlin.

Walter Jones and Antonio Bowen, both of whom ran for the District C seat in 2016, will face off again for the open spot that has been held by Trustee Linda Young since 2008. Young will be termed out after this year.

Jones is a Las Vegas-area entrepreneur, Valley High School graduate and parent to two Clark County School District alumni. He said in a statement that he would prioritize creating more programs to increase academic achievement and lower dropout rates, while expanding trade and special education programs and equalizing educational funding.

Bowen is a Rancho High School alumnus and serves as a board member for a local charity focused in part on homeless issues.

Realtor Tiger Helgelien also recently declared his intention to run for the District E Summerlin-area seat held by Brooks, who is eligible to run again. Brooks said Monday she intends to defend her seat.

Helgelien is the husband of former state Sen. Elizabeth Helgelien and had planned to challenge Rep. Susie Lee for the 3rd Congressional District seat before suspending his campaign in October. He is a Clark County School District parent and serves on the school organizational team for Palo Verde High School.

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