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'''Antwon Bernard Womack''' (born c. [[1988]]) | '''Antwon Bernard Womack''' (born c. [[1988]]) is a candidate for the [[Jefferson County Board of Education]], Place 5. He previously ran for [[Birmingham Board of Education]], [[Birmingham City Council District 6|District 6]] in the [[2009 Birmingham City Council election|2009 election]] and for [[Mayor of Tarrant]] in [[2008 Jefferson County municipal elections#Tarrant|2008]]. | ||
Womack dropped out of [[Wenonah High School]] as a freshman in [[2004]]. | Womack dropped out of [[Wenonah High School]] as a freshman in [[2004]]. In the 2008 [[Tarrant]] mayoral race he garnered only four votes. | ||
In his 2009 Board of Education campaign (motto: "Education Does Matter") he claimed to be two years older than he was, to have graduated from [[West End High School]], and to have a bachelor's degree in elementary education from [[Alabama A&M University]]. The ''[[Birmingham News]]'' | On a Facebook page containing an error-riddled essay supporting his application for a "Netroots Nation" scholarship, Womack gave himself the title of "Bishop", called himself a "Doctor", and claimed to hold the office of "Director of Youth Affairs" for the [[Alabama Young Democrats]]. According to officials of AYD, he has never held any office with that organization and the title he claims has never existed. | ||
In his 2009 Board of Education campaign (motto: "Education Does Matter") he claimed to be two years older than he was, to have graduated from [[West End High School]], and to have a bachelor's degree in elementary education from [[Alabama A&M University]]. The ''[[Birmingham News]]'' discovered the lies and reported that the address he gave was his aunt's house and that his actual residence was in [[Fairfield]]. Womack admitted to the lies about his age and education, but announced that he did live in District 6 and would remain in the race. The ''[[Birmingham News]]'' quoted him as saying "My values are not lies. It's just the information I provided to the people is false." <sup>1</sup> | |||
Two days later he scheduled another press conference in order to announce that he was dropping out because "This race has just gotten to be too much for me." <sup>2</sup> He did not appear for the announced press conference. The following Sunday, [[August 22]], Womack changed his mind again, issuing the following statement: | Two days later he scheduled another press conference in order to announce that he was dropping out because "This race has just gotten to be too much for me." <sup>2</sup> He did not appear for the announced press conference. The following Sunday, [[August 22]], Womack changed his mind again, issuing the following statement: | ||
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<blockquote><i>Today I am re-assuring the voters of my district that has expressed their continuing support in my campaign in spite of my false statements about my pass. I will not comment publicly about my allegations anymore, however now is time for me to express my thoughts on why I am in this race. Early part of the year I questioned about running for the school board and which district to run for, and also talked with my friends and now supporters that encouraged me to enter the race.</i> <sup>3</sup></blockquote> | <blockquote><i>Today I am re-assuring the voters of my district that has expressed their continuing support in my campaign in spite of my false statements about my pass. I will not comment publicly about my allegations anymore, however now is time for me to express my thoughts on why I am in this race. Early part of the year I questioned about running for the school board and which district to run for, and also talked with my friends and now supporters that encouraged me to enter the race.</i> <sup>3</sup></blockquote> | ||
He went on to identify [[Carole Smitherman]] and [[LaShunda Scales]] as people who have encouraged him to enter the race and supported his campaign. Both [[Birmingham City Council]] candidates disclaimed any such support | He went on to identify [[Carole Smitherman]] and [[LaShunda Scales]] as people who have encouraged him to enter the race and supported his campaign. Both [[Birmingham City Council]] candidates disclaimed any such support. In the [[August 25]] election, Womack came in distant fourth with 117 votes (3.4%). | ||
In the [[ | In [[2010]] Womack filed qualification papers for the Jefferson County Board of Education, for the seat held by [[Jacqueline Smith]] since [[1986]]. He was the first candidate to qualify, but Smith indicated that she would run for re-election. Womack told the ''News'' that since 2009 he has taken the General Educational Development (GED) exam, but has not received his results. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* Leech, Marie (August 21, 2009) "Birmingham school board candidate who lied about bio doesn't show up for own press conference saying he was quitting." ''Birmingham News'' | * Leech, Marie (August 21, 2009) "Birmingham school board candidate who lied about bio doesn't show up for own press conference saying he was quitting." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Stewart, Sherrel Wheeler (August 22, 2009) "School board candidate Antwon Womack says he's staying in the race afterall." ''Birmingham News'' | * Stewart, Sherrel Wheeler (August 22, 2009) "School board candidate Antwon Womack says he's staying in the race afterall." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Leech, Marie (March 31, 2010) "Antwon Womack again running for school board -- this time Jefferson County." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 08:34, 31 March 2010
Antwon Bernard Womack (born c. 1988) is a candidate for the Jefferson County Board of Education, Place 5. He previously ran for Birmingham Board of Education, District 6 in the 2009 election and for Mayor of Tarrant in 2008.
Womack dropped out of Wenonah High School as a freshman in 2004. In the 2008 Tarrant mayoral race he garnered only four votes.
On a Facebook page containing an error-riddled essay supporting his application for a "Netroots Nation" scholarship, Womack gave himself the title of "Bishop", called himself a "Doctor", and claimed to hold the office of "Director of Youth Affairs" for the Alabama Young Democrats. According to officials of AYD, he has never held any office with that organization and the title he claims has never existed.
In his 2009 Board of Education campaign (motto: "Education Does Matter") he claimed to be two years older than he was, to have graduated from West End High School, and to have a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Alabama A&M University. The Birmingham News discovered the lies and reported that the address he gave was his aunt's house and that his actual residence was in Fairfield. Womack admitted to the lies about his age and education, but announced that he did live in District 6 and would remain in the race. The Birmingham News quoted him as saying "My values are not lies. It's just the information I provided to the people is false." 1
Two days later he scheduled another press conference in order to announce that he was dropping out because "This race has just gotten to be too much for me." 2 He did not appear for the announced press conference. The following Sunday, August 22, Womack changed his mind again, issuing the following statement:
Today I am re-assuring the voters of my district that has expressed their continuing support in my campaign in spite of my false statements about my pass. I will not comment publicly about my allegations anymore, however now is time for me to express my thoughts on why I am in this race. Early part of the year I questioned about running for the school board and which district to run for, and also talked with my friends and now supporters that encouraged me to enter the race. 3
He went on to identify Carole Smitherman and LaShunda Scales as people who have encouraged him to enter the race and supported his campaign. Both Birmingham City Council candidates disclaimed any such support. In the August 25 election, Womack came in distant fourth with 117 votes (3.4%).
In 2010 Womack filed qualification papers for the Jefferson County Board of Education, for the seat held by Jacqueline Smith since 1986. He was the first candidate to qualify, but Smith indicated that she would run for re-election. Womack told the News that since 2009 he has taken the General Educational Development (GED) exam, but has not received his results.
Notes
- Leech-August 19, 2009
- Leech-August 21, 2009
- Stewart-August 22, 2009
References
- MacDonald, John A. (August 26, 2008) "Tarrant Mayor Loxcil Tuck tops field of five candidates for easy re-election." Birmingham News
- Leech, Marie (August 18, 2009) "Birmingham school board candidate lied about biography, records show and he admits." Birmingham News
- Leech, Marie (August 19, 2009) "Birmingham, Alabama school board candidate Antwon Womack admits lying about background but vows not to quit." Birmingham News
- Leech, Marie (August 21, 2009) "Birmingham school board candidate who lied about bio doesn't show up for own press conference saying he was quitting." Birmingham News
- Stewart, Sherrel Wheeler (August 22, 2009) "School board candidate Antwon Womack says he's staying in the race afterall." Birmingham News
- Leech, Marie (March 31, 2010) "Antwon Womack again running for school board -- this time Jefferson County." Birmingham News
External links
- Antwon Womack campaign website