Englund Makes it Official, Back in Elected Office

Former state legislator Vicki Lorenz Englund joined the Lindbergh School District board of education Tuesday in a swearing-in ceremony, after her election April 5 from among six candidates.

Three incumbent directors were returned to school board office—Kathy Kienstra, Don Bee and Mark Rudoff. Englund came in third of six candidates behind first Kienstra and second Bee, for 3-year terms. Rudoff was unopposed for a one-year term vacated by Larry McIntosh.

Outgoing officer, President Ken Fey, read the oath of office to the four in one of two special meetings prior to the regular board meeting.

In the second special meeting, the board elected new officers. Vic Lenz stepped up to president, Kienstra is vice-president, Bee is secretary and Kara Gotsch, treasurer.

Rudoff would have to run for reelection next year, to remain on the board. Englund was elected to Rudoff's former seat, for a three-year term.

Candidate and college professor Joseph Sartorius finished fourth in the race, followed by Prop L co-chair Leslie Weiss and pediatrician George Rezabek. 

Englund writes a weekly column for Patch about state government and how it impacts South County.