Wendy Potter

Voted no on renewing the Pulaski County Special School District's property tax rate (millage). She cast the only ballot in an "election by candidate," so her vote was public. The newspaper described it as a message about district spending.

December 4, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

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Voted to extend the school superintendent's contract by one year, to June 30, 2029. The board approved it 6-0.

February 10, 2026

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Voted no on two waivers that let people with past criminal offenses that normally bar school jobs work for the district. Both waivers still passed, 4-3 and 6-1. She was the only no vote on the second one.

January 13, 2026

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Posted a social media meme reading "ICE ICE BABY" during federal immigration deportations. After criticism, she wrote that the people who were mad were not in her zone and "it was a joke." Parents at the next board meeting called for her to resign.

February 12, 2025

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Voted with the school board majority to send a plan for shared decision-making at schools back to committee. She also seconded a motion to shelve a principals' plan for leadership-team decision-making. Both passed 5-2.

January 9, 2024

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Voted to close the district's DRIVEN Virtual Academy by giving up its charter with the state. The board approved the closure 6-1.

January 9, 2024

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