candidate interviews

School Board Candidate Interview: Courtney VandeBunte

School Board Candidate Interview: Courtney VandeBunte

Ms. Courtney VandeBunte has been kind enough to answer a collection of questions, that we here at the Buzz have put together. Below you can read the questions that were posed to her, and her written responses. * What is the biggest issue facing our schools in Flagler right now? Ms. VandeBunte's Response: I think one of the bigger issues our schools are facing right now are our reading levels, and the decrease in other pre-covid academic levels. School closures and remote learning was hard on everyone, and Flagler Schools has a strategic plan that identifies our weaknesses in reading…
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Candidate Interviews: Cathy Heighter, Candidate for Palm Coast City Council

Candidate Interviews: Cathy Heighter, Candidate for Palm Coast City Council

The Flagler Buzz has contacted all of the current local candidates for City council and School Board that will be on the November ballot.  Most of the candidates agreed to answer a list of questions that we have compiled based upon residents questions on public forums over the last year.  Cathy Heighter has submitted her answers to our questions, and you can read her answers below.  They have not been changed, edited or altered in any fashion.   ⦁ 15% Tax hike for homeowners has been proposed, what are your thoughts on this matter, and if elected how would you…
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