Who is running against Erick Carter for Collier County School Board? What to know

The Collier County School Board elections are coming up this year for District 2 and 4.

Current District 4 member Erick Carter is facing one other opponent this year.

Here's what to know about the Collier County School Board election for the District 4 spot.

Who is the District 4 incumbent?

Photo of Erick Carter
Photo of Erick Carter

Erick Carter currently holds the District 4 seat on the Collier County School Board.

Carter prioritizes opening opportunities for students to start their careers debt-free, reduce unnecessary spending, and build elementary students' reading.

Who is running against Carter?

Tom Henning
Tom Henning

Naples resident Tom Henning is running against Carter for the District 4 seat. He's been involved in the local community for more than 50 years.

Henning was a Collier County Commissioner from 2000 to 2016.

He says he has a personal incentive to always improve Naples and Collier, not just for current residents, but for any future families as well.

What schools does District 4 cover?

  • Alternative schools

  • Avalon Elementary

  • East Naples Middle

  • Gulfview Middle

  • Gulf Coast Charter Academy South

  • Lake Park Elementary

  • Lorenzo Walker Technical College

  • Lorenzo Walker Technical High School

  • Mason Classical Academy

  • Naples High

  • Optima Classical Academy

  • Poinciana Elementary

  • Sea Gate Elementary

  • Shadowlawn Elementary

When is the school board election?

The primaru election is set for August 20.

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Two candidates running for District 4 spot Collier County School Board