Judy Bjarke-McKenzie

POLITICAL News:

Los Alamos School Board President Bjarke-McKenzie just told the Los Alamos Daily Post that she is withdrawing from her bid for re-election.

“I regretfully have withdrawn due to personal and medical reasons and I don’t want people to vote for me and waste their vote,” she said.

Early voting began this morning for the Feb. 3 election so it is too late to remove Bjarke-McKenzie’s name from the ballot.

“The other candidate in my district, Jenny McCumber, is perfectly capable and a good choice for school board,” Bjarke-McKenzie said.

Bjarke-McKenzie explained that she still intends to be active in educational activities within the community.

“I enjoyed serving on the school board and wanted to make a difference and I still do and will continue to be involved but not at this level because I just won’t be able to,” Bjarke-McKenzie said.