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Ypsi school board member withdraws

Temple cites personal reasons

By Kathleen Conat, Special Writer

PUBLISHED: March 20, 2008

Eric Temple, Sr. has withdrawn his candidacy for the Ypsilanti Public Schools' Board of Education. Temple was running for a four-year term after having been appointed to fill a vacancy on the board in April of last year.

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In his notice of withdrawal to the Washtenaw County Clerk's election Division, Temple only noted "personal reasons" for stepping back from candidacy.

"I decided I need to spend more time on my ministry and my personal life," Temple said during an interview. Temple is the associate pastor of Christ Temple Baptist Church under Pastor Steven Riley, as well as being employed by the Ypsilanti Housing Commission.

"My kids need and deserve time and attention," Temple added. He has three children, one who attends Ypsilanti High School and two who attend West Middle School. "My wife deserves a partner."

Temple said he had intended to run for the one-year term available in this coming election, but when he saw two candidates were already running for it, he switched to running for a four-year term. After much thought, discussion with trusted associates and prayer, he decided to drop out of the race, he said.

"I will remain active in my community," Temple said, listing his involvement on the Boys and Girls Club board of directors and the Huron Valley District Congress of Education.

"I may run again some day," he said. "I'm still interested and I will continue to attend meetings when I can.

"I respect and support Sarah and Tom" he added, speaking of incumbents Sarah Devaney and Tom Reiber. "I think they will continue to serve the school district well."

Kathleen Conat is a longtime Ypsilanti resident and freelance writer for The Courier. She can be reached through editor@ypsilanticourier.com.

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