As we approach the election, we normally hear from candidates who are still in their respective race.
We turn our attention instead to someone who just dropped out. Scott Campbell lives in DeKalb and teaches chemistry in the Rochelle school district. Until recently, he was running for the DeKalb School Board.
He says he feels the current board make-up doesn't reflect the diversity of the student body. He feels by leaving the race, it creates a better chance for minority candidates to be heard.
A recent forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce allowed the remaining candidates to address student diversity.
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