The polls have closed, the votes have been counted and Temple students have a new government coming into office in just a few weeks.
Empower TU received 32% of the votes, making them the new administration to reside in the Temple Student Government office after their swearing in April 18th. This year’s voter turnout was less than last years by 470 votes.
470 more students voted in last years election. This years voter turnout: 4,112, Last years voter turnout: 4,582. pic.twitter.com/ZAXiMESLxv
— Temple Update (@TempleUpdate) March 31, 2016
Empower TU is comprised of Presidential Candidate Aron Cowen, Vice President of Services Candidate Kelly Dawson and Vice President of External Affairs Candidate Jai Singletary. You can watch what they told Temple Update at the announcement below.
Aron Cowen wants Temple students to know their voices will be heard under the @Empower_TU administration. pic.twitter.com/pInBNMY2Sy
— Temple Update (@TempleUpdate) March 31, 2016
Newly elected VP of External Affairs for @empower_tu Jai Singletary on the future of @TempleTSG #TSGElection pic.twitter.com/TpDrfAYvsv
— Temple Update (@TempleUpdate) March 31, 2016
Temple Update’s Hannah McComsey was there for the announcement and spoke with Cowen and Singletary on their thoughts and what comes next for their team.
While Dawson was not able to be present for the announcement she did give a statement that was read by campaign manager Tykee James.
A message from your newly elected Vice President of Services from @Empower_TU, Kelly Dawson! #TSGElections pic.twitter.com/dVH3fQjOA0
— Temple Update (@TempleUpdate) March 31, 2016
Empower TU will take office April 18th at the Temple Student Government meeting at 4 pm.
To find out more on Empower TU’s platform, you can read our profile on them.
For more information on Temple Student Government and their elections, don’t miss our TSG Elections Webisode.
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