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Winnetka K. Smith-Alford

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Winnetka K. Smith-Alford
Candidate for School Board Dallas
NON CHALLENGER
Biography
Winnetka K. Smith-Alford is a nonpartisan candidate for the Dallas Independent School District, representing District 2. She is on the ballot for the general election scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Top Priorities
  • Advocating for fiscal responsibility, including zero-based budgeting, waste elimination, and no new tax-raising measures.
  • Expanding career and technical education (CTE) and dual-credit pathways, alongside building employer partnerships.
  • Improving mental health services by reallocating staff and strengthening coordination with external partners.
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