Winnetka Smith-Alford

Education Building more employer partnerships for internships, apprenticeships, and mentorship. Taxes / Budget No support for tax-raising measures. Education Expanding CTE and dual-credit pathways in District 2 schools tied to local demand. Taxes / Budget Advocate for state reforms to ease recapture burdens and prioritize classroom funding over bureaucracy. Taxes / Budget I will push for zero-based budgeting, waste elimination, and full transparency with community input on every dollar. Healthcare Reallocating current Mental Health Services staff (counselors, social workers, psychologists) for better coverage on District 2 campuses. Healthcare Strengthening coordination with partners like North Texas Behavioral Health Authority for crisis response and wraparound services. Education Linking behavioral stability to career prep so all students can succeed. Infrastructure / Transportation I will demand strict audits and preventive maintenance plans using reallocated savings from administrative overhead and energy efficiencies that pay for themselves. No new bonds or tax hikes.