Blake For Richardson

It’s a great day for early voting today! I’ve met so many people who are coming out for this important local race for school board, and I hope to see you soon.

Locations are open for another couple of hours! Early voting ends Tuesday as they prepare for Election Day May 2nd!

No Early Voting today because of San Jacinto Day, but I'll see you back out there from April 22-28th!

Which early Voting Center is right for you? This is the map from the county to help you find your nearest one. Learn more about early voting locations and times at DallasCountyVotes.org

Early voting starts tomorrow (April 20th) and I wanted to share a bit about myself before the polls open. As you can see from the photo, as a family, hard things have never been a reason for us to back down. We work to make sure everyone is included and no one is left behind.

As a dad with three kids currently in our elementary, junior, and high schools, I see the impact of the board’s decisions in real-time. Over the last six years, we’ve seen enrollment drop by 12% and a growing sense that the district talks to the community rather than working with it. Despite closing 5 schools, including one my youngest attended, spending has still grown by nearly 30%. Meanwhile, new technology and programming haven't translated to results: math proficiency is down 11%, and English scores haven't improved since 2020. I’m running to address these trends and work to correct them.

Because our children deserve better, my priorities are focused on moving us forward:
- Teacher and Student Growth: Giving our educators the support and curriculum they need to get proficiency levels back on track.
- Fiscal Accountability: Addressing the deficit and ensuring tax dollars hit the classroom first.
- True Community Partnership: Moving past one-way communication to build a district that listens to and respects its parents and neighbors, which can help bring our students back.

I’m not just running to hold a seat. I’m working for the future of the district our children attend every day. I want to be the voice in the room that is actually in our halls.

Early Voting: April 20, 22 – 28 Election Day: May 2nd

Such a great night meeting with our community, answering your questions about district concerns, and sharing how we can make RISD better together. Thanks so much to the lwvrichardson for hosting this event! I'll share the link as soon as it's available.