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Denton County Commissioner · Precinct 2
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Candace Valenzuela

Candidate for Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Former HUD regional administrator
Campaign website
candacefordentoncounty.com

Former Regional Administrator at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (appointed in 2022) and a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD trustee (elected in 2017); previously an educator.

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Photo: Photo submitted by the candidate to Community Impact

Documented positions

Housing

  • Pledges to expand access to affordable housing.

    Affordable Housing & Healthcare

    Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com

    “Candace will work to expand access to affordable housing and quality healthcare so more families can afford to live and thrive in Denton County.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports long-term road and transportation planning to reduce congestion.

    Smart Infrastructure & Transportation

    Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com

    “Candace will support smart, long-term planning that reduces congestion and prepares Denton County for the future”
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Health & human services

  • Pledges to expand access to affordable healthcare.

    Affordable Housing & Healthcare

    Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com

    “Working families shouldn't have to choose between paying the bills and getting the care they need.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges transparent county decisions and careful spending.

    Transparent & Accountable Government

    Campaign website · Candace Valenzuela for County Commissioner · candacefordentoncounty.com

    “Candace believes public decisions should be made transparently, taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Candace Valenzuela on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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