Rhoda A. Blackwell
Candidate for City of Bristol School Board
Background
Raised in Tazewell County; worked many years in a clinical lab before moving to a corporate job. Has two grandchildren in Bristol city schools.
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Documented positions
Education
Supports holding a school construction sales tax referendum.
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“Bristol should hold the referendum. And then if passed , use that money for capital expenditures.”
Supports making all school buildings wheelchair accessible.
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“We also need all of our buildings to be wheelchair accessible”
Pledges a board that supports teachers and centers students.
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“a school board that listens, works together, supports teachers, and keeps kids at the center of every decision can make a real difference.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rhoda A. Blackwell on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Bristol (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Cardinal News 2026 Virginia Voter Guide candidate questionnaire: City of Bristol (ElectUp data feed)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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