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City of Radford School Board

Vote for
3
Term
4 years
Candidates
4
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The school board runs City of Radford's public schools, hires the superintendent and adopts the school budget.

Taxes & budget

Education

  • Fallon H. KreyeNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Ed J. DickensonNo party listed

    • Supports the 1% sales tax for school facilities.
    • Supports planning for long-term school budget needs.
    • Supports working with the city on school funding.
  • Gloria W. BoydNo party listed

    • Supports the 1% sales tax for school facilities.
    • Supports addressing $52 million in school facility needs.
    • Supports expanding Career Technical Education offerings.
    • Supports continued literacy growth in elementary and middle schools.
    • Supports board listening sessions with teachers and staff.
  • R. Jane SwingNo party listed

    • Supports the 1% sales tax for school infrastructure.
    • Supports addressing $52.3 million in facility needs over ten years.
    • Supports competitive salaries to keep and recruit staff.
    • Supports stronger ties with other local educational systems.

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