Name: Don Powell
Office Sought: Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees
What is your age? 82
What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.
BS WTAMU Masters Texas A&M University
What is your occupation?
retired
Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
various nonprofit and many for profit
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
yes amarillo college board of regents
If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
no I am easy to check out
Why did you decide to run for this office in 2025?
public education ...nothing more important other than one’s faith
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
support the classroom teacher, find new resourcs to support AISD, continue the thrive program
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
the lack of governance of a school board..
What is your position on the issue of taxpayer-funded lobbying? Please explain.
not for tayper funded lobbying.. tax payer funds should be used for things that support the quality of life
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
expierence