Joey Rodriguez (Texas)

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Joey Rodriguez

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 4, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

New Mexico State University, 2016

Graduate

Johns Hopkins University, 2020

Personal

Profession

Nonprofit program director

Contact

Campaign website

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Joey Rodriguez ran for election to the Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees to represent District 7 in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 4, 2024.

Rodriguez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Joey Rodriguez earned a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University in 2016 and a Master's of Education from Johns Hopkins University in 2020. His career experience includes working as a nonprofit program director and founder of Firme DFW. He has been affiliated with Leadership ISD, Union Dallas, and C3 Young Latino Professionals.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2024)

General runoff election

The general runoff election was canceled. Kesha O’Reilly won election in the general runoff election for Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees District 7.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• DeAndrea Fleming (Nonpartisan)

General election

General election for Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees District 7

Kesha O’Reilly and DeAndrea Fleming advanced to a runoff. They defeated Joey Rodriguez and Jasmond Anderson in the general election for Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees District 7 on May 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kesha O’Reilly (Nonpartisan)	36.1	4,574
✔		DeAndrea Fleming (Nonpartisan)	29.7	3,774
		Joey Rodriguez (Nonpartisan)	18.1	2,292
	Submit photo	Jasmond Anderson (Nonpartisan)	16.1	2,047

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,687
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nikisha Jackson (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Joey Rodriguez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rodriguez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I take pride in being a product of two Mexican immigrants and the public school system. As a passionate advocate for public education, I credit my life's positive trajectory to the transformative impact of the education system. Having served as a former Dallas ISD educator and currently leading an education non-profit, I've witnessed the profound effects that effective systems and change management can have on students. Dallas College holds the potential to reshape the narrative surrounding community colleges. It stands as a crucial player in enhancing workforce readiness, offering students opportunities to obtain industry-based certifications, level 1 and level 2 certifications, and associate degrees—empowering them to secure careers with livable wages. Recognizing the need for a board with a keen focus on outcomes, I am running for District 7, aiming to concentrate on meaningful indicators that truly reflect our commitment to fulfilling the promises made to our students and their families. We must ensure that attending our institution means attaining certifications that lead to successful careers or degrees.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Economic Empowerment & In-Demand Skills (Improving workforce readiness) We need to meet the demand of workforce talent and prepare our students to be career-ready in any field they desire to pursue.
• Seamless Educational Pathways Dallas County Community College should have a seamless transition for students who wish to continue their education at a different university by strengthening partnerships with those administrations.
• Early Pathways to Success (Enhancing dual credit programs) By fueling the ambitions of high school students and honoring more dual credit programs we can begin setting students on a path towards success before they even graduate high school.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Education Funding

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I deeply respect my father and aspire to be as resilient as he is. As an immigrant who labored tirelessly to achieve his dreams, he has not only inspired me but instilled in me a profound appreciation for hard work and determination. My goal is to emulate his resilience and bring these attributes into my leadership journey. I want to contribute to building and creating things that improve people's lives, all while embodying the same unwavering perseverance that I have learned from my father's example.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The primary responsibilities of a board member include overseeing the network's programs, strategies, and initiatives by monitoring progress through outcome goals set by the board. Additionally, the board is tasked with adopting policies to guide the network's strategies and practices. It is also responsible for approving an annual budget aligned with the board's goals to adequately fund network practices. Lastly, the board evaluates the performance of the Dallas College chancellor.

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