Tina Williams

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Tina Williams

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 6, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, 2000

Personal

Profession

Federal employee

Tina Williams ran for election for an at-large seat of the North Kansas City Public Schools Board of Education. She lost in the general election on April 6, 2021.

Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tina Williams earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, in 2000. Her career experience includes working as a federal employee.

Elections

2021

See also: North Kansas City Schools, Missouri, elections (2021)

General election

General election for North Kansas City Public Schools Board of Education (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for North Kansas City Public Schools Board of Education on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jan Kauk (Nonpartisan)	20.5	4,133
✔	Submit photo	Jane Rinehart (Nonpartisan)	19.7	3,978
✔	Submit photo	Paul Harrell (Nonpartisan)	16.1	3,237
		Jay Wilson (Nonpartisan)	15.8	3,180
	Submit photo	Tina Williams (Nonpartisan)	15.2	3,066
		Andrew Corrao (Nonpartisan)	11.9	2,405
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	165

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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tina Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' 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 am running for the North Kansas City School Board because representation matters. I have been a public servant for 22 years. I am also a wife and mother. So, I know what hard work and dedication is all about. I am a great listener and will listen to needs of our community. Through my life experiences, I have the leadership and dedication to put my skills to work for our community.

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?

• Representation Matters

• Everyone matters
• Equality

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Students’ safety and education

Public school funding

Representation in all levels of the School District

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, Honesty, Humbleness, Dedication, Loyalty and Faith

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity, Honesty, Motivation, Loyalty and Great Listener

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

To serve

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy that I trusted God, walked by faith, helped anybody, loved her family, and was not afraid to be the first or scarred to be the last.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The role of a school board member is listen and communicate with facility, students, and the community. A school board member should value the interest of all diverse and economic social backgrounds while ensuring the policies and budgets are set up for all to succeed.

Who are your constituents?

The community the North Kansas City School district services

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

I would first seek to better understand what those needs are by listening and communicating with them. Then we could research and brainstorm solutions together.

Do you believe it is important to intentionally recruit with the aim of diversifying the district’s faculty, staff, and administration? If so, what would be your policy to achieve this?

Yes, because representation matters.

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