
I, David McDonald, am excited to announce my candidacy for the Smith County Board representing the South Carthage District. I am a lifelong resident of South Carthage and served this county for almost 35 years as a dentist. My wife, Lorrie, and I live on the family farm that was settled in 1796. My parents, Cordell and Lois McDonald, taught in the county school system for over 50 years. I am a graduate of Smith County High School (1974), the University of Georgia (1978), and the University of Tennessee Dental College (1982). After graduating Dental School, I couldn’t think of a better place to serve than my hometown of Smith County. Now that I am retired, I would like to serve my county once again as a School Board member.
I believe we are all called to be good stewards. I also believe in accountability. I am concerned by recent events, including the School Board’s filing of a lawsuit against the county. I believe the taxpayer money should be going to our teachers and students, not spent on litigation. As a dentist, I was accountable to my patients and their families. As a School Board Member, I will be accountable to the people of Smith County. Let’s spend our taxpayer dollars on education, not lawsuits!
The school system is the largest employer in our county. As a business owner, I learned how to work with employees and manage a budget. For years I have invested in the youth of Smith County, including as a volunteer youth coach in three sports. Now I would like to serve our youth once again by working to give the educators of Smith County the means to do the most important and difficult job there is, teaching our children to become successful adults!
I humbly ask for your support and your vote for Smith County School Board. I have decades of experience serving the county I love. I ask for the opportunity to once again serve my Smith County friends and family on the School Board.
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