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David "DaWud" Edgerson
NONPARTISAN
David "DaWud" Edgerson is running for DeSoto City Council Member.
Personal background
David "DaWud" Edgerson has a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in education administration from Prairie View A&M University.
Professional background
DaWud is a retired teacher and administrator who worked in the Houston, Bryan, Waller, and DeSoto Independent School Districts.
Political background
DaWud ran for the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2023 but did not win.
Economy
Believes DeSoto must do more to address the financial shortages facing schools.
Wants to make DeSoto more affordable and acknowledges citizens' frustration over the tax rate being higher than it is in neighboring cities.
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Public Services
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Housing & Urban Development
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Public Safety
Opposes allowing teachers to carry guns at school.
Wants to address violence within schools.
Aims to increase police visibility and make other efforts at nighttime crime prevention.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Wants to fix DeSoto's aging infrastructure.
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Energy & the Environment
As of March 27, 2026, David "DaWud" Edgerson did not have a website or any information online.
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