David B. Stirland

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David B. Stirland is the Board Member, District 5. David B. Stirland's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

2 candidates ran for Washington School District Board of Education, District 5 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington school district voters.

About David B. Stirland

Peach farmer; former pharmacist and small business owner. Hurricane resident who has served 12 years on the Washington County School District board, the last six as board president. Several of his children attended district schools.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Move the district toward financial independence
• Help all students succeed regardless of ability
• Make growth-related decisions as some student populations decline
• Support smaller schools such as Water Canyon and Enterprise

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place David B. Stirland only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for David B. Stirland yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

Is David B. Stirland the incumbent?

Yes. David B. Stirland currently holds this office.

What does the Washington School District Board of Education, District 5 seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is David B. Stirland running against?

Dan C. Zaleski, for Washington School District Board of Education, District 5.

Should I vote for David B. Stirland?

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