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Southeast Texas barber announces run for Beaumont ISD school board in upcoming election

The U.S. Army veteran and Beaumont ISD graduate made the announcement Friday.
Credit: Stacey Lewis Jr.

BEAUMONT, Texas — Stacey Lewis Jr. announced Friday that he intends to run for Beaumont Independent School District’s Trustee District 2 position in the May 2021 election.

The longtime Beaumont resident is a barber in the city, a U.S. Army veteran and a Beaumont ISD graduate.

Lewis said his platform includes the following:

  • District innovation
  • Advancements in arts and technology
  • Job placement and referrals

“BISD can be the most innovative district in all of Texas. We are blessed to have such a rich, talented and diversified group of students. I strongly believe that we must meet our students where they are then explore and embrace their interests! I am excited to serve and see our future excel,” Lewis said in a news release.

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