Travis County Commissioner, Pct 4, Chief of Staff 1991-1994. 3 years of Travis County governance. Supervised Staff. Senior Citizens and Veterans advocate. 50 years of community engagement
Invite developers to build affordable housing by providing them with tax exemptions/ Tax credits, /Building fee reductions. Voted no on Prop Q no More Taxes. Soloar energy. Support climate change policy. Texas State legislarture to reduce percentage charged on your balance payment of taxes per month that may reach 17%. Apply for State and Federal funds- CDBG - No tax increase!!
Invest in roads, and flooding mitigation surrounding rural communities such as Elroy, Maha loop,Creedmore, Mustang Ridge, Garfield. No tax increases could be a reason small business may remain open. Engourage and support buy local to pct 4 voters. Preservse Rural and Urban land use Quality of Life in zonning and growth plans. Support land owners growth devolpment plans in the urban&rural
No Tax Increase. Keep Pct 4 affordable and maintain Quality of Life. Flooding mitigation of Onion Creek in the rural communities. Reduce Tax percentage fee on Tax payment plans which could reach 17%. Support land owners growth plans. Apply for Federal and State matching funds. I would also support a bond packages before voters to fund these safety hazard projects. Fiscal monitor
Coordination with FEMA, U.S. Army Corps of egineers to manage Onion Creek banks over flooding. Travis County Sheriffs, EMS, Evacution plan. local police enforcement. Install Alert notification House effective residents of displacement. Coordinate with the Centeral Texas Food bank. Provide health stations at County facilites. Ensure we have a effective social media alert campaign. Safe
I bring over a decade of experience as a Del Valle ISD Trustee, nonprofit leadership, and private-sector project management. I’m collaborative, data-driven, and deeply rooted in the community.
The Commissioners Court can reduce homelessness and improve affordability by expanding deeply affordable and supportive housing, strengthening rental assistance and eviction prevention, and ensuring housing is built countywide. Public investments should include fair labor standards and accountability so taxpayer dollars deliver lasting results.
The Commissioners Court should prioritize equitable infrastructure roads, drainage, sidewalks, transit access, and flood mitigation, especially in historically underinvested communities. Using tools like bonds, grants, and the annual budget, we must coordinate with cities and residents to deliver projects that improve safety, support businesses, and enhance quality of life across the county.
My top priorities are:
1.Equitable infrastructure to close long-standing service gaps,
2.Affordable housing and homelessness prevention countywide, and
3.Responsible use of taxpayer dollars with transparency and accountability.
These issues are deeply connected and essential to building a fair, resilient Travis County.
The Commissioners Court should invest in flood mitigation, emergency infrastructure, and early warning systems, while expanding community preparedness and recovery resources. Strong coordination with cities, school districts, and neighboring counties is essential to ensure clear communication, efficient response, and faster recovery during natural disasters.
Our community deserves a leader who not only understands the issues we face but has lived through them. I bring over 20 years of experience working with Travis County and will push for real progress.
Commissioners Court can expand affordable housing by investing in affordable housing initiatives, continuing to work with trusted partners, and really listening to Travis County Residents. Proactive preventive outreach is key: educating the public about available services and providing wraparound services that help reduce homelessness and keep families rooted.
The Commissioners Court should prioritize infrastructure that serves people. Investing in flood mitigation, safer roads and sidewalks, and expanded transit access across Southeast and South Austin. We need to ensure that every neighborhood is equitably represented and invested in, while making them safe and giving them a chance to thrive.
Keeping families housed and rooted—through affordable, workforce, and senior housing.
Community health and safety: expanding Integral Health partnerships, completing the mental health diversion center, and improving emergency response.
Infrastructure that serves people: flood mitigation, safe roads and sidewalks, and better transit access across Southeast and South Austin.
Travis County can improve disaster readiness by prioritizing coordinated response plans with neighboring jurisdictions to ensure quick regional action. Through our Emergency Response Department, we can invest in resilient infrastructure, improve communication networks, and fund rapid-response teams, so that our communities receive faster, more reliable support during emergencies.
Completed 35 yrs variety trainings in leadership development; as client bd member for Austin Interfaith,TRLA, TLSC, NCLEJ,NLADA, Peoples Clinic;ARB; AISD Trustee, & TC PDO oversight committee
The "Community First" model is a great example of what we need to continue to develop not only for single adults but also for families. This model sustains community ownership. We also need to reduce the MFI from 80% to 60%.
Commissioners must adopt TAPP's recommendation to create true community engagement with the residents at the forefront of conversations with businesses to ensure the community benefits. Travis Countyshould create an enforcement office for accountability.
Infrustructure to address residents water issues, Workforce development for adults & youth; & Criminal Justice to move from Divergence to a Deflection model.
Travis County should invite, engage and train community leaders to be part of the disaster management team and the neighboring jurisdictions to ensure quick access to neighbors and the communities they live in. This diverse team will respond as a collective with efficient communication.
