Campaign Phone
915-247-2426
Education/Degrees
Economics background at UTEP, accounting experience with EPCC
Professional Experience
Former City council staffer, community/campus organizer, testified to every level of government,
Community Involvement
Rotary clubs, neighborhood associations, civil/human rights advocate group member, former State Democratic Executive Committee Man for TCD of Texas's Democratic Party.
Engage with their constituents and stakeholders civically, promote resources, advocate on behalf of their constituents to the state and federal entities while voicing and reflecting their concerns on the municipal level. To be the voice of their district and keep them informed and understand municipal government. As a former city council staffer I know these capabilities can be extended and serve citizens better.
My priority is an economy that pays people equitable enough to stay. I'd invest in workforce development and expand the Business One Stop Shop and support local businesses already here. I'd also pursue infill and the reuse of existing buildings. Though moreso, prioritize a clear standard for any new major development in El Paso: permanent jobs paying $20+ an hour, verified ROI benchmarks, performance clawbacks and having nearby residents fully informed.
Cut outside contracts and outside counsel, conduct structural department audits. Conduct outreach on economic development citizens are interested which will broaden the commercial tax base. Lastly, hold every incentive agreement to enforceable performance standards for true property tax returns on developments.
It is common sense, people can reach out to me now @ 915-247-2426. I am willing to solve peoples issues to the complete end until my capacity cannot no longer allow me to. I'd also explain every single council vote, city operations and taxes to close the information gap in our region between residents and government.
Explain why or why not. If so, do you also support a deck over I-10 in downtown? The expansion will happen regardless. I do support its expansion because it will prevent bottlenecking on I-10 and enhance traffic times between one of the most dangerous roadways in TxDot's District in El Paso. I like the idea of the deck plaza but not the reality of it being another tax on El Pasoans wallets. Tourism is essential to economic development but not when ROI's are in 10+ years.
I'd collaborate with El Paso Water to expand green infrastructure: retention basins that double as parks, tree-lined streets and shade, permeable surfaces that slow runoff and recharge the ground. I'd prioritize the neighborhoods with chronic drainage issues first. I will utilize techniques from the Climate Action Plan the City has created.
Water is our most precious resource and will aim to require large developers and properties to publicly present, prioritize infill development and always advise against projects that add to El Paso's sprawling issue.
I'd go where residents already are instead of conducting the same community outreach we've seen. Every month I'll hold two community meetings: one virtual, one in person that moves to a different part of the district each time. Between meetings, I'll be out in the district. I'll help restart parent-teacher associations where they've gone dormant, visit small business owners and businesses in our plazas and speak to warehouse managers and their employees. Each of these voices rarely reach council
The information gap, and lack of empathy. Too major decisions on utilities, taxes, data centers only after they're made. I've worked inside City Hall and seen how much of that is fixable. I'm running to make the change citizens want with the experience on hand to make this a reality. I am worried for my family's future and running to make our community a more proactive and progressing region.
'd conduct a district survey and hear what residents are seeking for true community driven projects. This can be having our first senior center, repair sidewalks, install lighting, construct park shading, and enhance our walk paths.
Campaign Phone
915-630-8620
Education/Degrees
Attended EPCC and UTEP
Professional Experience
I have worked with a number of marketing firms, as well as for-profit and non-profit businesses. I have served as President and CEO of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Special skills include strategizing and fundraising campaigns, developing and conducting public relations media plans; and training and motivating volunteers.
Community Involvement
I was elected to represent District 6 and took office on Jan. 3, 2023. Prior to my election to City Council, I was elected to the TX House of Representatives in February 19 and served two terms representing District 79. During my tenure, I served on the House Committees on Agriculture and Livestock; Elections; and Licensing and Administrative Procedures. As a legislator, I authored and sponsored various bills affecting healthcare, voter rights, and education policy for the benefit of all Texans. Prior to my election to the Texas House, I served on the EPCC Board of Trustees. I served as Secretary from 06-08 and served as the Chair of the Board from 08 until his election to the Texas House.
The primary role of City Council is to set policy and guide the strategic plan for the city. The city's strategic plan helps keep the priorities of El Pasoans as the main focus while projects and ordinances are being developed. City Council is also responsible for hiring three employees, the city manager, city attorney, and internal auditor.
Economic development must continue to be the driving focus behind the Mayor and City Council’s vision. As a city, we will not be able to control rising property taxes and keep the quality of life at the level that residents expect without attracting more businesses. El Paso needs to continue to be competitive by offering responsible, yet attractive incentives, while also providing a skilled workforce, job training, and quality of life.
My main focus will continue to be economic development. Our Economic Development team needs the proper tools to recruit businesses. Only then will we begin to lower the tax burden for residents.
I will also advocate for continuing the freeze on new positions and my last priority would be securing adequate funding for street resurfacing and reconstructions. The city is currently investing around $10 million a year on projects, but we all see that there is a greater need in our community. If we invest earlier in our street infrastructure, we can prevent some of the demand for reconstructions and complete more resurfacing projects. Reconstruction projects tend to cost significantly more compared to a resurfacing project.
As members of City Council, we have the responsibility to continue to work with our local media, community partners, and to provide updates on ordinance changes, meetings and any other important information. I am proud of the District 6 team and the work we’ve done in serving and assisting our constituents every day. I am
is to serve with empathy, efficiency and heart.
We also host monthly events where we highlight a different organization and the resources available, constituents are more than welcome to stop by and have a conversation.
I support quality of life projects and giving our community more green space to enjoy our Sun City. With that being said, I believe the Deck Park should be viewed as a long-term investment that will require strong partnerships with private investors and clear planning to protect taxpayers.
El Paso Water has partnered with Parks and Recreation to build park pond projects that provide an open space for residents in the area while allowing them to still work as detention ponds. This is a great example of repurposing stormwater for the benefit of the community. The City of El Paso needs to continue to move forward with flood mitigation by deploying green infrastructure and reduce impermeable surfaces along roads.
City Council unanimously passes the Climate Action Plan that sets strict guardrails and guidelines to conserve and protect our natural resources such as water. The Climate Action Plan also provides 10 measures that can help us achieve our goal to cut emissions in the El Paso region by 50% by 2030. These measures help align the El Paso region with the same goals, guarantee we are all protecting our resources.
Our office has been consistent on ensuring we send a weekly newsletter to the residents of District 6 with important updates and events. We host monthly Saturday morning events where we welcome everyone to come and have a conversation along with quarterly evening meetings.
I was initially motivated to run for office to keep El Paso as one of the safest cities in the country. During my term as City Council Representative, I have worked with the El Paso Police Department to restore the staffing levels. This is the first step to improving the quality of life for El Pasoans.
My second motivation was improving economic development. El Paso needs to continue to invest in our economic development by attracting more high-paying jobs and opportunities for our community.
If we had a $1 million grant, then the City could target more areas with inadequate lighting that can create safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians. Car accidents are a major concern in our community, mainly on busy streets and intersections with low visibility. By investing in solar lighting, we can help illuminate some of the dark stretches, bus stops, or bike lanes without the intensive electrical infrastructure.
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Campaign Phone
(915)247-4618
Education/Degrees
B.A. in Political Science, The University of Texas at El Paso
Professional Experience
Campaign Staffer, Events and Outreach Manager, Support Staff.
Community Involvement
Campaign volunteer, elections poll worker.
Be representative of the interests of the District that elected them and voice, as well as legislative on, resident concerns on the dais with other colleagues on Council doing the same. As part of an 8 member body, it is incumbent upon the City Representative to under stand the issues facing the city as a whole and be able to vote according to what is in the best interest of the people of El Paso. As a legislator, it's also prudent to propose or co-sponsor legislation that will help improve the quality of life in El Paso.
My priorities are to work with local business owners to understand how the City could be doing better to make sure they're successful, either through initiating grants or rewarding monies from state and/or federal grants to help alleviate tax or other expenses that local businesses face in the City. I believe outreach for more commercial investment is necessary but, it should be done with the best interests of the City in mind in terms of conservation, higher wage floors, better benefits, and truly benefit the community rather than continue to leave a large portion of the tax burden to residential property taxpayers with exorbitant abatements.
Be more involved in the conversations on the budget, identify redundancies in City policy or protocols, eliminate any waste that continues to be on the budget, develop rapport with the City's staff and the committee on financial oversight. Further, be involved in my district through community meetings or direct outreach to residents to see where they think city money can be better spent. Less reliance on outside counsel and contracts for work that can be done within City Hall. Streamline executive functions and freeze further creating executive roles that the city has been able to operate without.
Reinstituting monthly town halls in the district so as to present residents with a detailed report on the work being done in City Hall. Any who cannot be present, will be provided with a biweekly newsletter outlining the major items being faced at City Hall and have options to provide input through most mediums: email, telephone, social media, and appointments with myself personally. It is essential to the democratic process that residents are informed about the decisions being made at City Hall that will affect them personally, such as property taxes, infrastructure improvements, and large projects.
I do not support the expansion of or a deck park over I-10. It's been determined that the stretch of the highway that is going to be widened would not overall alleviate traffic in that area. It is also going to displace or close several businesses, museums (such as the Holocaust museum), and residences in that area. Such displacements should not become commonplace in El Paso. As for the park, the assurances being made to pursue this project are highly vague, especially for a project with such a large price tag. Although it is a decent idea on its face, the realities surrounding it are bleak. There are other ways to revitalize downtown and develop greenspace in the area to meet the same goals that the park has within existing infrastructure.
The City needs to develop a stronger, thorough, and efficient storm water drainage system that can collect that water to use in parks or other projects that could make good use of that water in our desert. Studying which roads get flooded often, or have the potential for flooding, can provide us with the data/information to pinpoint where the best use of City funds already appropriated for infrastructure can be utilized for such drainage. It's a long overdue conversation that we have to have as a city to avoid emergencies as we saw with recent storms.
Work closely with the Office of Climate and Sustainability on their plans for El Paso and what best practices the city itself can utilize to help reduce its carbon footprint. Water consumption is a broad issue that El Pasoans should elect to opt-in to, however, avoiding large water and energy consumers such as data centers, car washes, and more would help in that effort, either through zoning, permitting, and local ordinances. Develop reasonable incentives through city policy for businesses who integrate renewable energy into their buildings.
Use discretionary funding to host monthly town halls at local businesses in the district so that money goes straight back into the community. Ensure that such events are properly advertised in advance for ample marketing to get more involvement from district residents. Communicate it effectively through newsletters, social media, and posters across the district in businesses or recreation center that allow it to make sure residents are aware.
The lack of civic engagement and civic education. El Paso has consistently been apathetic when it comes to voting and being involved with its governments. It is what creates a gulf between the city government and its residents, that needs to be addressed so that the City can properly represent El Paso on major issues such as data centers, infrastructure, property taxes, and more. El Paso is also consistently losing political power statewide and federally due to the lack of voter participation.
Go directly into district streets, maintenance, parks, lighting, and bike-lane rails to protect cyclists. Ensuring the safety of our city infrastructure is more likely to help build a more vibrant and happier community.
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