Election
BY ERIC WEILBACHER
*INCUMBENT
Texas House District 45, Democratic Primary
Hays County Sheri , Democratic Primary
What is the most important issue facing residents, and how would you address it if elected? I was proud to hold the line against voucher scams that would have funneled taxpayer dollars to private schools. Because of right-wing attacks on education, districts across Texas are struggling with teacher retention. We must invest more resources in our public schools so they can recruit and keep great educators.
If elected, how do you plan to represent all your constituency as a whole?
Hays County Sheri ’s O ce is understa ed and requires immediate attention. I would address the sta ng issue by working on recruiting and retention e orts getting back to full strength. Next, I would return inmates back to Hays County, removing the excessive costs and liabilities of outsourcing across the state of Texas. What is the most important issue facing residents, and how would you address it if elected?
If elected, how do you plan to represent all your constituency as a whole?
Being fair, but rm, I am a determined, positive, persistent person who leads by example. Expecting professionalism, striving for excellence, with availability and accountability to all, building a strong bond assuring concerns and expectations are met, strengthening trust and unity in Hays County.
The biggest challenge Hays County faces is completely nonpartisan. Rapid growth and development is a challenge that impacts quality of life in our communities. I will continue ghting to give cities and our county more tools to manage that growth, with a particular eye on water resources and transportation.
Daniel C. Law Occupation: Law enforcement Relevant experience: More than 33 years in law enforcement www.daniellawforhayscountysheri . com
Erin Zwiener* Occupation: Student Relevant experience: Three-term state representative, e ective legislative expertise, proven problem solver and collaborator ... www.erinforyall.com
I will prioritize community trust, transparency, and legitimacy by updating training policies, creating a comprehensive plan for community engagement, leveraging technology, and implementing community policing and crime reduction initiatives. Strengthen the Student Resource O cer program and implement a strategic plan to ensure resource development, career development, and competitive pay.
I will represent Hays County, as a humble, professional who subscribes to a servant leadership model and treats all walks of life with fairness, equity, and compassion with a balance of a high level of accountability and ready to serve and protect.
We will begin healing relationships between local o cials and the o ce of the state representative. Through forming and fostering stronger relationships between local o cials and our state representative, we will be able to resolve issues brought on by unprecedented growth in Hays County, including infrastructure and our overloaded justice system.
Constituent services will become a focal point of the work of the o ce of state representative. One of our top priorities will be equality on all fronts, including racial, gender, LGBTQIA+. This will be the spirit of our representation—to represent all of the citizens of House District 45 equally.
Alex Villalobos Occupation: Hays County Chief of Sta /Reserve Constable Deputy Relevant experience: Experienced Law Enforcement Executive, Master Peace O cer ... www.alexforsheri .com
Chevo Pastrano Occupation: Attorney, small business owner Relevant experience: Trial attorney www.chevopastrano.com
Each Republican primary race for these positions is uncontested. Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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