To inform readers about the candidates seeking their votes on the November ballot, the San Antonio Report asked all candidates to answer the following questions. We edited answers for clarity, not substance or grammar, and we did not fact-check responses. We restricted responses to 200 words for each question.
Read other candidates’ answers here.
Party:
Libertarian
Incumbent?
No
Link to campaign website:
Age:
42
Education background/degrees earned:
BA Computer Science, Baylor University
Current occupation, employer, or job title:
Programmer, Arias & Associates
Previous elected offices held and/or sought:
Ran for Congressional District 28 seat (2018), San Antonio City Council District 10 (2013), Texas House District 121 (2012 and 2008), San Antonio River Authority at-large seat (2011), Texas Senate District 25 (2010).
Why do you feel you are the best candidate for the office you are seeking?
I want to work on a fair election and legislative process that work for Texans and not just further entrench the old parties.
What three issues do you feel are most important to voters in Bexar County?
Voter choice, accessibility of government, and government overreach
If elected, what would be your top priorities after taking office?
Voter choice, accessibility of government, and government overreach
How has the coronavirus pandemic shaped your priorities?
It has shown that government is flippant. It is poor at communicating effectively while being quick to hand down mandates that have huge impact on people’s lives. Government should clearly communicate above all else.
For incumbents: What do you consider your most significant accomplishments in office? What would you change?
N/A
For non-incumbents: What, if anything, would you do differently from the current officeholder?
Actually focus on making government more accessible to people
