Jesús Valdez

Taxes / Budget As your mayor, I will prioritize financial responsibility, water supply security, economic development, and aggregate production operations while ensuring transparency and sustainability in all city operations. Infrastructure / Transportation I will work to streamline the building and business approval processes to ensure that new projects move forward efficiently and help our city thrive. Environment / Energy I will work to ensure sustainable access to clean, safe water by focusing on both the quality and distribution of our water supply. Infrastructure / Transportation I will support any avenue that will enhance communication between APO management and the City Of Garden Ridge to resolve issues identified by residents. Rest assured; I will not allow this effort to be sidelined. Taxes / Budget I believe in maintaining reserves that cover at least six months’ worth of operating expenses, with the funds readily available for emergencies and small capital investments. Environment / Energy Protecting our water infrastructure and planning for long-term resilience against droughts and contamination will be a top priority. Economy I am committed to fostering economic growth and improving revenue generation, particularly through sales tax.