Alice "Ali" Flores, David de la Fuente and Chris Garcia are all on the ballot.
Precinct 4 covers a portion of New Braunfels around the Gruene Historic District, and it stretches north and northwest bordering Hays, Blanco and Kerr counties.
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Community Impact is only asking candidates in contested Republican or Democratic primaries to answer questionnaires.
Alice (Ali) Flores
Experience:
12-plus years law enforcement experience, including 7-plus years full-time deputy constable, Constable Leadership College
Occupation:
Deputy constable
Candidate Website:
http://www.aliflores4constable.com
What is the most important issue facing residents, and how would you address it if elected?
As a current deputy constable, I am often asked, “What is a constable?” This is a valid question because not a lot of people know the answer. If elected, I would educate our youth and residents how a constable and their deputies serve and protect our communities.
If elected, how do you plan to represent all your constituency as a whole?
I plan to represent all constituencies by leading the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office with a high level of professionalism, honesty and integrity.
What issues outside of the most important one named above are a high priority for you to address?
Ensuring road safety is crucial, which is why traffic enforcement will always be a top priority. By proactively safeguarding life and property, we can potentially prevent serious incidents on the roadway.
What is the overall takeaway you want voters to understand about your campaign?
I am determined to serve my community to the best of my ability through my life and professional experiences. I have a strong desire to assist people in need of guidance, and I believe that this opportunity is what God has intended for me to do in Comal County.
David de la Fuente
Experience:
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Occupation:
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What is the most important issue facing residents, and how would you address it if elected?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
If elected, how do you plan to represent all your constituency as a whole?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What issues outside of the most important one named above are a high priority for you to address?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What is the overall takeaway you want voters to understand about your campaign?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Chris Garcia
Experience:
Prior deputy constable, served warrants, 23 years law enforcement, bachelor's degree, employee/budget management
Occupation:
Business owner, Reserve Bexar County Deputy Fire Marshal Arson Investigator
Candidate Website:
http://www.chrisgarciaforconstable.com
Contact Information:
[email protected]
What is the most important issue facing residents, and how would you address it if elected?
Tackling the critical issue of rapid growth, I propose proactive community engagement and on-the-ground solutions. By building trust and collaboration, we address increased crime and enhance emergency readiness. Through strategic resource allocation and advanced training, we ensure a secure and resilient future for our community.
If elected, how do you plan to represent all your constituency as a whole?
As constable, I recognize my role as the first resource. Committing to proactive patrolling, my deputies and I will be present in the neighborhoods, fostering outreach and holding regular community meetings. Living in the heart of Precinct 4, I bring a personal understanding to the needs of our diverse constituency.
What issues outside of the most important one named above are a high priority for you to address?
Apart from addressing rapid growth, I prioritize enhancing training and professionalism for my deputies and myself. This commitment aims to foster accountability and transparency, ensuring a law enforcement team that serves our community with the utmost integrity.
What is the overall takeaway you want voters to understand about your campaign?
I am not a politician, but a father, fiance and law enforcement professional deeply rooted in Precinct 4. As a committed businessman and your engaged neighbor, my daily involvement in the precinct reflects my dedication. Trust in God guides my journey, instilling faith in building a safer, united community.
