Candidate Confusion: Why 27 People Running for Mayor Is a Problem We Can’t Ignore
In 2015, I was helping co-found the nonprofit Tech Bloc, a grassroots advocacy group for San Antonio’s tech community. Our advocacy launched right in the middle of a heated mayoral election. It was my first encounter with candidate confusion: a crowded field featuring Ivy Taylor, Leticia Van de Putte, Mike Villarreal, and others. Taylor eventually […]
SA Voter Turnout: Anyone Can Charge the Castle
Several years ago, when I was CEO of the 80/20 Foundation, a young man joined our team. He was kind, intelligent, and deeply passionate about public education. At some point during his time with us, he made a bold announcement: he was going to run for the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) school board. […]