Voters in Uvalde will elect a brand new mayor from a box of 3 applicants: former mayor Cody Smith, Uvalde CISD trainer Veronica Martinez, and Lexi Rubio’s mother, Kim Rubio.
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BACKGROUND
All 3 have stated they’re dedicated to serving to unite Uvalde it doesn’t matter what occurs on election day.
Veronica Martinez
Martinez stated she sees how divided the group is and desires to assist bridge the distance and create working out.
“I am going to have to be firm but fair and understanding at the same time, just like working at the school with the children,” Martinez stated. “I decided to join the race for many reasons. One of them was to help our community, like everyone, you know, move forward.”
Kim Rubio
Rubio, who misplaced her daughter, Lexi, within the Robb Elementary tragedy in May 2022, says her revel in as a lifelong resident, an area journalist, and an recommend within the wake of her loss will set her up for luck.
“While I miss my daughter and I am going through unimaginable grief, I still want to honor her with actions, and I want to see my community come back together and thrive,” Rubio stated. “There’s a lot of tension. And I recognize that it could get worse. And if we get to a point where we’re so divided, do we never come back from it? So I want it to be a part of bringing my community back together.”
Cody Smith
Cody Smith wasn’t to be had for an interview however despatched the next observation to 12 News:
“As a lifelong resident of Uvalde, I love this town and this community. I am honored to live and work here and am dedicated to improving our city and community as a whole.
“I would be remiss in not identifying that at current, there are many who are hurting and who need help, support, and resources, and in a variety of ways. It is our collective job as neighbors to them, to extend our time and empathy, and help in any way that we can.
“As past Mayor for 4 years, and City Councilman for 13, I understand the leadership this position affords to not only unify and strengthen our community, but facilitate a wave of difference makers who can impact our citizens for generations.
“No matter what happens on Election Day, I am committed to Uvalde and our truly wonderful community, each and every day.”
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