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Ignacio Nunez
Ignacio Nunez was a member of the Arlington City Council in Texas, representing District 5. Nunez assumed office in 2019. Nunez left office on May 18, 2021.
Nunez ran for election to the Arlington City Council to represent District 5 in Texas. Nunez won in the general runoff election on June 8, 2019.
Nunez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2021
Ignacio Nunez did not file to run for re-election in 2021.
2019
See also: City elections in Arlington, Texas (2019)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Arlington City Council District 5
Ignacio Nunez defeated Andy Prior in the general runoff election for Arlington City Council District 5 on June 8, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ignacio Nunez (Nonpartisan)  | 58.5 | 758 |
 | Andy Prior (Nonpartisan) | 41.5 | 538 | |
| Total votes: 1,296 | |||
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General election
General election for Arlington City Council District 5
Ignacio Nunez and Andy Prior advanced to a runoff. They defeated Celia Morgan and Kennedy Jones in the general election for Arlington City Council District 5 on May 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ignacio Nunez (Nonpartisan) | 45.6 | 1,010 |
| ✔ | | Andy Prior (Nonpartisan) | 19.0 | 421 |
| Celia Morgan (Nonpartisan) | 17.9 | 396 | ||
| Kennedy Jones (Nonpartisan) | 17.6 | 389 | ||
| Total votes: 2,216 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ignacio Nunez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nunez's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Reduce the City's tax rate to provide some tax relief for the large increase in Assessed Value of our properties 2. Maintain Fire and Police protection at the highest level 3. Continue to fix our infrastructure and keep our neighborhoods strong
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Protecting the viability of our varied neighborhoods and emphasizing the quality of life in those neighborhoods and listening to all who live in the district.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I worked with former Mayor Cluck MD as a physician delivering babies at Arlington Memorial Hospital. He showed that service to others is not limited by your chosen profession and Service is what we are called to do.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
No
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
The same characteristics found in the Boy Scouts law. Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
The above characteristics, with the experience of having helped lead, medical groups, a Community Hospital and a large Health Care System
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To Serve the citizens to the best of my ability.
What legacy would you like to leave?
One of Service to others
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The day my father came home from overseas service. Age 4
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Lifeguard, Casino Beach, Fort Worth, Texas. First Summer job out of high school. Then Six Flags Over Texas the next 4 years
What happened on your most awkward date?
Went to a high school dance. Very nervous
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
Knowing how to build consensus and politeness and respect for all
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
One really does get to know the people that they represent
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
Some exposure by serving on city committees would be helpful
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Lana Wolff |
Arlington City Council, District 5 2019–2021 |
Succeeded by Rebecca Boxall |
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