Jonathan Garison

Jonathan Garison

Education

High school

Pleasanton High School

Bachelor's

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Graduate

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Personal

Profession

Assistant principal

Contact

Personal website

Jonathan Garison was a candidate for mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas. He was defeated in the special election on May 6, 2017.

Biography

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Garison earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

At the time of his 2017 run for office, Garison was an assistant principal at Tom Browne Middle School in the Corpus Christi Independent School District. He was also a member of the 2016 class of Corpus Christi Young Business Professionals.

Elections

2017

See also: Municipal elections in Corpus Christi, Texas (2017)

Corpus Christi, Texas held a special election for mayor on May 6, 2017. Former Mayor Dan McQueen, who won election to the position on November 8, 2016, and was sworn in on December 13, 2016, resigned from office in January 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in the special election was March 27, 2017. The following candidates ran in the special election for mayor of Corpus Christi.

Mayor of Corpus Christi, Special Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Joe McComb	52.22%	11,112
Nelda Martinez	30.29%	6,445
Larry White	7.13%	1,518
Mark Di Carlo	3.47%	738
Jonathan Garison	2.99%	636
James Hernandez	1.81%	385
Ray Madrigal	1.59%	339
Margareta Fratila	0.50%	107
Total Votes		21,280
Source: Ballotpedia staff, Email correspondence with Nueces County Elections Department, July 17, 2017

Campaign themes

2017

Garison's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	Water Infrastructure We will work with the city manager's office, TCEQ, and other relevant city and state offices to determine what needs to be replaced or upgraded. We will then write a bond proposal to take the needed actions. In the near term we will begin the use of free chlorine before the need for a water boil arises. Street Renovations and Replacements The city has faced the matter of reconstructing streets for many years with little action taken. Jonathan Garison will work with city council, the city manager's office, and relevant departments to review data and identify needed upgrades and replacements. Two bond proposals will then be created. One proposal will handle the city's arterial and feeder streets, while a second bond will concern residential streets. This plan will allow for proper planning and funding. Open Governance Jonathan Garison is an advocate of open governance, and will strive to make municipal government more open and accessible to the public. He will work to move city council sessions to evening hours allowing for greater public attendance. Mr. Garison also believes that only matters required by law or ordinance should be conducted or discussed in closed or executive sessions. First Responders Rising crime rates are an issue in cities throughout the nation. To ensure safety for citizens, Jonathan Garison, will work to increase the ranks of the city's police and fire departments. Mosquitoes The warmer months naturally bring mosquitoes and recently fear of the West Nile and Zika viruses. Jonathan Garison believes that the city should spray for mosquitoes in all areas of the city, and throughout the warmer months. Spraying in limited locations after virus detection does not provide adequate protection for city residents. Revitalization To grow and infill older areas of the city, we will create tax reinvest zones akin to those for downtown and Packery Channel. Money can then be utilized for small business loans, downpayment assistance to promote home ownership, upgrades to public spaces, and other targeted, voter approved areas.	”
—Jonathan Garison's campaign website, (2017)

In response to a question from KRIS-TV about his campaign priorities, Garison said, "Number one priority is to update, renovate our water infrastructure. Number two - the streets. What I would like to do is create a bond program. Really, I think at this point, I know we've gone back and forth in city council with maybe we can find money in the budget, maybe we can hope that it's going to get better, I guess. But I really think the only way to resolve it is through a bond election."

See also

Corpus Christi, Texas	Texas	Municipal government	Other local coverage

External links

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