Julisa Medrano-Guerra

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Julisa Medrano-Guerra

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 3, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Texas State University

Personal

Birthplace

Garden City, Kan.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

owner

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Julisa Medrano-Guerra ran for election to the San Antonio City Council to represent District 1 in Texas. She lost in the general election on May 3, 2025.

Medrano-Guerra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Julisa Medrano-Guerra was born in Garden City, Kansas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas State University. Medrano-Guerra's career experience includes working as a small business owner.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in San Antonio, Texas (2025)

General runoff election

General runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 1

Incumbent Sukh Kaur defeated Patricia Gibbons in the general runoff election for San Antonio City Council District 1 on June 7, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sukh Kaur (Nonpartisan)	65.0	10,813
		Patricia Gibbons (Nonpartisan)	35.0	5,822

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,635
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General election

General election for San Antonio City Council District 1

The following candidates ran in the general election for San Antonio City Council District 1 on May 3, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sukh Kaur (Nonpartisan)	48.9	5,972
✔		Patricia Gibbons (Nonpartisan)	17.8	2,170
		Susan Strawn (Nonpartisan)	13.2	1,615
		Julisa Medrano-Guerra (Nonpartisan)	6.1	744
	Submit photo	Ramiro Gonzales (Nonpartisan)	6.1	742
		Anita Kegley (Nonpartisan)	2.6	314
		Maureen Galindo (Nonpartisan)	2.5	307
	Submit photo	Matthew Gauna (Nonpartisan)	1.3	160
		Arnulfo Ortiz (Nonpartisan)	1.0	120
	Submit photo	Dominque Littwitz (Nonpartisan)	0.5	63

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,207
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Julisa Medrano-Guerra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Medrano-Guerra's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Julisa Medrano-Guerra’s story is one of resilience and determination. Born in Garden City, Kansas, to Mexican immigrants working at a meatpacking plant, she grew up in a Spanish-speaking household with three sisters. Her family’s financial struggles meant they often traveled to Mexico for dental and medical care, as U.S. healthcare costs were out of reach. Despite these challenges, Julisa graduated in the top 10 percent of her high school class while working at Baskin Robbins to contribute to her family’s income.

Her journey to higher education was marked by extraordinary sacrifice and determination. At Texas State University, she worked nights at a Walmart distribution center to pay for her tuition, while her family made profound sacrifices—even going without electricity for a week—to support her dreams. There, she pursued a degree in criminal justice and honed her leadership skills through DECA, a competitive organization that sharpened her business acumen.

After graduating, Julisa moved to San Antonio and began her career at Paramour. Through hard work and determination, she rose through the ranks to become a manager and played a pivotal role in launching the associated restaurant, Colette. As an owner and manager, she gained firsthand experience with the complexities of running a business—navigating payroll, managing staff, and keeping costs low in an age of rising inflation.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• No one deserves to be ignored. For too long Council office has been indignant in to the face of our constituents and small business owners. I believe that all people deserver to have a seat at the table and none of our neighbors and friends deserve to be ignored.
• A culture of cooperation, collaboration and listening to one another, is critical for effective representation. I am not a politician, I am a small business owner that was infuriated by the lack of response and follow through with our local government. I intend to bring that spirit with me to City Hall as an advocate for the little guy.
• It is the primary responsibility of any level of government to keep people safe. At the City level that means supporting our police officers and firefighters get the equipment they need and salaries and benefit allow San Antonio to compete for the best and brightest in the state.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Balanced Development, Public Safety, Small Business Support, Humane and Dignified Treatment of City of San Antonio Citizens.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, transparency and accountability.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be responsive to community needs, to make sure City Hall has a seat at the table for more than just big money lobbyists.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was at Baskin Robbins. I worked their throughout high school to help pay for my college education and help my immigrant parents make ends meet.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Growing up the child of immigrants who worked at a meat packing facility, many things in my life have been struggles. But its not the struggles that define us, its what we learn along the way. My struggles have taught me that communities are stronger when they work together, that no one deserves to be ignored or dismissed and that with hard work and determination great things are possible.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Local government should be the most responsive and connected intersection of the government and the community. As such, experience is less important than a commitment to community service. In my culture, we are taught to listen to other, collaborate and cooperate when solving difficult problems. I intend to bring this strategy and these cultural values with me to City Hall.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

As a small business owner, I understand the needs of everyday District 1 residents, not just big money lobbyist. I believe that no one deserves to be ignored, and my small business experience has taught me the value of working together as a team to accomplish big things. I know the struggles of making payroll, fighting increasing costs due to inflation and making the best of the economic uncertainty coming from Washington DC. If you have ever felt unheard by City Hall, I hear you, and when elected I will fight for you.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

City Council is the front line for helping people in San Antonio achieve the most they can out of life, our community and our neighborhoods.

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