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Mauricio Galante
2024 - Present
2027
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Mauricio Galante is a member of the Arlington City Council in Texas, representing District 1. He assumed office on May 14, 2024. His current term ends in 2027.
Galante ran for election to the Arlington City Council to represent District 1 in Texas. He won in the general election on May 4, 2024.
Galante completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mauricio Galante was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Brazilian Naval Academy in 1993. His career experience includes working as a Navy officer, professional skydiver, golf teacher, and real estate developer.[1]
He has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]
- U.S. Parachute Association
- Golf Range Association of America
- U.S. Golf Teachers Federation
- Arlington Republican Club
- Arlington Senior Men's Club
- Arlington Downtown Rotary Club
- First United Methodist Church in Arlington
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Arlington, Texas (2024)
General election
General election for Arlington City Council District 1
Mauricio Galante defeated Timothy Goss and Jacob Franklin in the general election for Arlington City Council District 1 on May 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mauricio Galante (Nonpartisan)  | 52.0 | 1,403 |
 | Timothy Goss (Nonpartisan) | 40.9 | 1,103 | |
| Jacob Franklin (Nonpartisan) | 7.2 | 194 | ||
| Total votes: 2,700 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: City elections in Arlington, Texas (2022)
General election
General election for Arlington City Council District 1
Incumbent Helen Moise won election in the general election for Arlington City Council District 1 on May 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Helen Moise (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 2,327 |
| Total votes: 2,327 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mauricio Galante (Nonpartisan)
- Timothy Goss (Nonpartisan)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mauricio Galante completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Galante's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- SUPPORT OUR POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS Ensure our Police & Fire are funded and equipped, while providing competitive pay & benefits to keep and attract the most qualified officers to our city.
- GET THE MOST FOR OUR TAX DOLLARS Make sure we spend our Tax Dollars to benefit all residents while keeping taxes low with a transparent and responsible budget.
- SMALL BUSINESS FRIENDLY POLICIES Streamline regulations, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and provide incentives for entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation to support our local economy.
Its role in facilitating citizen participation, ensuring government accountability, and fostering community well-being underscores its significance in the functioning of local democracy.
Budget Approval: Overseeing the city's finances by approving annual budgets, allocating resources to different departments and projects, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Policy Setting: Establishing policies and priorities that guide the city's development, services, and programs. This involves setting goals for infrastructure improvement, economic development, community services, and environmental sustainability.
Community Representation: Serving as the voice of the community by representing constituents' interests and concerns in city government. This includes engaging with residents, attending community events, and advocating for policies that benefit the community as a whole.
His humane, fair and ethical approach while building a business empire from scratch
Municipal Utilities Oversight: Sets rates and policies for utilities like water and electricity.
Taxation Authority: Levies local taxes and fees.
Public Health Regulations: Enacts laws for food safety, sanitation, etc.
Public Records Access: Oversees public records requests for transparency.
Appointment Powers: Appoints officials and members to city boards.
Analytical Skills: Capacity to evaluate complex issues and make informed decisions.
Arlington Board of Realtors
Hon. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross
Hon. Pantego Mayor Pro Tem Mike Duncan
Hon. Council Member Long Pham
Hon. Council Member Nikkie Hunter
David Cook – Texas House Rep.
Matt Krause – Fmr Texas House Rep 2013-2023
Jeff and Karina Cassel – Texas Investment Real State Group
Tom & Tracy Le – Luraco Technologies
Mr. Kemp Louis – President Mount Olive Baptist Church FCU
Mr. Carwong (Sulley) Huseein Suleyman – Owner Southern Recipes Grill
Jim and Peggy Poynter – Poynter Scifres Companies
Willie Rodriguez – Chairman of the Board Arlington Latino Chamber of Commerce
Mirna Martinez – The CEO Diva
Vinay Calyampoondi – Owner Magic Cup at Viridian
Without these principles, democratic governance is undermined, and the risk of corruption, inefficiency, and public disillusionment increases. Therefore, ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations is a top priority for me.
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2022
Mauricio Galante did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arlington City Council District 1 |
Officeholder Arlington City Council District 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Helen Moise |
Arlington City Council District 1 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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