Rojo Meixueiro
Rojo Meixueiro is running for election to the Arlington City Council to represent District 4 in Texas. Meixueiro is on the ballot in the general election on May 2, 2026.[source]
Meixueiro completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Arlington, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on May 2, 2026.
General election for Arlington City Council District 4
Rojo Meixueiro (Nonpartisan), Lisa Ventura (Nonpartisan), and Tom Ware (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Arlington City Council District 4 on May 2, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Rojo Meixueiro completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Meixueiro's responses.
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My background is rooted in real work and real organizing. I currently serve as Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Indigenous Caucus, and I’ve coordinated environmental and civic engagement efforts with organizations like GreenLatinos, Greenpeace USA, NextGen America, JOLT, and TOP. Through that work, I’ve learned how to turn community concerns into concrete policy action. My education at the University of Texas at Arlington has also prepared me with a strong foundation in environmental science and public policy.
I’m running to make Arlington more affordable, more accountable, and more transparent. That means stronger renter protections, housing stability, and responsible budgeting that prioritizes streets, drainage, public safety, and neighborhood services. It means pushing for air monitoring and environmental safeguards that protect our families. It means embracing innovation, including AI, only when it improves services without sacrificing workers or privacy.
I’m not running to “be somebody.” I’m running to do something.- Affordability: Arlington needs to protect renters from unfair fees and unsafe conditions, and protect homeowners from skyrocketing costs and appraisal shocks. I’m focused on housing stability because the true American Dream City is one without displacement. In City Council, I will push for stronger renter protections through code enforcement, proactive inspections, and “fix-it” timelines for hazardous conditions. Clear limits and transparency around junk fees and repeat “processing” fees where the city has leverage are also incredibly important. As well as that, I will push for targeted home repair, weatherization support, and property-tax relief strategies that don’t just snowball costs down the road.
- Public health and Environmental Accountability: Arlington residents have been raising public-health concerns while the city approved new gas well permits in 2024, and council members have acknowledged state constraints like HB 40. Even within those limits, Arlington can do more to protect people. As your council member, I will push for city-supported air monitoring and transparent reporting, especially near sensitive sites like homes, schools, and parks. Stronger emergency preparedness and neighborhood-level health protections are also incredibly important.
- Responsible Budgeting: Arlington has faced a major budget squeeze tied to appraisal changes, increasing protests/lawsuits, and other revenue pressures. Leaders have discussed gaps in the $20M–$25M range for Fiscal Year 2026 planning. I will push for plain-language dashboards and navigable user interfaces, earlier community input, and clear tradeoffs in City Council. I will commit to hosting a quarterly community-led forum that will rotate across District 4. I will prioritize core services that residents feel, such as streets, drainage, code enforcement, and neighborhood safety. I will advocate for fair appraisal policy impacts on cities and for stable revenue planning.
Sustainable Economic Development
Walkability and Access to Green Spaces
Efficiency and Access in Language
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Campaign website
Meixueiro's campaign website stated the following:
ISSUES
AFFORDABILITY AND HOUSING STABILITY
Rojo is committed to lowering the cost of living in District 4 by protecting renters from unfair fees and unsafe conditions while defending homeowners from rising costs and unfair appraisals. Housing should be stable, safe, and affordable so families can stay rooted in the communities they call home.
PUBLIC HEALTH, CLEAN WATER, AND FOOD SECURITY
Rojo will fight to protect District 4’s water supply from contamination and put public health over private profit. That means supporting clean air, safe housing, emergency preparedness, and local efforts that expand access to fresh, affordable food, especially in District 4 neighborhoods that have been historically left behind.
DIGNITY, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND SAFETY
Every District 4 resident deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect. Rojo will protect civil rights, expand access to city services, and ensure that growth in Arlington benefits everyone, no matter who they are or where they live.
SMART GROWTH, MOBILITY, AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF TAX DOLLARS
Rojo will push for smart transportation planning that cuts congestion, improves traffic flow, and creates safer streets through walkability, public transit, responsible development, and more jobs in District 4. At the same time, Rojo will demand transparency, accountability, and responsible budgeting so every tax dollar delivers real value back to working families.
— Rojo Meixueiro's campaign website (March 5, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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