Pablo Frias
Pablo Frias was a nonpartisan candidate for District 3 representative on the Arlington City Council in Texas. Frias was defeated in the general election on May 6, 2017.
Biography
Frias grew up in Arlington, Texas, and attended Sam Houston High School. His professional experience includes working for an aerospace company making aircraft cabinets. He has served as the president of the Stoneridge Homeowners Association.[1]
Elections
2017
The city of Arlington, Texas, held elections for mayor and city council on May 6, 2017. A runoff election was held on June 10, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 17, 2017.[2]
Marvin Sutton and Roxanne Thalman defeated Pablo Frias and Blerim Elmazi in the general election for District 3 on the Arlington City Council.[3]
| Arlington City Council, District 3 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Marvin Sutton |
44.43% | 1,156 |
| Roxanne Thalman |
34.82% | 906 |
| Pablo Frias | 14.95% | 389 |
| Blerim Elmazi | 5.80% | 151 |
| Total Votes | 2,602 | |
| Source: City of Arlington, Texas, "Official May 6, 2017 Election Results," accessed May 19, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2017
Frias' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Transparency
- Excerpt: "There is nothing more important than to know what goes on in the halls of City Hall. Thomas Jefferson once said, 'An informed populace is essential to Liberty.' That is just as true today as it was during our country's founding."
Accountability
- Excerpt: "Public officials, elected and un-elected, have an obligation to explain their decisions and actions to the citizens. Accountability is designed to prevent corruption and ensure that public officials remain answerable and accessible to the people they serve."
City priorities
- Excerpt: "Roads, infrastructure, and emergency personnel the basic functions of government are top priority for our campaign. "
Business
- Excerpt: "I believe in attracting businesses, small or large, by eliminating barriers that make it difficult for them to establish themselves in Arlington. I also believe that by allowing the private sector to assume control over city services the local job market has room to grow thus eliminating government waste. Once a competitive free market takes control the citizenry can potentially expect lower pricing and increased quality."
See also
| Arlington, Texas | Texas | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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