PAT AHUMADA EXPLAINS HIS DECISION TO RE-ENTER THE DISTRICT 2 CITY COMMISSION RACE

Pat Ahumada and Family

This is not easy for me, but I ask for your understanding as to why I tentatively announced to run for
Brownsville City Commission District 2 and then withdrew from consideration.

Family comes first and it is not easy to reach a consensus to continue in a noble effort to serve in today’s political environment.

Too much compadrismo/corruption, personal agendas and hostility in public service arena is now the norm, which discourages good people from seeking office. 

For me, public service is giving of oneself and it is not suppose to be self serving, which is why many encouraged me to formally announce my
candidacy for District-2 Commissioner.

My supporters know that I will never sell out our city. I have always put Brownsville first and never benefited as a public servant. I still live in the same house for 38 years, drive a 17 year old truck and am just like any ordinary Brownsvillian’ who wants our city to be number one in the LRGV and to create jobs, ensure our public safety and meet infrastructure needs.

It is not easy to stand up for what is right when some will attack you without offering solutions or try to create a perception that is not true, but together we can stay focus to restore what is most needed today on the city commission, which is accessibility, transparency, ethics, and accountability.

You and I can do this by putting the city’s best interest first above oneself. In my opinion special interest controls our city today and there is no voice from District-2, which has cost Brownsville millions of dollars and has created a perception of self service, negativity and a culture of compadismo.

I am human and have made mistakes, but never to hurt our city. I cannot sit idly by to continue on the
same path that stifles job opportunities and growth. The city is worse off since I left eight years ago and if you give me the opportunity, I am willing to commit my time to be your voice and provide a vision to build a better and competitive Brownsville in the LRGV.

We cannot and should not accept mediocrity which prompts me to file my candidacy petition today to be on the May 4th ballot for District-2.
Be strong, be brave and stand with me to make Brownsville the agenda. I ask you not go along to get along by giving your vote and support that has led to lowering our expectations and standards for good governance, but to make your vote count for on an ideology for good government. 

I have always been accessible and have the experience no one else has that is running for District-2.

My assurance is that I stand for what is right for Brownsville with the assurance that no friend, relative or special interest has ever controlled me and never will, because I care and love Brownsville. I am asking you, to do the same and make your vote count for Pat Ahumada for Brownsville District-2 Commissioner.

My pledge is to work with our mayor and commission, no matter who you elect. I believe you want transparency, accountability and change for the better, which is why I am running in this May 4th election.

I want to hear what issues are important to you, so please join us 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 27th, at La Hacienda Restaurant, 2200 Boca Chica Blvd Suite 124 for our campaign kickoff, which is located at the Country Casuals/Corner Plaza with plenty of parking.

La Hacienda is in District-2 where all my special events will be held in support of those businesses I will represent as District-2 Commissioner with your vote. Accessibility and experience, counts, thank you.

Pat Ahumada