By Karen Gleason
The 830 Times
Mario Bosquez is seeking election to the District I seat on the Del Rio City Council.
Bosquez was born in Del Rio, but studied abroad.
Bosquez has been involved in business in both the U.S. and Mexico and worked in federal law enforcement for many years. He is currently employed as an executive protection agent at the U.S. District Courthouse in Del Rio
“I live in Del Rio. I’m going to die here in Del Rio. My family lives here in Del Rio. I’m bringing my credentials to the table, and I know I could do something for the city. I fought very hard to help bring in the airline when I was one of the commissioners for the airport, and I never give up,” Bosquez said.
“I’m doing this for my city, my town, where I live, for my family, for my kids,”
Bosquez said he believes the city and the county must develop a closer working relationship.
“That will make a better, stronger community. It’s important we work together hand-in-hand,” Bosquez said.
Asked why Del Rioans should vote for him, he said, “I’m doing it for the city. I don’t believe in raising taxes. I believe in serving the people. I want to be involved. We need to grow Del Rio,” Bosquez said.
Bosquez said he wants to concentrate on economic development, business development and retention and job creation.
He said he believes the city should capitalize on its large population of federal law enforcement officers, as well as the proximity to Lake Amistad, as a draw for prospective businesses.
“You also have to help companies who want to come here. If you don’t help them, they won’t come here, softer taxes for the first five years, something. There’s a lot that the city can do,” he said.
Bosquez said the city should work to promote Lake Amistad.
“We have the lake, and we used to have all those fishing tournaments, but the city didn’t want to pay, but those are the kinds of things that bring jobs,” he said.
Bosquez also pledged to work closely with city officials “to make it easier for local businesses to open up, operate and be able to compete against national chains.”
“We need to ease regulations or help them be compliant through training workshops,” he said.
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