Fort Bend County
County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Tony Aranda
Republican- On ballot as
- TONY ARANDA
- Current role
- Not found
- Background
- Bachelor's degree in political science, minor in biblical studies, Houston Baptist University
- U.S. Marine Corps, 22 years (from 1996)
- Marine roles: artillery, Marine Security Guard program, rotary-wing aviator
- Church deacon (per candidate)
- Experience
- First run for public office (per candidate)
- Top priorities
- Roads and infrastructure: "Maintenance is top priority"
- "Every dollar spent should be justified"
- "We should focus on economic growth. Not expansion."
- Says "mobility is the number one concern for many Precinct 2 residents, particularly in Sienna"
- "I will push for sound planning, road expansion, and flood mitigation"
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: Campaign site: "Every dollar spent should be justified. I will work with complete transparency, a disciplined budget, and long-term financial planning."
- Growth and infrastructure: Campaign site: "Growth should be deliberate and well planned. I support thoughtful community development that considers infrastructure capacity, long-term costs, and community impact."
- Flooding and drainage: Campaign site: "Flood mitigation requires proactive planning and coordination, like improved drainage, reducing flood risk while working in partnership with local and regional organizations."
- Public safety: Campaign site: "Preparedness saves lives and resources." Commits to "strong coordination among agencies, and responsible investments" in systems for first responders.
Claims and the record- Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
- Endorsements
- Texas Latino Conservatives PAC (listed by campaign)
- Veterans for America First (listed by campaign)
- Former Texas State Representative Rick Miller (listed by campaign)
- Campaign website
- tonyarandacampaign.com
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