Billy Lerma

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Billy Lerma
Current role: Retired (per city's candidate list); Postal Service retiree (per campaign)
Background: Tuloso-Midway graduate (per campaign)
U.S. Marine Corps veteran (per campaign)
Corpus Christi native (per campaign)
Married for 43 years (per campaign)
Experience: District 1 runoff, December 14, 2024: 1,916-1,916 tie that stood after two recounts; Everett Roy kept the seat in a drawing
Ran for District 1 (December 13, 2022 runoff); lost to Everett Roy
Former Corpus Christi City Council member, District 1 (took office January 12, 2021)
Tuloso-Midway School Board, more than 25 years (per campaign)
Top priorities: "Water Security": "Supporting Barney Davis desalination, especially the AXE H2O proposal" and "opposing Inner Harbor as the lead project"
"Streets, Drainage & Infrastructure": "Prioritizing the basic infrastructure residents rely on every day"
"Responsive City Services": "Improving communication, follow through, and transparency"
"Responsible Growth": "Encouraging growth that creates opportunity while protecting neighborhoods, residents, and taxpayers"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: Caller-Times questionnaire: "Prioritize residents' needs over wants, ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars, and improve transparency and accountability in city government."
Growth and infrastructure: Caller-Times questionnaire: "I do not support the Inner Harbor desalination plant." He says the city "should pursue alternative locations, including Harbor Island or Barney Davis."
Flooding and drainage: Caller-Times questionnaire: "Improve residential streets, address drainage and flooding concerns, and prioritize essential infrastructure improvements throughout District 1."
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: billylerma.com

Billy Lerma

Council Member, District 1

Billy Lerma