David Pena

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: David Pena
Current role: Owner, Fleet Feet, Bay Area Bicycles and Archery Outfitters International (per campaign)
Background: Born and raised in Corpus Christi (per campaign)
Moody High graduate (per campaign)
Over 15 years working in local refineries (per campaign)
Former emergency response technician, Valero Refinery (per campaign)
Experience: Member, Crime Control Board (per campaign)
President, Safari Club International Texas Brush Country Chapter (per campaign)
President, Delta Waterfowl Laguna Madre Chapter (per campaign)
President, Tejas Bowmen Archery Club (per campaign)
Ran for District 5 council seat (2024); lost to incumbent Gil Hernandez, 53.8% to 46.2%
Top priorities: "I support moving forward with the Inner Harbor desalination project while continuing to pursue additional water sources."
"we need to prioritize residential streets, utilities, and the infrastructure residents rely on everyday"
"I will scrutinize spending, prioritize essential services, and work to protect the City's financial standing."
"I support providing our police officers, firefighters and first responders with the staffing, equipment and resources they need"
"I want Corpus Christi to be a city where entrepreneurs can invest and grow without unnecessary red tape."
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: "I will scrutinize spending, prioritize essential services, and work to protect the City's financial standing."
Growth and infrastructure: Caller-Times questionnaire: "I support moving forward with the Inner Harbor desalination project while continuing to pursue other viable water sources."
Flooding and drainage: Caller-Times questionnaire: "We need to improve our streets, drainage, parks, and other essential services while making sure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly."
Public safety: "I support providing our police officers, firefighters and first responders with the staffing, equipment and resources they need"
Endorsements: Coastal Bend Coalition
Campaign website: davidpena5.com

David Pena

Council Member, District 5

David Pena