Gil Hernandez

Nonpartisan

On ballot as: Gil Hernandez
Current role: Corpus Christi City Council Member, District 5
Background: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Texas Tech University
U.S. Navy veteran; commissioned in 1991 as a surface warfare officer
18 years with the Coca-Cola Company, last as national sales manager for South Texas
Consultant (per candidate)
Experience: Elected December 2018; re-elected three times (fourth term)
Appointed in 2010 to the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority board of directors
Top priorities: Top priorities: "safe and reliable water, reasonable costs, accountable government, responsible growth, supported public safety" (August 2026 news release)
"Continued improvement of public infrastructure (i.e. streets, utilities, and facilities), budget and debt management, affordable alternative water sources"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: Caller-Times questionnaire: names "budget and debt management" among his top three priorities
Growth and infrastructure: Caller-Times questionnaire: "The Inner Harbor is NOT the best location. A site closer to the Gulf like Barney Davis or Harbor Island is a better option."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: In an August 2026 news release quoted by the Caller-Times, listed "supported public safety" among his top priorities
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

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