County Commissioner, Precinct 2 - Texas Ballot Compare

David Sherwood Hill

Republican

On ballot as: David Sherwood Hill
Current role: Business owner
Background: Grew up in Precinct 2; attended Holmes High School (per candidate)
Began undergraduate education at the U.S. Air Force Academy (per candidate)
B.S. in civil engineering, Texas A&M University; played Division 1 football there (per candidate)
Harvard Business School's AMP, completed (per candidate)
Master's and doctorate in organizational leadership, Our Lady of the Lake University (per candidate)
Air Force veteran (per San Antonio Report)
Experience: Owner, artificial intelligence company (per San Antonio Report)
Entrepreneur and founder of multiple ventures (per candidate)
Adviser to executives on leadership and operations (per candidate)
Top priorities: "public safety, efficient government, and results that improve daily life for families and small businesses in Bexar County"
"I will support strong law enforcement and common-sense public safety policies"
"I will fight for responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars"
"I will push practical infrastructure and service improvements that move the county into the 21st century"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "I will fight for responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars"
Growth and infrastructure: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire, calls for "better roads, smarter processes, faster response, and modern technology that reduces waste and improves service delivery"
Flooding and drainage: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire, says flood safety should "protect lives first, then protect property, and do both with measurable results"
Public safety: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "I will support strong law enforcement and common-sense public safety policies"
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found

Justin Rodriguez

Democratic Incumbent

On ballot as: Justin Rodriguez
Current role: Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Background: Bachelor's degree, University of the Incarnate Word
Law degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Attorney
Lifelong San Antonian; lives in the Oak Park neighborhood
Experience: County commissioner: appointed 2019, elected 2020
Texas House of Representatives, District 125 (elected 2012)
Served on the House Appropriations Committee
San Antonio City Council, District 7 (2007–2011; two terms)
San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees (elected 2004)
Juvenile prosecutor, Bexar County District Attorney's Office (start of career)
Top priorities: Wants people "to feel confident that our elections are secure, transparent, and convenient"
"I'm also focused on mental and physical health care."
"Public safety is another core focus, and it is bigger than law enforcement alone."
"Safe roads, drainage, and flood control matter because they protect lives."
Says the county can "help open doors through workforce partnerships and practical investments"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "the court should use multi-year planning and a disciplined capital plan so we are not carrying projects that are unlikely to be completed"
Growth and infrastructure: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire, says the county has "a responsibility to keep investing in roads, drainage, public safety, and services countywide, including our more rural communities"
Flooding and drainage: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "we have to keep treating flood safety as a core public-safety responsibility"
Public safety: In a San Antonio Report questionnaire: "Public safety is another core focus, and it is bigger than law enforcement alone."
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: Not found