I have watched Helotes grow, both as a resident and as an elected leader.

Growth brings challenges, but it also brings opportunities—to strengthen our local economy, support small businesses, invest responsibly in our community and plan thoughtfully for the future.

I believe Helotes does not have to choose between preserving what makes our community special and moving forward.

We can do both.

The Helotes I grew up in will always be part of who I am. My goal is to help ensure that the Helotes we build for the future remains a place where people are proud to live, work, raise families and call home.

Helotes is worth listening to.

Helotes is worth protecting.

And Helotes is worth working for.