Jorge Barrera Announces his Candidacy for the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees Place No. 1
Issues to address
It is very important to remember that this is not about politics or political moves but the educational wellbeing of our children
-Hire qualified teachers and administrators and retain quality teachers and administrators.
-Provide help, tools and support needed to our teachers and administrators.
-Get parents to be more involved in our children’s education and to prepare our children for the challenges of college life.
-Help find solutions and help with the current issues that affect our kids like bullying, abuse, and disabilities.
-Plan and solve current problems with needed equipment, tools, buildings and other needed materials but have the vision to plan for the next 15-20 years as well.
Jorge Barrera Jr.
Married to Sylvia L. Barrera
Sons: Jorge Barrera III and Gael Barrera Daughter: Damaris Barrera
Graduated from Texas A&M University with an electrical engineering degree
Started working for Eagle Pass Water Works System as a process engineer in 2006
In three months became the operations manager for EPWWS
Became General Manager of EPWWS in 2011.
Involvement
Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group (Region M), Board Member: one of 16 local bodies established under Senate Bill 1 to coordinate long-range water supply planning by bringing together stakeholders representing a variety of interests. The Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Area includes Maverick, Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron counties.
Rio Grande Watermaster Advisory Committee, Member: Created by the 75th Texas Legislature to make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding activities of benefit to the water right holders in the administration and distribution of water including review of the annual budget for the watermaster program.
Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce, Board Member: serves as the liaison between business and community, with a little economic development thrown in. We are a clearing house of economic and community information as well as the go-to source for Eagle Pass facts.
Southwest Texas Junior College Engineering Advisory Committee, Member: Provide local input, become role models to students interested in engineering programs, provide access to mentoring to interested engineering students.
What do I bring to the table?
I have a vested interest for running- I have three young children ranging from 2 years old to 8 years old. I want the best for them during their time in the Eagle Pass ISD. The best teachers and best education to prepare them for when they go to a university or college.
I truly care about education- I want as many kids as possible to continue their education after high school. I obtained my Electrical Engineering degree from Texas A&M University and I know how hard it was to be on my own and to not be prepared when I saw many other kids more prepared than I was and that should not be happening to our children as they start going to college. We need to prepare them and help them achieve their goals.
Experience with projects- I have worked for EPWWS for about 10 years and have had experience with millions of dollars worth of construction projects that include water line and sewer line installations, water plant and sewer plant constructions, elevated tanks construction, buildings and purchasing of equipment. We are currently working on several projects where we are rehabbing and looking into 10-20 years ahead and not just now. This is important because we have to think outside the box and plan things out for now as well as for future needs.
Experience managing people- I believe that employees who have the tools and support needed work better and provide more quality work. Our teachers need preparation and more support from administration better and sufficient material and to know we have their backs. Our children need to know that we have their best interest in mind and are willing to do the best possible to teach them and prepare them for the future.
