Corpus Christi City Council At-Large
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Anthem Powers is a journeyman plumber who completed a Plumbers Local 68 apprenticeship. He grew up in Corpus Christi and graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 2011.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Carolyn Vaughn is an at-large member of the Corpus Christi City Council. The council sets city policy and adopts the budget and tax rate.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Nonpartisan
Dan McQueen is a Navy veteran, contractor, and author who served as mayor of Corpus Christi from 2016 to 2017. His professional background includes construction and military service.
Nonpartisan
Jennifer Gracia has worked in public relations, advertising, and home health care and advocates for people with disabilities. She previously served on Corpus Christi's Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
Nonpartisan
Joshua Fraedrick is a Corpus Christi native and lawn-care business owner. His civic priorities include water management, infrastructure repair, conservation, and community engagement.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Mark Scott is an at-large member of the Corpus Christi City Council. The council sets city policy and adopts the budget and tax rate.
Nonpartisan
Merida Nardone Mendoza is a longtime Corpus Christi restaurant owner. She has served as president of the Coastal Bend chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association and supported hospitality training scholarships.
Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for
Nonpartisan
Michael Miller is a construction-company executive who previously served on the Corpus Christi Planning Commission and other local advisory bodies.
Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for
Nonpartisan
Nancy Vera is an educator with about three decades of experience and a doctorate in education. She is president of the Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers and has worked in labor and community advocacy.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for
Nonpartisan
Richard Shelton is a Corpus Christi small-business owner and real-estate investor with more than two decades in sales leadership. His community work includes regular service at a local food and clothing mission.
Nonpartisan
Scott Corliss is a disabled U.S. Navy veteran and founder of A/C&R Services. His public service includes appointment to the Texas Coalition on Crime Prevention and service as a Nueces County civil service commissioner.
Nonpartisan
Zoraida Basaldu is a chemical engineer and community volunteer who has served on the YWCA Corpus Christi board.
Sources: corpuschristitx.gov2