"Thanks to all of the individuals and organizations that supported my campaign for Travis County Commissioner. Your support was a great source of inspiration and motivation. Rest assured that I will continue to be active in helping to address our community's challenges. "

Primary Elections
Tuesday, March 02, 2010

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Biography

Raul, a native Texan, began his political career with an elected position on the Austin City Council in 2000. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University. In pursuit of continuing his higher education, Raul moved to Austin to earn a Master of Science in Regional Community Planning from The University of Texas at Austin.

Raul served two terms on the Austin City Council (2000-2006). While on the City Council, Raul's priorities included public safety, affordable housing, small business development, and the preservation of Austin's neighborhoods and environment. In May 2008, Raul was elected to a position on the ACC Board of Trustees. Raul currently works as the Grassroots Community Coordinator for the AISD Office of Redesign.

Post City Council Community Involvement

Austin Community College, Board Member

Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA), Co-Founder & Current President

FuturoFund Austin, Founding Member

Electric Utility Commission, Member

Austin Music Memorial Task Force, Member

Awards

Young Men's Business League & Young Women's Alliance 2003 "Austin Under 40 Award"

Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Award for "Best Post-City Council Crusade" on Behalf of Escuelita del Alma (2006)