Name: Michael Garcia

Office Sought: Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees

What is your age? 44

What is your educational background? Please list any degrees or certificates earned and any institutions attended.

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

What is your occupation?

Operations Solutions Manager

Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.

N/A

Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?

N/A

If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.

Advocatefor806@gmail.com; pending others

Why did you decide to run for this office in 2025?

My desire to become involved in the community. Also, education has also been incredibly important to me.

If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?

Advocate for the students, employees and the community. Help manage and maintain a fiscally responsible budget. Educate the community on different topics and priorities the board handles to offer transparency and understanding on how the board functions.

What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?

What is your position on the issue of taxpayer-funded lobbying? Please explain.

It is my belief that when money gets involved, individuals have a higher probability of being swayed or "bought" when making decisions.

Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?

I have a passion for education and a problem solver. When offering solutions, I take and will take a holistic approach, so that it lessens the likelihood of negative impact on those that are involved with our decision making.