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Gabe Rivas
Candidate for County Commissioner Tarrant
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Biography
Gabe Rivas is a lifelong resident of Tarrant County Precinct 2, a product of Arlington schools and UTA, who has dedicated 20 years to community advocacy. He previously served as Director of Community Outreach for Tarrant County Precinct 2, gaining firsthand experience in county operations. Rivas is running as a Democrat for Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 2.
Top Priorities
- Lead with proven institutional knowledge, bridging the gap between county government and families, and ensuring reliable and accessible local government infrastructure.
- Treat public health with urgency, expanding neighborhood-based clinics and mobile health units, and professionalizing medical oversight in the county jail.
- Restore transparency and accessibility in county government by advocating for twice-monthly Commissioners Court meetings, evening sessions, and regular neighborhood office hours.