VOTE ESCO CHAVEZ FOR MAYOR Esco Chavez is a life-long resident of Gallup, NM, leaving only for a few short years to pursue a college education. He is the son of Virgie and Tim Chavez. He is the brother of Freddie, Charlie, Marty Chavez and Anna Mendoza. Esco is also the brother of the late Louie Chavez. He is married to Anna Chavez. They have five children. Esco was born and raised in Gallup on the north side of town near the Old Ceremonial grounds. He attended Sunnyside Elementary, Gallup Jr. High and graduated from Gallup High in 1976. Esco received a B.A. in Education from NMSU in Las Cruces. As a youth, Esco was involved in Little League, Junior and High School football, basketball, track, wrestling, and baseball. Teachers and Sports were such an important and positive influence on his life that in turn he became a Teacher and coached youth soccer, baseball, football, and basketball to try to “give back“ to the community that been so good to him. Upon graduation from NMSU, Esco, returned to his hometown of Gallup and taught Industrial Arts and Physical Education at Gallup Mid-School. After teaching for ten years Esco began working for the City of Gallup in the Parks and Recreation Department. He remained a valuable Gallup employee in that capacity for fifteen years before retiring from the Director of Recreation position in 2008. Esco is now back teaching at Gallup Mid-School. During his tenure with the City of Gallup, Esco was a driving force in the following projects that have positively impacted the “Quality of Life” in Gallup:
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Artificial Turf on Ford Canyon Fields Gallup Aquatic Center New Playground equipment in various City Parks around the City of Gallup Re-surfacing City Tennis Courts Remodeling of Harold Runnels Swimming Complex Remodeling of the Neighborhood and Ford Canyon Senior Centers Organizing and managed “Summer Programs” Skate Park Supported GYBL, Adult Basketball, Soccer, Football Leagues Involvement in numerous Sporting, Recreation, and Community Events(Relay for Life, Triathlon, etc)
Plan /Do for Gallup
• Improve “Quality of Life” to attract professional people such as Doctors, Nurses, Teachers and new Businesses to Gallup. Build a Healthy Gallup, for a Healthier Future! • Beautify the City - Clean Gallup , rid city of potholes, graffiti and weeds • Support Library (combine adult/children’s library /Rex/Red Rock Museum) NO NEW TAX • Create Dog Park(s) • New Skate Park • Building for the Boys & Girls Club of Gallup, A Positive Place for Kids! • Clean-up the roads with(more) street sweepers • Landscape I-40 Interchanges • Work with Faith-based organizations to address homelessness issues in Gallup. • Park Rangers to promote safety and protection of City parks • Support and increase the recycling effort in the community. • Promote greater accessibility of Local Government Officials (meetings and phone numbers) • Maintain, update infrastructure and buildings with renewable sources (solar, photovoltaic’s) • Tend to the Senior Citizen Programs, they need to be treated with respect and dignity • Support Recreation & Parks Department - “Our Work is Your Play”(JV) • Save Harold Runnels Pool, The Fitness Center and Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation center from closing down • Bring High School State Cross Country Meet back to Gallup(work with schools) • Continue to expand and improve Ford Canyon Park ( add tennis/basketball courts/ picnic areas) • Improve Soccer Complex and Sports Complex with artificial turf.
“Gallup has been good to me through the years. I would like to continue to “give back” to Gallup which has been such an integral and important part of my life. My focus will be to improve the “Quality of Life in Gallup.” I will be an advocate for the Youth and will treat the Elderly with respect and dignity. I believe I can help make a positive difference in our great city and I’m proud to call Gallup my home“
LET’S GO WITH ESCO!
paid for by Esco Chavez for Mayor
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