AMANDA CHAVARRIA FOR LAGO VISTA CITY COUNCIL

My Bio

I’m running for Lago Vista City Council because I believe our community deserves thoughtful leadership that puts people first. My focus will be on the things that matter most to our quality of life: maintaining and improving our infrastructure, negotiating a better mass transit agreement,protecting and strengthening our water system, and ensuring that growth in Lago Vista is sustainable, and true to the character of our community. Our recent flooding has proven that our drainage plans are a failure. The developers clear cutting acres upon acres and leaving mulch and debris isn't exactly "firewise". We need these issues addressed, not next year, but now.

I will work to identify and apply for grants that can help fund important city projects without placing additional burdens on taxpayers.I believe in transparency, open communication, and making sure every resident feels heard and valued in the decision-making process.

I moved to Lago Vista from Galveston permanently in 2022.I've been visiting the Hill Country my entire life and am so grateful to now have the opportunity to raise my family here. I'm a life-long Texan, being close to the water has always been a priority for me and Lago Vista has been such a wonderful and welcoming community. I'm so proud to call it home.

My background includes years of community service,from working with the Hurricane Ike Recovery Committee,the Galveston Downtown Partnership, the Galveston Trees Project and Lemonade Day Sponsor (Galveston Chamber of Commerce ). Locally I recently had the opportunity to volunteer for the NorthShore Clean-up as a Zone Lead.I'm a volunteer with Keep Lago Vista Beautiful (KLVB), the Central Texas Water Coalition and also a member of the Lago Vista PTO.

I'm a nurse,a mother,a small business owner, and short-term vacation rental owner( Galveston). I believe that these experiences help me understand the needs of both residents and local businesses. Lago Vista is a special place, and together we can keep it that way. I’m ready to listen, work hard, and make thoughtful choices that protect our future.

My Key Issues