Amanda Arizola is from Fort Worth, Texas. She has a master's degree in social work from Texas Woman's University. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, teaching social policy.

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Amanda is a program officer at Asset Funders Network. She also teaches social policy at the University of Texas at Arlington's School of Social Work. She previously co-founded and served as the chief operating officer of COACT, a nonprofit organization that builds capacity in communities.

Amanda is currently an appointee to the Tarrant County Public Health Board. She has served on the board for five years.

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For Candidate Amanda Arizola on Issue economy:  
Believes urban farmers deserve a livable wage for their work in growing food.

Believes urban farmers deserve a livable wage for their work in growing food.

Advocates for results-driven spending to protect tax dollars and ensure clear outcomes for the community.

- Believes urban farmers deserve a livable wage for their work in growing food.
- Advocates for results-driven spending to protect tax dollars and ensure clear outcomes for the community.

Economy

Supports improving county services for the unemployed, seniors, veterans, and families.

Supports expanding access to both health and wellness care.

- Supports improving county services for the unemployed, seniors, veterans, and families.
- Supports expanding access to both health and wellness care.

Public Services

As of January 22, 2026, Amanda Arizola’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Emphasizes the need for increased oversight and accountability for the Tarrant County jail system.

- Emphasizes the need for increased oversight and accountability for the Tarrant County jail system.

Public Safety

Supports Investing in roads, transit, and flood control to support community growth and safety.

- Supports Investing in roads, transit, and flood control to support community growth and safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Gabe Rivas is from Arlington, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is engaged to his fianc e9e, Leah Castillo. Together they have two children, Liam and Amelia. Gabe is a member of First United Methodist Church of Arlington.

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Gabe Rivas is originally from Arlington, Texas. He earned a bachelor of arts in political science and government from the University of Texas at Arlington. Gabe lives with his fiancée in Arlington and they have two children. He is a member of First United Methodist Church of Arlington and volunteers with organizations including Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County and H.O.P.E. Tutoring.

Gabe is the director of community outreach for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 2. He previously founded Rivas Political Management & Consulting, where he provided political strategies, grassroots efforts, and digital media solutions for campaigns and candidates across North Texas. 

Gabe currently works as a senior consultant at Rivas Political Management & Consulting. He previously worked as director of community outreach for Tarrant County and as a legal assistant office manager at Terry Meza & Associates. He has also worked as an enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau and as an election employee for Tarrant County Elections Administration.

Gabe previously served as the Director of Community Outreach for Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons. He has also worked in public service and politics for over 20 years.

Gabe's campaign for Tarrant County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 is his first run for public office.

Supports oversight of county spending and has criticized the impact of recent budget reductions.

Supports re-establishing county-led rent and utility assistance programs and incentivizing affordable housing.

- Supports oversight of county spending and has criticized the impact of recent budget reductions.
- Supports re-establishing county-led rent and utility assistance programs and incentivizing affordable housing.

Supports restoring twice-monthly Commissioners Court meetings, expanding public comment opportunities, and increasing neighborhood access to county officials.

- Supports restoring twice-monthly Commissioners Court meetings, expanding public comment opportunities, and increasing neighborhood access to county officials.

Supports incentivizing affordable housing and addressing service gaps created by rapid growth and redistricting.

- Supports incentivizing affordable housing and addressing service gaps created by rapid growth and redistricting.

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Supports reforming bail, expediting trial dates for pre-trial detainees, placing non-violent offenders in community supervision, and providing psychiatric care for individuals with mental health needs instead of incarceration.

Opposed the expansion of the Sheriff’s partnership with ICE.

Supports increased funding for jail medical oversight, bail reform, and mental health diversion.

- Opposed the expansion of the Sheriff’s partnership with ICE.
- Supports increased funding for jail medical oversight, bail reform, and mental health diversion.

Supports investing wisely in roads, bridges, essential services, and county facilities to improve infrastructure.

Supports investment in roads, bridges, and county facilities, including replacing the Mansfield Sub-Courthouse.

- Supports investment in roads, bridges, and county facilities, including replacing the Mansfield Sub-Courthouse.

As of January 22, 2026, Gabe Rivas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Gabe Rivas is originally from Arlington, Texas. He earned a bachelor of arts in political science and government from the University of Texas at Arlington. Gabe lives with his fiancée in Arlington and they have two children; he is a member of First United Methodist Church of Arlington and volunteers with organizations including Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County and H.O.P.E. Tutoring.

Gabe currently works as a Senior Consultant at Rivas Political Management & Consulting. He previously worked as Director of Community Outreach for Tarrant County and as a Legal Assistant Office Manager at Terry Meza & Associates. He has also worked as an Enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau and as an Election Employee for Tarrant County Elections Administration.

Jared is from South Tarrant County, Texas. He attended local public schools in Fort Worth ISD and Crowley ISD. He has a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from Fort Valley State University. He has a master’s degree in environmental science from Texas Christian University and a doctorate in environmental science and science education from the University of North Texas. He lives with his wife and their children in South Tarrant County.

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Jared Williams has a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology from Fort Valley State University, a master’s degree in environmental science from Texas Christian University, and a doctorate in environmental science and science education from the University of North Texas. He is a husband and father. 

Jared is a vice president of government and external relations. He works at the Tarrant Area Food Bank. He previously worked as a member of the Fort Worth City Council from June 2021 to 2025.

Jared is a vice president of government and external relations at the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

Jared Williams was a member of the Fort Worth City Council representing District 6. He was elected in 2021 and served two terms.

Supports reforming property tax appraisals and expanding access to affordable homes, good wages, and quality childcare for families.

Supports reforming property tax appraisals.

Supports creating good paying local jobs and supporting living wages.

Wants to create "good paying" local jobs.

Wants to cap homestead taxes at purchase prices.

- Supports reforming property tax appraisals.
- Wants to create "good paying" local jobs.
- Supports quality childcare for families.
- Wants to cap homestead taxes at purchase prices.

Prioritizes protecting human dignity in county jails, expanding access to public hospitals, and investing in roads and public transit.

Promises to protect "human dignity" in county jails.

Aims to expand access to public hospitals.

Claims he will expand public comment and community input for county decisions.

- Promises to protect "human dignity" in county jails.
- Aims to expand access to public hospitals.
- Claims he will expand public comment and community input for county decisions.

Believes in expanding access to "affordable homes."

- Believes in expanding access to "affordable homes."

As of January 22, 2026, Jared Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Seeks to invest in roads and public transit.

- Seeks to invest in roads and public transit.

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Supports investing in disaster preparedness and human services.

Supports investing in disaster preparedness and human services.

- Supports investing in disaster preparedness and human services.

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Supports protecting workers and ending poverty.

Advocates for fair elections, protecting voting rights, and centering community voices in decision-making.

Supports investing in safe, reliable roads and public transit.

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

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