Monica is a native of Austin. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Edward’s University and a master's degree in human sciences from Our Lady of the Lake.

Monica works as an organizer and policy director. 

This is Monica A. Guzmán's first time running for public office.

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Supports park programming for all ages and families.

Supports investing in social services, public health, park programming, early childhood programs, and libraries.

Supports investing in social services, public health, early childhood programs, and libraries.

- Supports park programming for all ages and families.
- Supports investing in social services, public health, early childhood programs, and libraries.

Public Services

As of September 9, 2024, Monica A. Guzman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Supports addressing climate change and enhancing disaster preparedness.

Supports disaster preparedness and response, resilience hubs, community response teams, and flood mitigation.

- Supports addressing climate change and enhancing disaster preparedness.
- Supports disaster preparedness and response, resilience hubs, community response teams, and flood mitigation.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports anti-gentrification measures, equitable land use, tenant protection, and homeowner’s rights.

Supports anti-gentrification measures, equitable land use, and tenant protection.

- Supports homeowner's right to protest.
- Supports anti-gentrification measures, equitable land use, and tenant protection.

Housing & Urban Development

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Monica A. Guzman

Monica A. Guzmán is a native of Austin and graduated from St. Edward’s University with a bachelors in political science and from Our Lady of the Lake with an masters in human sciences. 

Monica A. Guzmán works as an organizer and policy director. 

Monica A. Guzmán served as the chair of the Restore Rundberg Revitalization team and was a member of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force.

Supports policies that reflect the needs and opinions of local residents.

Supports addressing issues in underserved communities, including public services, through community organizing and policy direction.

Believes in prioritizing community well-being, equitable resource access, and sustainable development through collaboration.

Served on the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and the Caritas of Austin Board of Directors.

Refused to comply with contribution and spending limits set by Austin's Fair Campaign Ordinance.

Supports underserved communities in District 4 and Austin’s Eastern Crescent through initiatives like the GAVA (GO!

Believes in not adhering to the contribution and expenditure limits set by the Austin Fair Campaign Ordinance.

Opposes the contribution and expenditure limits set by the Austin Fair Campaign Ordinance.

Supports providing public services in Spanish.

- Supports park programming for all ages and families.
- Supports the GAVA initiative.
- Opposes the contribution and expenditure limits set by the Austin Fair Campaign Ordinance.
- Supports providing public services in Spanish.

Supports disaster preparedness and response.

The candidate's website does not provide information on public safety.

Believes in enhancing public safety through community engagement and collaboration.

Believes in enhancing public safety through community engagement, effective policing, and comprehensive crime prevention strategies.

Supports the use of Community Health Paramedics and the Austin Fire Department in Emergency Medical Services.

As a leader of the GAVA (GO! Austin) Policy Team, she helps develop policies that enhance public safety and quality of life in Austin.

Supports enhancing public safety measures.

In 2010, marched for workers' rights and attended rallies for undocumented immigrants.

Believes public safety is a top priority.

Promises to advocate for increased police funding, improved training, and better community relations.

- Supports homeowner's right to protest.
- Believes public safety is a top priority.
- Promises to advocate for increased police funding, improved training, and better community relations.

Apoya la resiliencia climática y la preparación para desastres.

Supports enhancing climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

- Supports enhancing climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
- Supports addressing climate change and enhancing disaster preparedness.

Supports improving transportation infrastructure.

Supports the development of resilience hubs and neighborhood centers.

- Supports the development of resilience hubs and neighborhood centers.

Supports enhancing economic opportunities.

Ayudó a crear la Herramienta de Evaluación de Equidad.

Believes in prioritizing community well-being, equitable resource access, and sustainable development.

As president of the Restore Rundberg Revitalization Team, Monica led efforts to improve housing and urban development in the area.

As part of the City’s Equity Action Team, helped create the Equity Assessment Tool to evaluate the impact of housing policies on different communities.

Supports affordable housing initiatives and urban development policies that enhance community living standards.

Supports affordable housing initiatives and urban development policies that promote community growth and sustainability.

Believes in the power of collaboration to improve housing and urban development.

Supports rights for undocumented immigrants.

- Supports rights for undocumented immigrants.

Monica A. Guzmán is a native of Austin and graduated from St. Edward’s University with a BA in Political Science and from Our Lady of the Lake with an MA in Human Sciences. None.

Monica A. Guzmán works as an organizer and policy director, supporting underserved communities in Austin's Eastern Crescent. She has previously served as the chair of the Restore Rundberg Revitalization team and was a member of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and the Caritas of Austin Board of Directors.

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- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
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