Celia Israel

As a young person with the opportunity to become the first in her family to go to college, Celia Israel was drawn to the intellectual capital of Texas the Austin-Round Rock corridor that values education, innovation and sees diversity as a strength, not as something to fear. She saw the beauty in a community that judged people not by what they look... ed like, or where they came from, but by what they had to offer. In her over thirty years in Austin, Celia served in the Ann Richards administration, tasked with recruiting the best and brightest to public service. She started her own business, Mission Resources, consulting in community affairs and real estate. She led on the Board of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to increase education and civic engagement in public policy. She has tackled issues from public transportation to school safety. In the community, she has worked to empower young girls as a Board member of GENaustin, as well as a past board member of YWCA. And thats just skimming the surface of Celias long record of service to our community. It doesnt matter if youre an Austin native, or if you got here as soon as you could, Celia reminds us that the American Dream belongs to all of us, and in Central Texas, we all do our part to keep that promise alive. But just down the street in the State Capitol, a small, but powerful group would rather be judged not for what they can do for others, but for what they could do to others. Pushing an extreme, ideological agenda, theyre underfunding public education, undermining science and under-serving Texans. Celia Israel, along with her partner of 18 years, Celinda Garza, are long time residents of District 50, home to high-tech giants, innovators and entrepreneurs, academics, health care leaders and more. Families here are looking for good schools, safe neighborhoods, and a chance to offer their talents and make a difference. As a Democratic candidate for State Representative, Celia Israel is fighting to ensure our voices are heard. With political ...Read More