Edward D. Garza

Edward D. Garza


San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees
Incumbent
Assumed office 2009
Constituency	District 7
Mayor of San Antonio, Texas
In office June 1, 2001 – June 7, 2005
Preceded by	Howard W. Peak
Succeeded by	Phil Hardberger
San Antonio City Council
In office 1997–2001
Preceded by	Eliseo Cadena
Constituency	7th District
Personal details
Born	(1969-01-01) January 1, 1969 San Antonio, Texas
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Anna Laura Garza
Residence	San Antonio, Texas
Alma mater	Texas A&M University
Profession	Urban Planner
Religion	Roman Catholic

Edward D. Garza, known as Ed Garza (born 1969), is an American politician and a professional urban planner. From 2001-2005, he served as mayor of San Antonio, Texas. Thirty-two in 2001, he is the youngest person to have been mayor of his city and only the second person of Hispanic descent to hold the office since the election of Henry Cisneros in 1981.

Biography

Early life and education

A native of San Antonio, Garza graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1986. He attended the University of Texas at Austin for two years before transferring to Texas A&M University in College Station, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture in 1992 and a Master of Science in Land Development in 1994.

Career

In 2010, Garza was the president and CEO of the urban development and investment firm Zane Garway. He was previously a principal in the firm AECOM. Garza has also held adjunct professor positions at the University of Texas at San Antonio and St. Mary's University.

Garza's political career includes two terms on the San Antonio City Council, two terms as Mayor of San Antonio, and as of 2009, a trustee of the San Antonio Independent School District.^[1]

Though a Democrat, all of Garza's offices have thus far been nonpartisan. In 2010, Garza endorsed the reelection of Republican Governor Rick Perry in the November 2 general election against the Democratic nominee, Bill White, former mayor of Houston and former state party chairman. In a statement, Garza said that Perry has "upheld his proven track record in bringing Texas to the forefront of the global economy, having helped provide the people of this city and state the jobs and opportunities they need to prosper. His leadership and conservative principles are what cities need to grow economically and remain competitive in today’s market. These values are to be emulated as they foster an environment that welcomes jobs and success. I cannot think of a better governor for Texas, and it brings me great joy to endorse Governor Perry in this year’s general election."^[2]

Perry replied that Garza "has made a remarkable and lasting impact on the city of San Antonio. His vision of improving and expanding education and economic development has allowed San Antonio to flourish. Partnering with the state, Mayor Garza was instrumental in helping bring Toyota's manufacturing facility to the city's south side, an addition of more than five thousand high paying jobs."^[2]

Articles about Garza have appeared in several publications, including Texas Monthly, Hispanic Business Magazine, and Urban Land Magazine.^[2]

Marriage and children

Edward and Anna Laura Garza married in 2001.

Awards and Recognitions

2004: Distinguished Alumni Award, College of Architecture at Texas A&M University^[3]
2011: Named to Advisory Board of academic coaching program iCue Network^[4]

References

↑ De La Rosa, Michelle (2009-05-10). "San Antonio ISD: Once mayor, Garza is now a trustee". San Antonio Express-News.
1 2 3 "Former San Antonio Mayor Ed Garza Backs Perry Reelection". texasinsider.org. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
↑ "Excellence awarded; 10 former students honored as College of Architecture's 2004 Outstanding Alumni". College of Architecture Newsletter (Texas A&M University). Spring 2005.
↑ "Academic Coaching Site Adds Former San Antonio Mayor to Advisory Board". iCue Network. Retrieved 19 December 2011.

Mayors of San Antonio, Texas

Spanish Texas (1731-1821)	Juan Leal Goraz Antonio de los Santos Manuel de Niz Juan Leal Goraz (2nd time) Antonio de los Santos (2nd time) Juan Curbelo Ignacio Lorenzo de Armas Juan Curbelo (2nd time) Juan Delgado Antonio Rodríguez Medero Patricio Rodríguez Antonio Sosa Antonio López Aguado y Villafuente Juan José Montes de Oca José Curbelo Mateo Pérez Juan José Padrón José Leal Juan José Padrón (2nd time) José Curbelo (2nd time) Luis Antonio Menchaca Manuel Delgado Antonio López Aguado y Villafuente (2nd time) José Curbelo (3rd time) Juan José Flores Martín Lorenzo de Armas Antonio López Aguado y Villafuente (3rd time) Juan José Flores (2nd time) Luis Antonio Menchada (2nd time) Ignacio Lorenzo de Armas (2nd time) Francisco Delgado Bernabé de Carbajal Domingo Delgado Miguel Gortari Jacinto Delgado Francisco Flores de Abrego Simón de Arocha José Félix Menchaca Domingo Delgado (2nd time) Joaquín Menchaca Amador Delgado Vicente Álvarez Travieso Manuel Delgado (2nd time) José Félix Menchaca (2nd time) Francisco Flores de Abrego (2nd time) Toribio de la Fuente Fernández Francisco Flores de Abrego (3rd time) Juan José de la Santa Manuel Delgado (3rd time) Francisco Javier Rodríguez Salvador Rodríguez Juan José de la Santa (2nd time) Simón de Arocha (2nd time) José Félix Menchaca (3rd time) Ignacio Calvillo Francisco de Arocha Vicente Ferrer Enriquez de Amador Manuel de Arocha Ramón de las Fuentes José Félix Menchaca (4th time) Salvador Rodríguez (2nd time) José Roberto Núñez Manuel de Arocha (2nd time) Juan José de la Garza Manuel Delgado (4th time) Manuel María Barrera José Antonio Saucedo José Félix Menchaca (5th time) Tomás de Arocha Ignacio Pérez José Antonio Saucedo (2nd time) Ángel Navarro Ignacio Pérez Manuel María Barrera (2nd time) Manuel Delgado (5th time) Gaspar Flores de Abrego Francisco Travieso Clemente Delgado José Antonio de la Garza José Antonio Saucedo (3rd time) José María Zambrano Domingo Bustillos Francisco Flores Juan María Zambrano (2nd time) Francisco Montes de Oca Francisco Flores (2nd time) Erasmo Seguín (from July 25)

Mexican Texas (1821-1836)	José Ángel Navarro José María Salinas Manuel Yturri Castillo Gaspar Flores de Abrego (2nd time) Juan Martín de Veramendi Juan José Zambrano José María Salinas (2nd time) Juan Martín de Veramendi (2nd time) Gaspar Flores de Abrego (3rd time) Jose Miguel de Arciniega José María Salinas (3rd time) José Antonio de la Garza (2nd time) José Miguel de Arciniega (2nd time) Juan Seguín José Ángel Navarro (2nd time) Francisco Antonio Ruiz José María Salinas (4th time)

Republic of Texas (1836-1844)	John W. Smith William H. Daingerfield Antonio Menchaca (Pro Tem) Samuel Maverick John W. Smith (2nd) Juan Seguín (2nd) Francis Guilbeau (Pro Tem) John W. Smith (3rd)

U.S. State of Texas (1844-present)	Edward Dwyer Bryan Callaghan, Sr. Charles F. King S. S. Smith Charles F. King (2nd) S. S. Smith (2nd) J. M. Devine J. S. McDonald Charles F. King (3rd) J. M. Devine (2nd) John M. Carolan James R. Sweet J. M. Devine (3rd) J. H. Beck (Pro Tem) A. A. Lockwood James R. Sweet (2nd) Samuel Maverick (2nd) P.L. Buquor J. H. Lyons O. Cleveland J. H. Lyons (2nd) Wilhelm Carl August Thielepape S. G. Newton Francois P. Giraud James H. French Bryan Callaghan, Jr. A. I. Lockwood (Pro Tem) George Paschal Henry Elmendorf (Pro Tem) Henry Elmendorf Bryan Callaghan, Jr. (2nd) Marshall Hicks Frederick Terrell (Pro Tem) John P. Campbell Bryan Callaghan, Jr. (3rd) William L. Richter (Pro Tem) A. H. Jones Albert Steves (Pro Tem) Clinton G. Brown Sam C. Bell O. B. Black John W. Tobin Phil Wright (Pro Tem) C. M. Chambers C. K. Quin (Pro Tem) C. K. Quin Maury Maverick C. K. Quin (2nd) Gus B. Mauerman Alfred Callaghan A. C. (Jack) White Sam Bell Steves A. C. (Jack) White (2nd) R. L. Lester R. N. White, Sr. J. Edwin Kuykendall Walter W. McAllister John Gatti Charles L. Becker Lila Cockrell Henry Cisneros Lila Cockrell (2nd) Nelson Wolff William E. "Bill" Thornton Howard W. Peak Edward D. Garza Phil Hardberger Julian Castro Ivy Taylor

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