"Off to the Races" Join us for a fundraiser to benefit State Rep. Joe Farias.
Thursday, September 18th from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Retama Park
1 Retama Parkway
Selma, TX 78154
For more information, please contact Cliff Walker at (210) 923-1100 or email cliff@joefarias.com.
Fax: (210) 923-1103
"3rd Annual Joe Farias Golf Classic" Please join us on the course for a day of fun and friendship!
Friday, October 3rd 2008
At the Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center
12900 Mount Olympus
Universal City, TX 78148
For sponsorship details or to RSVP, please contact Alexis Reza at 210-923-1100 or by
email at alexis@joefarias.com.
Click here for sponsorship levels and more information
Please Join Us for a Fundraising Reception honoring State Rep. Joe Farias
Tuesday, February 12th from 5 to 7 p.m.
Zilker Room, The Austin Club
110 E. 9th Street
If you have any questions about this event, please call Christine Simmons at (512) 292-3000.
A Campaign Fundraiser will be hosted for Rep. Farias on Dec. 12, 2007 in downtown San Antonio
Visit with Rep. Farias at a fundraiser reception benefiting his campaign on December 12, 2007 in downtown San Antonio. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mi Tierra Cafe, 218 Produce Row (ZIP code 78207).
For more information, call (512) 292-3000.
Farias Resigns From Harlandale School Board and Announces Intentions to Run for State Rep.118 Position
In a bold move, three-term Harlandale Trustee Joe Farias resigned from the Harlandale School Board on Monday December 12 also announcing his intentions to run for the State Representative 118 seat recently vacated by Carlos Uresti who is seeking a post on the State Senate. Farias cited many reasons for his candidacy, with the State's education finance problems heading the list.
"Right now in Austin, there is a significant need for education minded Democratic leaders, " states Farias. "It is evident, with the several special sessions already called by the Governor, there is an obvious problem when dealing with education and education finance."
"I will use the several educational nuances I have attained through my years of experience serving on the Harlandale School Board in Austin when I am elected," continued Farias.
Farias will be running as a very proud Democrat with the March 7 Primary election right around the corner. Several prominent Democratic leaders have already jumped on the Joe Farias campaign ride showing full support. One of those supporters is San Antonio's District 3 City Councilman Roland Gutierrez.
Gutierrez says experience will be a key component in this election, "When taking a look at the candidates who have already announced their intentions to run for this particular office, no person outside of Joe Farias has the type of leadership skills and experience. His time on the Harlandale School Board and the years he has served this community will be vital when elected."
Another prominent Democratic elected official, Constable Ruben C. Tejeda also feels Joe Farias is the right person for the 118 seat, "Me, my friends and my family are fully supporting Joe Farias. This man has been there for this community, and the overwhelming support he has already received shows that."
Farias Makes it Official!! Former Harlandale Trustee First Democrat to File for State Rep. 118 Position
At 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday morning, Joe Farias became the first Democrat to officially file for the State Representative 118 position. Farias says this move eliminates any doubt on his candidacy, "I made a promise to those who approached me about running for this office that I would give it serious consideration. I have made the commitment to run, I have filed for my candidacy, and I am completely dedicated to winning this race."
The show of support backing the Farias Campaign has rapidly grown over the past two weeks. The latest to throw their support behind Farias include Tracy Bogert, the current Precinct 1063 Chair and President of the San Antonio Democratic League, and San Antonio Independent School District Trustee Carlos Villarreal.
Bogert and Villarreal join District 3 City Councilman Roland Gutierrez, Constable Ruben C. Tejeda, ACCD Trustee Jennifer Ramos, Harlandale Board Members Michael Tejeda and Ted Montelongo, East Central Board Member Lynda Billa Burke, South San Board Members Homer Flores and Cyndi Ramirez, former East Central Board Member Gus Gonzales, former Harlandale Trustee Leo Lopez, and current Bexar Met Board Member David Sosa in supporting Farias.
Two-Time World Boxing Champion, 'Jesse' James Leija, Steps Into the Ring for Joe Farias
'Jesse' James Leija has officially said "Go Joe"!!! The former two-time world boxing champion, and one of San Antonio's beloved sons, recently endorsed Joe Farias in his bid to become the District 118 State Representative. "Joe Farias is a good man who will serve District 118 well," Leija states of his reasoning on the endorsement. "He has been there for over 35 years serving his community--a community I was born in, raised in and spent most of my life in."
Farias was thrilled to receive the endorsement from the two-time World Boxing Champion and Harlandale graduate. "Having someone like James in your corner is special, " he starts. "Obviously on the political side it's big, but from a personal side, he is a true friend, and he fits the mold of who I want in my camp. Integrity, honesty, loyalty, pride are all aspects he brings to the table, not to mention he is a true role model for the children I want to represent."
Leija's endorsement places him in a special group of individuals who have already pledged their support for Farias. Leija joins District 3 City Councilman Roland Gutierrez, Constable Ruben C. Tejeda, ACCD Trustee Jennifer Ramos, Harlandale Board Members Michael Tejeda and Ted Montelongo, East Central Board Member and former City Councilwoman Lynda Billa Burke, South San Board Members Homer Flores and Cyndi Ramirez, former East Central Board Member Gus Gonzales, former Harlandale Trustee Leo Lopez, President of the San Antonio Democratic League Tracy Bogert, San Antonio Independent School District Trustee Carlos Villarreal and current Bexar Met. Board Member and former Harlandale Trustee David Sosa in supporting Farias.
Texas State Teachers Association Endorses Joe Farias
TSTA supports Democrat's bid to become the next State Representative in District 118
For the last eight years, Joe Farias has faithfully served as a School Board Trustee. He has stood up for the rights of the children attending the schools he has represented and the teachers that teach them. He has been a pillar of Democratic educational leadership in the District 118 area and he hopes to continue that role in Austin as the next State Representative in District 118. If the members of the Texas State Teachers Association have any say in the matter, Farias will be successful.
On Wednesday, February 8, 2006, Farias officially received the endorsement of TSTA further strengthening his candidacy for the 118 spot. Michelle Hickman, the President of the Harlandale Education Association and TSTA member speaks on the reasoning behind the coveted endorsement, "Mr. Farias' experience and commitment serving our community and proven voting record for the children and educators as a School Board Trustee enables him to be the best, most qualified candidate in this critical race."
Farias obviously was thrilled when notified of the endorsement, "I have dedicated the better part of my life to education, so it was very rewarding to see the support shown by TSTA." Farias continued, "The members of this very distinguished organization and myself share the same goal-to help fix the funding of our educational system."
