Across the nation, including in El Paso, public corruption has grown like a cancer and tested the will of citizens to reign in those who spread it.

“Pay to play “in the government procurement process, gifts, and other undue influences contribute to weak government, economic loss, uneven playing fields, and public loss of trust and confidence that undermine the values and strength of our democratic process.

Jose gained a reputation for honesty and ethical public service. He also worked with others to enact of historic ethics legislation that allows counties to regulate and punish unethical conduct in county government. He will continue to work to strengthen ethics laws to maintain public trust in their local and state government.