Editor
HARLINGEN, Texas - He's been in office barely two years and has been witness to most of the jagged hubbub coming from City Hall to do with the arrival of Bass Pro Shops as the newest retail outlet, the hiring of a new city manager and the resignation of the police chief. Joey Trevino, however, isn't one of the city leaders getting much press these days, good or bad. In fact, he pretty much flies below the news media radar, although rumors have it that he'll come full-center one of these days.
The District 5 commissioner, a graduate of Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) in San Marcos, was the first responder to questionnaires submitted by The Tribune to all members of the city commission. He will now take our questions:
I believe the commission as a whole has been voting together probably 90% of the time. Of course, there has been some differences in opinion on some of the major changes that have occurred. And those changes have been for the better and have proven to be so. I believe the community has benefitted tremendously from the single-member district form of government and makes the commissioners more accountable.
2.) How would you describe Harlingen's economy these days? What are the positives and what are the negatives?
I believe Harlingen's economy is about to explode with growth in anticipation of the Bass Pro Shop retail development and future medical school facilities.
3.) Reports have it that Harlingen has dropped from 3rd to 6th place in population compared to other RGV cities. How do you explain that?
I knew that Harlingen growth had been falling behind in the last 10 to 15 years. That is one reason why I ran for City Commission. Harlingen has had a reputation of being difficult to do business with and to develop new projects. I believe previous administrations and commissions had no motivation or vision to see Harlingen prosper. The census numbers just reflect that no-growth mentality. I believe that since the new commission has taken leadership, Harlingen's reputation is changing for the better. We are open for business and have a new customer friendly attitude.
Harlingen needs: (a.) Redevelop our city's core, (b.) Support THE BRIDGE Community Outreach project for teens. And help create educational and job training opportunities for our citizens. (c.) Support of our Small Business through incentives and programs to encourage product innovation and business creation in the Harlingen trade area. (d.) Develop Smart Growth Strategies.
5.) The retirement of Chief Danny Castillo seemed a bit messy. What kind of leader would be the perfect chief for Harlingen? Would you favor an outsider over a current Police Department employee?
Our new chief will need to be able to create an new positive synergy within the police department and the citizens of Harlingen. And I would support any candidate that can provide that synergy.
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35 comments:
Nice. Joey Trevino is not the problem, but he's not a mover and shaker, either. He should be.
You're right. trevino needs to take the stage and do something he can be remembered by. So far. well, who knows?
Joey is not a publicity hound. he seems to work behind the scenes as they say. but he's new to the commisison so maybe that's why. He's learning.
Joey is doing well, he will be a good commissioner.
Joey T has been the quiet man on the commission, but the times call for action. Joey needs to stepup for the community. He has a chance to do something.
The old guard, doesn't like anyone who disagree with their agenda. Joey, votes his concious.
Good Post, Mr. Editor.
Those sneaky republicans, they speak a lot about the bible, but they sure like to play around, homosexuality, pedifiles, adulterors,etc.
I hope the new police chief, comes from the outside. Anyone within the police dept. at the moment, is part of a faction.
WHAT's Joey's position on Chris Boswell? like him or not like him?
good to see news about anyone other than Boswell, Marra, chief Castillo and all of those. the Tribune covers all bases and it does it well.
Joey, is the quiet type, he is team player. His votes are for the good of the city.
Jerry Prep, Lefty and Joey and ofcourse Guz,these guys are pro harlingen, nothing more nothing less.
Champanecos Web site is down to 16 comments 3 days, what a loser, still thinks his website is coming back.
Good post on a good commissioner, thank mr.Editor.
Some of the old guard are attacking good responsible citizens, members of HEAT. HEAT is comprised of working people. Tax-payers that have not benefitted from city coffers unlike the old codgers.
Heat must march forward and carry out it's mission and not concern with the negative crap, spewed out by Toni Chapa and his rag line blog. And the old guard.
Benton, the rag line blog is bad mouthing, heat you are the vice president, you must stop blogging with MHNs. Stop, now.
Someone by the name of P.Elizondo is bad mouthing the midget, something about an over dose drug user related to Chapete himself.
Chapete has no credibility, no wonder he hates the police. They were investigating him. So now we know the truth.
good to hear from Mr. Trevino, I met hims sometime back, he is a real professional.
$96.000 dollars to keep someone quiet, wowwowo, that is a nice bundle. I would be silent.
Now we know, why Toni Chapetongo hates cops, they almost put him in jail. Cobarde
if he don'twatch out, Chapa is going to get his ass kicked or be arrested. he's a joke, pobre dwarf. Ignore him. Hs blog is dead.
Pinche viejo margallate, there was talk about him having problems with the police dept. Now he was exposed, and guess what: He deleted the comments.
Chapete was part of an investigation, wow, people using drugs, wow, the operator of my harlingennews, was involved in a cover up. He is always berating cops, maybe that is why.
Joey Trevino is such a nice man. Classy report by The Tribune. Thanks.
The city has 4 good commissioners, Mr. Trevino is one of them, alright. Good family man,
That sonogram law is a load of you know what. Women should be outraged. Men always want to write laws against them. Fight, women!
White other blogs go for the lousy approach, The Trib flies high, way above them.Those other Blogs are cheap, run by idiots.
But maybe they have people who make sense when posting a comment? And you say the blogs are cheap? What, like cheap motels?
Agree, the Trib is run by a former newspaper reporter.
Damn, it has been over 20 years that I was a motel 6. Over charging, they rent the rooms on Saturday or Sunday for full price and within 4 to 6 hours the rooms are empty. Over charging, well, they deserve the fine.
I would thin there are more important things that forcing women look at sonograms. Common Perry, get real.
Has commissioner Marra replied to her questionaire? It would be interesting to see what she has to say. Afterall, she's an elected official who should say stuff.
Toni Champaneco is old guard, he is encouraging old guard to attack HEAT, or any member of HEAT.
He isn't talking about his problems with law, he had sometime back at some local apartments. It is comming out pinche chaparro. No wonder you are hiding all the time.
During emergencies everyone increases the prices of items, but damn. The guy that runs the place looks like a real crook. Pay the piper time.
El Champeenco is making up stories about police officers, selling reports. He is making up stories, because the cat is out of the bag, about an investigation one of his relatives waw involved in. I hope the police officers association, file a lawsuit against his publication and him for libelous comments.
Chapa is a joke. Stay away from his blog. That will tell him he is a zero. No posts either. Do it and we'll be rid of this dwarf forever.
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