Lisa Sanchez announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1

Lisa Sanchez, a self-proclaimed lifelong community advocate, former business owner, educator, and community leader in the Rio Grande Valley, has officially announced her candidacy for Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1.

Sanchez is running on the platform of bringing empathy, integrity, and a full-time commitment to the bench. She states that the communities of Precinct 2, Place 1, deserve a judge who understands the everyday struggles and needs of the community and ensures that justice is never out of reach.

“After prayerful consideration and discussion with my family and friends, I am proud to announce my candidacy,” Sanchez said in a written press release sent out by her campaign last week.

“Precinct 2, Place 1, deserves a full-time Justice of the Peace who understands the needs of our communities. I’m committed to being a fair, accessible, and principled JP who will bring dedication and empathy to the courtroom every single day.

 “My life story is defined by perseverance, leadership, and advocacy. In 1995, I became the first woman south of San Antonio to earn a Commercial Applicator license from the Texas Department of Agriculture. For two decades, I owned and operated Texas Pest Management, where I developed the skills of running a profitable business; discipline, accountability, and integrity. Qualities that are at the heart of the Justice of the Peace office.”

Leveraging what she describes as 'her extensive experience in education, behavior analysis, and advocacy,” the Sanchez platform will focus on 'pragmatic solutions to systemic issues,” such as 'youth diversion and truancy, accessible court scheduling, fair and individualized justice, and community empowerment.”

About the Candidate

Lisa Sanchez is a proud PSJA graduate and holds a Master of Arts in Special Education from UT Rio Grande Valley and a Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences, with an emphasis on leadership from Penn State University. She has deep roots in the community, being the daughter of the late Javier Mancha and Diana E. Mancha, formerly from Alamo.

For the past two decades, according to her announcement that she is running for JP, 'Lisa Sanchez has been a powerful voice for individuals with disabilities, helping to lobby and implement the first special needs baseball league in McAllen, serving on the RGV Special Olympics Board of Directors, JLM Chair of Art for Autism, United Health Care Community & State Prom for Kids with Disabilities, and the Champion League Baseball, Basketball, Soccer.”

Stating her case and desire to run for public office, Sanchez said: “Our community deserves a Justice of the Peace who not only applies the law, but who listens with compassion and understands what people are going through.”

Lisa Sanchez currently lives in McAllen with her husband Mike of 27 years, and is the proud mother of three, including two sons with autism.

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