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Mission, Texas – Councilman Jose Alberto “Beto” Vela announces his intent to run to continue serving the citizens of Mission, Texas as City of Mission Councilman, Place 4. Vela filed the necessary paperwork and application at Mission City Hall on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Vela has served as Councilman, Place 4, since May 2019, when he was appointed to the Mission City Council to replace Place 4 Councilman Gus Martinez who stepped down from his post to become the city’s legal counsel.
“It has been an honor to represent my hometown community in this capacity, and I feel that I have much more to contribute to the growth, progress, and development of Mission,” said Vela. “Though I have served as Councilman for less than a year, being a public servant is a responsibility that I have taken very seriously,” Vela continued.
During his tenure on the council, Vela served on the Insurance Committee and the Fire Department Collaborative Committee. Vela also represented the City of Mission as an alternate on the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, the Mission Economic Development Corporation, and the Anzalduas Bridge Board. Vela was instrumental in bringing the Mission the city’s first all-inclusive park at Lions Park, featuring all-inclusive playground equipment that will serve children and young people of all needs.
“I am dedicated to continue being an advocate for our community and ensuring that our community is represented, that our voices are heard, and that our needs are addressed,” Vela stated.
Vela, a pharmacist by trade, is the owner of TLC Pharmacy & Medical Equipment which began in Mission, and Apple Pharmacy, with locations in McAllen and Mission. Vela has also established himself as a prominent land developer and business owner, owning multiple companies and employing over 360 employees. Vela attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School, graduated from Mission High School and obtained his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. A strong advocate for his profession, Vela is an active member of RGV Pharmacy Association, Texas Pharmacy Business Council, and Texas Pharmacy Association, among others. Vela also serves as board member of Freedom Bank.
Vela is married to Mandi; together they have three children – Dehra, Daniel, and Aaron. Vela is the son of the late Lupe Vela and Ester Vela, and brother to siblings Sara Vela and Carlos Rodriguez.
The City of Mission Council elections will be held in May 2020.
