José Garza

José P. Garza is an American lawyer. He is currently the executive director of the Workers Defense Project and the Democratic Party nominee to be Travis County District Attorney.[1][2] Garza defeated incumbent DA Margaret Moore in the July 2020 runoff for the Democratic Party nomination.[2] Garza began his campaign by advocating for significant changes to drug prosecutions, “On day one, we will end the prosecution of low-level drug offenses here in Travis County.”[3] Garza is running on a platform of ending prosecutions for low level drug possession, holding police officers accountable for misconduct, and pursuing restorative justice.[4] While Garza was the executive director the Workers Defense Project worked to pass paid sick-time policies in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.[5] Garza is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[5]

References
  1. "Meet José".
  2. "Incumbent Margaret Moore concedes to José Garza in Travis County DA runoff after early results".
  3. "Austin, Texas, Just Voted to End the Drug War".
  4. "A New Vision for Justice and Safety".
  5. "Austin's Likely Next District Attorney Vows to End the Drug War".


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