First McAllen mayoral debate held virtually
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March 04, 2021 8:16 AM
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Five people hoping to become mayor of McAllen held an online debate Wednesday.
Each candidate explained why he or she should be the one to replace longtime Mayor Jim Darling, who is not seeking re-election after more than eight years in office.
Each candidate was given 90 seconds to answer questions.
Candidate Michael Fallek with Mcallen Planning and Zoning Commission said his entire time in McAllen, he’s brought new businesses to town as a businessman.
Candidate Javier Villalobos, a Mcallen City Commissioner, said as a commissioner, he prides himself in making the tough decisions.
A third candidate has jumped into the race to be the next mayor of McAllen. Michael Fallek, a longtime community leader, has announced his bid to succeed Jim Darling.
In announcing his candidacy, Fallek cited both his business and legal expertise that he says can guide the city through challenging times.
Fallek, who serves on the McAllen Planning and Zoning Commission, joins two city commissioners in the mayoral race – District 1 Commissioner Javier Villalobos and District 6 Commissioner Veronica Whitacre.
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