Chavez announces run for city council

Isaac Chavez formally has formally announced that he’s running for the District 4 seat on the Las Cruces City Council being vacated by Steve Trowbridge.

Chavez, a local businessman and fifth-generation Las Crucen, said in a news release that he’s running on a platform of promoting economic growth and greater public participation in planning and annexation processes. District 4 includes much of the city’s west side.

“Now that the secret is out about how amazing and safe Las Cruces is, our district needs a leader with the energy and vision to see to it that our wonderful city reaps as many of the economic benefits as possible,” Chavez said. “I believe that life in Las Cruces can be better for everyone. I want to help this community and its residents build a brighter future.”

“It’s essential that the citizens of Las Cruces be included in their city government’s decision making as much as possible,” he said. “I want to do my part to make that happen.”

Chavez has a bachelor’s in government from New Mexico State University. He served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserves, is a member of a number of community boards and chairs the Citizens Review Board for Child Abuse and Neglect.

Chavez and his wife, Ellie, have one baby son, Octavian, and four dogs.

Chavez unsuccessfully challenged state Rep. Andy Nuñez last year.