José Garza
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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]
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