About
I grew up in the mountains in Western Colorado, where my dad built our off-grid home from the ground up with only the help of his brothers. I was raised with an understanding that water is sacred and should always be respected and conserved. We hauled our water in a tank on the back of his truck, which we filled straight from the Colorado River. Our electricity was solar, so we appreciated all the sunny days we were blessed with in Western Colorado. We lived without a telephone and other amenities common for families in the mid-80s. It was a different world but a fantastic way to grow up. Back then, I realized that most other people did not live the way we did, but I would not trade my experience for the world.
In 2011, I had the opportunity to transfer to the company I worked for. I requested to move to Corpus Christi, where my dad had recently purchased several homes, one in the Dona Park area and one in Uptown, the home I own today. Working in customer service allowed me to get to know the community firsthand and face-to-face. I always say that I came for the climate and fell in love with the food, but I stayed because of the people. Corpus Christi has taught me what it means to be a part of a community. After 20 years in corporate management, I started my own business last year, which allowed me more time for civic involvement. Our elected leadership needs a more human-focused approach to their decision-making processes; I will bring that focus and much more to the council.
Acerca de mí
Crecí en las montañas del oeste de Colorado, donde mi padre construyó nuestra casa autosuficiente desde cero con la ayuda de sus hermanos. Desde pequeño, aprendí a valorar y respetar el agua como un recurso sagrado. Para obtener agua, la transportábamos en un tanque en la parte trasera del camión de mi padre, llenándolo directamente del río Colorado. Nuestra electricidad era solar, por lo que valorábamos cada día soleado que nos bendecía en el oeste de Colorado. Vivíamos sin teléfono y otras comodidades comunes para las familias de mediados de los años 80. Era un estilo de vida diferente, pero una manera increíble de crecer. Desde entonces, supe que la mayoría de la gente no vivía como nosotros, pero no cambiaría mi experiencia por nada en el mundo.
En 2011, tuve la oportunidad de transferirme dentro de la empresa donde trabajaba. Pedí mudarme a Corpus Christi, donde mi padre había comprado recientemente varias casas, una en el área de Dona Park y otra en Uptown, la casa que ahora es mía. Trabajar en servicio al cliente me permitió conocer la comunidad de primera mano y establecer conexiones personales. Siempre digo que vine por el clima y me enamoré de la comida, pero me quedé por la gente. Corpus Christi me ha enseñado lo que significa ser parte de una comunidad. Después de 20 años en la gestión corporativa, el año pasado comencé mi propio negocio, lo que me permitió dedicar más tiempo a mi participación cívica. Nuestro liderazgo electo necesita un enfoque más humano en su toma de decisiones; llevaré ese enfoque y mucho más al consejo de la ciudad.
Platform
Advocate for our Environment
Develop a plan to reduce homelessness
Expand our economy to benefit the community,
not special interest groups
Plataforma
Defender el medio ambiente
Desarrollar un plan para reducir la falta de vivienda
Expandir nuestra economía en beneficio de la comunidad,
no para grupos de interés especial
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Endorsements
TCE
TCE is dedicated to fighting
for a Texas free from pollution.
Lead Locally
Lead Locally works in partnership with state and local organizations to identify the most critical down ballot climate elections
Coastal Bend Labor Council
One of nearly 500 state and local labor councils of the AFL-CIO and are the heart of the labor movement.
IBEW Local 278
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 278 has approximately 500 members.
Climate Cabinet
Focusing on climate solutions as they interact with other critical issues.
Sierra Club Lonestar Chapter
The oldest grassroots environmental organization in Texas. Open spaces, clean water, and natural resources should be protected so that current and future generations may enjoy them.
NALC Local 1259
The National Association of Letter Carriers Local 1259 has approximately 380 member.
Texas Rising Action
Statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.
Community Endorsements
We live in Uptown, and we’re voting for Eli McKay for District 1 City Councilperson because they will represent us all, from the Northwest to North Beach and EVERYONE in between - that’s not business as usual! #nomorebusinessasusual
Julie & Barry Rogers
District 1 Community Members
“I support Eli McKay for City Council District 1 because I believe they have the best interests of the residents of Corpus Christi at heart. With no ties to the oil industry, they are committed to putting people before profit and ensuring our community thrives. Eli also stands against the Inner Harbor Desalination plant, recognizing it as a bad deal for our residents and our environment."
Arturo Lima
District 1 Community Member
As a resident of District 1, I will vote for Eli McKay to represent our district on the Corpus Christi City Council. Eli's willingness and dedication to listen and learn about the issues which impact residents has earned my support. Eli's love and outreach for Corpus Christi and its vulnerable and unhoused residents, is something that is lacking from our current District 1 representation. It's time for us to change that.
Blanca Parkinson
District 1 Community Member
I am supporting Eli because Eli cares, not just verbally but also from the heart. Eli is dedicated to everyone to have someone they can depend on, bringing not just talk but following up with the research to get answers. No question is a nonsense question for Eli. A listener and a doer, Eli will make change happen in District 1.
Monna Lyttle
District 1 Community Member
Get In Touch
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361-271-3124
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