David S. Cantu
Alderman David S. Cantu is an educator with a master’s degree in professional technical education. He has been a resident of San Elizario, Texas, for most of his life (a fourth-generation resident), where he worked for the San Elizario Independent School District as a guest teacher for 12 years (2007–2019).
Cantu was part of the committee to incorporate San Elizario, and the city was established in November 2013. Cantu was elected to office as an alderperson in May 2014, and has served to the present day. He represents citizens at city and county levels, speaking for the people and safeguarding their interests. As Alderman, he heads the Grants Steering Committee, making crucial decisions on which grants to pursue and facilitating the research and work necessary to obtain funding to improve the quality of life for San Elizario residents, while at the same time easing the cost required by the city.
Cantu sits on several boards and advisory committees, volunteers with a number of nonprofits in El Paso County, and is a member of the Adventure Cycling Association.