Beyond the Podium: Veronica Roni Frescas

Veronica Roni Frescas is running for El Paso rep. Dist. 1. in the midterm election.

Dist. 1 represents parts of west, northwest and Upper Valley.

The El Paso native is known for her advocate work in the community.

Frescas says she has extensive experience working with local non-profit groups and understands financial budgets.

Frescas says El Paso is the highest tax city. She said her priorities are to stop the burden of inflated taxes, managing street projects and end the lack of transparency in local government.

She is running against candidates incumbent Peter Svarzbein, Carlos Corral and Rick Bonart.