Meet Jae
My name is James "Jae" Melvin ("Cowboy Jae"), I am a Navy veteran and former union president, and I am running for mayor. Driven by a life of servant leadership, my plan is the "San Antonio Dream": a vision of prosperity, safety, and well-being for every San Antonian, where all citizens become pillars of the community. I believe I have been groomed for this role.
A True Leader For The People
A True Leader for the People
My political journey is dictated by my core values. I strive to be a voice for those who don’t have time and for the voiceless. It’s not only what I do in front of you but most importantly how I represent you when you’re not looking.
Empowering Others to Take Action
Through volunteer work, my military service and life experiences; I have learned the importance of teamwork. As your Mayor, I will bring the citizens together. We will create a political platform that provides a path for all citizens to prosper. Many hands and many minds working towards ONE goal.
I’m a mayor for the people who has a “servant leader” mindset. I will be in your neighborhoods, your parks and your businesses because San Antonio is my home too. By fostering connections, we can understand how to create a more inclusive environment for all citizens to be valued.
Community Engagement Focus
Platform Summary
Education
Senate Bill 2 allows public funds for private school tuition, which some fear will harm public schools. As San Antonio's mayor, I plan to use this as an opportunity to regenerate education through my "Every School, Every Teacher and Every Student Initiative." This includes exploring AI for personalized learning, improving teacher pay, and ensuring all schools function effectively.
Winter Storm Uri exposed San Antonio's unpreparedness for severe weather, causing widespread power and water outages. As mayor, I plan to prevent recurrence by encouraging generators, promoting solar and wind power, and implementing my "Electrical Smart Re-Start Initiative." This initiative focuses on upgrading electrical infrastructure with smart grids and leveraging AI for better planning and maintenance to ensure a resilient power supply.
As mayor, I plan to foster peace and safety by ending confrontational approaches and prioritizing inclusion. My "Peace in the Streets Initiative" will focus on supporting law enforcement, researching crime root causes, and building citizen alliances. I will also leverage AI to predict crime and improve response times, aiming to make San Antonio the safest city.