Walker, qualified candidate for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, Pl. 1

Steve Walker (photo caricature)

Councilman, Viet Nam Veteran, Union President, & Photoblog Publisher

Walker says, "Truancy is out of control and we must stop the bleeding now!" Walker points out that it is time to turn the corner on the truancy problem confronting our students before it gets out of hand and unmanageable.

“We must pinpoint the cause, redirect & refocus to take steps to remedy the situation and ensure our children have a future. It is time to think outside the box.

“That includes creative community service and working more closely with the school districts to ensure that students stay in school.

“It is counterproductive to see a student in JP court who is cited for something as frivolous as sleeping when more serious infractions occur that need to be addressed.

“As a Justice of the Peace, it is also my duty to rule on evictions, small claims and traffic tickets.

“Everyone who comes to my court will be afforded respect and the opportunity to have their case heard in an unbiased manner with no predisposition to their guilt or innocence."

People’s Court

JP Court has traditionally been the People’s Court where the Judge is and has been an active participant in the community. Walker fits the bill.

Viet Nam Vet

An Army Reservist for 30 years, Walker served in Viet Nam in 1970-71, activated for Desert Storm for 6 mos. @ the Pentagon in 1991 as a Public Affairs Specialist, and was assigned to the Pentagon for 12 years.

He also served 8 years on the Balcones Heights City Council where as a fiscal conservative he is on record voting four times against raising property taxes. He served as Mayor Pro Tem under two Mayors.

He also served as President of the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce, Harlandale Federation of Teachers, (HFT) & is currently Publisher of the Walker Report, an internet family values oriented blog. www.walkerreport.net.

A grandfather of four, Walker is periodically a featured guest on the 550 KTSA Radio Talk Show, "Gang of Four," with host Jack Riccardi and he is an active member of the Northwest Church of Christ. He volunteers two days a week distributing Social Security disability checks to the homeless and near homeless.

JP 2 jurisdiction includes the Northeast ISD, Edgewood ISD, San Antonio ISD & Northside ISD. He taught in the first three districts listed and serves as an Adjunct Instructor for Wayland Baptist University overseeing student teachers in NSISD.

The cities of Helotes, Grey Forest, Leon Valley, Olmos Park & Balcones Heights are also part of JP Court 2, along with the St. Mary's University area, & segments of Council District 1, 6, 7. & 8.

Educational Background includes: a Master’s Degree in Education, (University of the Incarnate Word-San Antonio) Bachelor’s Degree in Speech/English from Texas Wesleyan University, (Ft. Worth) Military trained Broadcast /Print Photojournalist @ the Defense Information School @ Ft. Ben Harrison, Ind.

Mini-Bio:

Born in Evansville, Indiana, September 5th, 1946 to a Jewish father & Catholic mother. Oldest of six sons who attended Catholic & Public School. (St. Gregory's Catholic School in Balcones Heights) Backpacked 26 countries as a young man and participated in two evangelical missionary trips to Central America & Mexico. He was a reporter for the Express-News in 1979 & a reporter for KENS-5 Eyewitness News in 1982.

Political Ad to elect Democrat Steve Walker, JP Pct. 2, Pl. 1, Treas. Joe Linson

Endorsed by:
S.A. Firefighters
AFL-CIO
Communications Workers of America (CWA)
Stonewall Democrats
Bexar County Young Democrats
Northeast Democrats
SA Toll Party (normally only State Rep. candidates or higher receive endorsement)
More endorsements pending