About Junior Ezeonu
Junior Ezeonu is a dedicated public servant that was raised in our community. He attended Bryant Elementary School, Barnett Jr High, Bowie High School and the University of Texas at Arlington. For the last 4 and a half years he has served on the Grand Prairie City Council and currently serves as the city's Mayor Pro Tem. He has helped lower property taxes in Grand Prairie, raise the minimum wage to a living wage for city employees, create transportation programs for residents, fund affordable housing programs and tackle climate change. He is running to bringing a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to tackle the challenges facing Texas House District 101. With a strong focus on community building, Junior aims to create positive change and foster unity among all residents of our community.
Policy Platform
$15/Hr Minimum Wage
The Texas minimum wage has not budged since 2009. That is 16 years of standing still while the cost of everything continues to climb!
Hard working Texans are being squeezed because they can barely afford to keep up with their basic needs.
More than half of the country, 30 states have increased their minimum wages to be higher than Texas. Including states like Arizona, Nebraska, Missouri, Florida, and Maine all have wages $13/hr or higher.
Texans work hard and it's time we honor their work with livable wages.
Increase Public School Funding
and Repeal Private School Vouchers
Our public schools are under attack and are being defunded to fund private schools.
Our public tax dollars should be used to support and improve our public schools and not to subsidize a rich families private education choice.
Every Texan child deserves a world-class education, no matter their zip code or parents bank account.
Make Housing Affordable for ALL Texans
Homeownership in Texas is harder than ever before. As of September 2024, the median price of starter home is $339,000.
Homeownership is part of the American Dream and it should not be reserved for the wealthy few. All hard working Texans deserve a chance.
I will work to make sure hard working Texans have a chance at getting what they have worked for.
Free In-State College Tuition for Texans
The average cost for a Texas resident to attend a public university is over $34,000 when you include books, room and board.
Our students deserve the opportunity to start their professional careers without the shackles of high interest student debt.
Taxpayers are already paying for these public universities and our students shouldn't have to pay additional fees.
Expand Healthcare
Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the country.
We must expand medicaid to provide insurance to millions of Texans.
Provide additional funding to our local public hospitals and clinics.
Invest Into Clean Energy to
Create New Jobs and Protect Our Electric Grid
Clean energy investments provide us an opportunity to bring new high-paying jobs to our state.
We can protect our electric grid by expanding and diversifying our energy resources.
God gave us the sun so let's use it!
Support Small and Local Businesses
Streamline the process for distribution of capital.
Create a new state fund designated for business development.
So that Texans can apply directly for low interest loans and grants.
Contact Junior Ezeonu
Feel free to reach out to us with any inquiries or to learn more about our initiatives. Your support and engagement are crucial for driving positive change in Texas.
