Commission application number 38 submitted by Geneva Castellanos on 06/06/2020
First Name | Geneva |
Middle Name/Initial | L |
Last Name | Castellanos |
Voter Unique Identification number | 2132841130 |
Ethnicity | Hispanic or Latino |
Gender | Female |
Age | 25-34 |
Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
Major Pursued | Political Science & International Studies |
Submitted Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78744 |
What is your occupation? | Data Analyst |
Verified Address | |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78744 |
Do you have a spouse or domestic partner? | Yes |
Spouse/Domestic Partner First Name | Vincent |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Middle Name/Initial | J |
Spouse/Domestic Partner Last Name | Liao |
Are you applying to be the student member of the commission? | No |
Have you been continuously registered to vote in the City of Austin for the last five years? | Yes |
Have you voted in 3 of the last 5 City of Austin general elections (or corresponding runoff if applicable)? | Yes |
Been appointed to a state or city office? | No |
Been elected to a state or city office? | No |
Been a candidate for a state or city office? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a political party? | No |
Served as an officer, employee, or paid consultant of the campaign committee of a candidate for elective state, county, or city office? | No |
Been a registered state or local lobbyist? | No |
A paid employee of the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional services contract with the City of Austin? | No |
A person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to the City Council of the City of Austin or to any individual member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
A controlling person of a person performing paid services under a professional or personal services contract to any member of the City Council of the City of Austin? | No |
How did you hear about redistricting/Applicant Review Panel? | From family or friend |
Contribute or bundle one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more in aggregate to candidates for City of Austin elective office? | No |
Please describe your relevant analytical skills. | I do all kinds of data analysis with a focus on technology. |
Disclaimer Agreement | Checked |
Please describe your ability to be impartial. | I believe everyone has be represented equally no matter what their political affiliation or beliefs are. |
Disclaimer Signature | Geneva Castellanos |
Please describe your appreciation for the City of Austin's diverse demographics and geography. | I’m originally from the Rio Grande Valley. I moved to Austin in 2008 for college and never left. I enjoyed living in West Campus and Hyde Park, but when I decided to buy my home, I knew I wanted to be closer to the Hispanic community in 78744. I love supporting the local business and finding food that reminds me of home. |
Please provide your employment history. | WP Engine RetailMeNot Capital Factory Homeaway |
Please provide any other information you wish to be considered during the selection of the most qualified applicants for the Commission. | I had the opportunity to attend The University of Texas at Austin where I learned about the socioeconomic complexities of districts in city planning. I truly believe I’m knowledgeable to do the job required. |
District | District 2 |
Does this application qualify? | Yes |