For 20 years, David Betancourt has promised the voters the world, and delivered nothing. It’s barely been three months since Betancourt began his campaign outreach to Cameron County, and like clockwork, he is out on the hustings reminding voters of his Democratic lineage, and of his “hard work” as Cameron County Treasurer.
As a descendant of true Democrats in his late father Adolfo and late mom Janie, David has sat at the center of Cameron County’s finances as county treasurer. Unfortunately, he’s transformed from a real Democrat into an entrenched part of an old establishment that talks about progress but never delivers.
The Cameron County Commissioners Court, this year, finally appeased the king by giving him a raise of $12,693 FY 2025-2026, lifting his total compensation from $83,676 to $96,368.
A closer analysis reveals, after two decades, taxpayers aren’t seeing results for their money; they’re seeing higher bills, stale leadership, and a treasurer who’s more interested in holding the title than doing the job.
Now, as he faces a challenger in former JP Jonathan Gracia who has openly called for change and lower taxes on our homes, Betancourt has literally, and conveniently, altered his campaign signs promising to – you guessed it – to lower taxes in a epiphany election. This new tune sounds less like reform and more like desperation to keep the Betancourt gravy train going.
(After Gracia called for lower taxes, Betancourt's signs conveniently plastered an addition saying he was "helping to lower taxes," while giving himself a salary raise.)
Let’s be honest: David Betancourt has become the definition of complacency. He rarely shows up to work, stays detached from the community he’s supposed to serve, and hasn’t led with initiative or engagement. While other public servants step up to make Cameron County stronger, he’s been content to coast — a taker, not a giver. He doesn’t contribute, he doesn't connect, and he doesn’t care to show up unless someone else throws a party or there’s a campaign sign nearby.
It's a breath of fresh air that current county judge Eddie Treviño has called on all "real Democrats" to tally around our party. We're Democrats and should be justly proud to uphold and promote our ideals.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, everyone will acknowledge that the Democrats are under siege by the Republicans in Cameron County and across South Texas. It’s going to take energetic and engaged leaders to withstand the attacks that will not stop for the foreseeable future. Don’t look to David Betancourt for any help there.
Betancourt –has ridden his family’s coattails his entire life. Up to now he hasn't had to work or worry because his name recognition has carried him to a campaign victory, and he has flaunted his entitlement to public office – and check – as if it was a family heirloom.
Now Betancourt, after 20 years of minimal effort and maximum self-interest, wants one more four-year term. But for who? For him – or for us? If two decades of inaction weren’t enough time to make a difference, what could possibly change in another four years?
Change will not come from the Betancourt dynasty. Change will come from the people of Cameron County. And this year, that change starts at the ballot box. Sorry David, your time is up!
A closer analysis reveals, after two decades, taxpayers aren’t seeing results for their money; they’re seeing higher bills, stale leadership, and a treasurer who’s more interested in holding the title than doing the job.
Now, as he faces a challenger in former JP Jonathan Gracia who has openly called for change and lower taxes on our homes, Betancourt has literally, and conveniently, altered his campaign signs promising to – you guessed it – to lower taxes in a epiphany election. This new tune sounds less like reform and more like desperation to keep the Betancourt gravy train going.
(After Gracia called for lower taxes, Betancourt's signs conveniently plastered an addition saying he was "helping to lower taxes," while giving himself a salary raise.)
Let’s be honest: David Betancourt has become the definition of complacency. He rarely shows up to work, stays detached from the community he’s supposed to serve, and hasn’t led with initiative or engagement. While other public servants step up to make Cameron County stronger, he’s been content to coast — a taker, not a giver. He doesn’t contribute, he doesn't connect, and he doesn’t care to show up unless someone else throws a party or there’s a campaign sign nearby.
It's a breath of fresh air that current county judge Eddie Treviño has called on all "real Democrats" to tally around our party. We're Democrats and should be justly proud to uphold and promote our ideals.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, everyone will acknowledge that the Democrats are under siege by the Republicans in Cameron County and across South Texas. It’s going to take energetic and engaged leaders to withstand the attacks that will not stop for the foreseeable future. Don’t look to David Betancourt for any help there.
Betancourt –has ridden his family’s coattails his entire life. Up to now he hasn't had to work or worry because his name recognition has carried him to a campaign victory, and he has flaunted his entitlement to public office – and check – as if it was a family heirloom.
Now Betancourt, after 20 years of minimal effort and maximum self-interest, wants one more four-year term. But for who? For him – or for us? If two decades of inaction weren’t enough time to make a difference, what could possibly change in another four years?
Change will not come from the Betancourt dynasty. Change will come from the people of Cameron County. And this year, that change starts at the ballot box. Sorry David, your time is up!
17 comments:
Eddie Trevino is friends with the Cartels. Do we want the cartels to control the City of Brownsville?
Eddie and David are the same. As soon as they get elected they go back to not answering calls nor texts. We need new blood not the same ol same ol crap.
Montoya, You are starting to sound like a Republican, all rhetoric and not a single stitch of evidence. I understand though, the check from Jonathan’s Daddy must have come in.
Steve and Eddie are NOT friends!
Just another busy culo.
Trevino and Betancourt have to be removed from old Brownsville politics. Both represent the waste in Cameron county. NOTICE, as soon as the old guard started being removed, our town has moved slowly but surely into a more active community. I have been to most informative coffee with the mayor sessions. I have not seen you there Mr. Montoya. Why? Do they prohibit your entrance? I have NEVER SEEN ANY of the bloggers. Is it too hard for you all to be RESPECTFUL AND ASK A QUESTION WITH EDUCATION AND RESPECT? Last session was at the public library, a lady complained to the chief of police about traffic issues, a spanish reported asked a question in spanish and the major responded IN SPANISH about the ICE raids and immigration issues. Instead of calling political names focus on our city issues. There are A LOT of things going on, not just the old dirty politicians like Trevino and Betancourt. I HOPE THEY ARE BOTH gone in the next general election. They have already taken too much from the Brownsville citizens.
Steve Guerra is the actual spawn of the Cartels. Do we want the cartels to control the city of Brownsville?
They haven't controlled it before? So why would they control it now. The only cartel is ELON MUSK, he controls the County. He paid well fo it.
How will Johnathan Gracia lower down county taxes? Can someone explain this to me? Exactly … he’s already trying to dupe us without even being in office, says a lot about this character! I’m all for new blood however, Gracia is not new Blood he’s just a guy who’s trying to get back in the winner circle after consecutive loses, you’d think he’d get the point already but he hasn’t. I’m Sticking with David on this one.
Its unfortunately that someone (Jonathan Gracia) what it looks like, is paying to bash Mr. Betancourt. Gracia will be a part time treasurer collecting a pay check and being a full time lawyer. If Gracia gets selected as a court appointed Lawyer which happens alot. What happens if elected the treasurer office is going to issue a check out to him hence he would signing his own check from the county. Mr. Betancourt has no skin in the game to double dip other then being a full time Cameron County Treasurer. People do t be fulled about Gracia going to lower taxes. As a County Treasurer they have no control in do so. Cameron County Treasurer is responsible for issuing out, transferring funds, making sure that checks and balances check out and that's a full time job. I do t know either of them however I have done my research as a voter. I suggest that everyone does the same.
They already do and have and will continue to do so. Huachicoles, Port of Brownsville, and Politicians what a recipe for corruption.
All local Democrats have proven to be corrupt and out only for their own personal interests. So where do we go from here? The Republican party?
Betancourt is a pendejo the guy is as smart as a bag of hammers. The fking guy always begging for support but then forgets who you are until the next election. The only reason David gets re-elected is because rides "la panochas" coat tail Trevinio owes him because David rubber stamped every thievery con while at Brownsville city hall. Fuk these guys they been ripping us off for years.
Chip off the old block
Can you explain to me how this apply’s to Adela and the Old guard at TSC?? Because that place sucks and is going nowhere. Yes, some places have progressed with new blood but that isn’t always the solution. Voting Steve in is voting to bring Matamoros politics to the city and bringing in Pedro Cardenas (a very sus politician to chief of staff). Point is, just because they are new doesn’t always mean they are better. Same for the old, just because they are there doesn’t mean they were ever any good at any point.
This makes zero sense. County pays county checks …. City pays City of Brownsville checks… how would the county treasure rubber stamp a city check?? You’re someone that has zero clue of how government works. You should be banned from commenting.
A court appointed lawyer to potentially sign off on his own checks as a county treasurer, no thanks, sticking with Betancourt.
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