Saturday, March 28, 2026

AT LAGUNA VISTA, A LACKLUSTER CAMPAIGN AGAINST MAYOR

Special to El Rrun-Rrun

Is there a secret slate between Laguna Vista mayoral candidate Darla Jones and Position 2 candidate Nataly Ruiz joining to use social media to portray incumbent mayor Mike Carter in a negative light raising concerns about the accuracy of their allegations?

It will be important to see how her public appearances evolve, especially amid concerns about negative campaigning and anonymous online attacks directed at the mayor, who is seeking reelection while emphasizing transparency in his campaign.

Ruiz has been very “active” on social media, frequently posting political content and appearing to receive input or support from anonymous “residents.” However, when she invites supporters to meet-and-greet events, the response has been notably low.

Last Saturday, she held a public meeting where only a few people attended to hear concerns about other elected officials and to listen to her plans if elected. Today, they will hold a met-and-greet.

Facebook posts appear to show that Ruiz may be running as part of a slate alongside candidate Jones, who is using a similar approach in promoting her campaign and political promises. She recently invited the public to her first meet-and-greet today as part of her campaign efforts.

What stands out is the use of what seems to be an older photo, raising concerns about the accuracy of her campaign messaging and potentially creating a misleading impression. A few years have passed since some of  those pictures were taken.

Despite the volume of criticism and ongoing commentary directed at current leadership, there has not yet been a clearly outlined plan presented for the future of Laguna Vista. So far, the focus has remained on complaints rather than specific solutions or a defined vision for the town.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Women always win elections. Women support other women.

Anonymous said...

Is Juan carrying water for the Mayor of MAGA town?

Anonymous said...

People just aren’t responding to that anymore. There was a time when they came across as hopeful, but now it feels like it’s all division, negativity, drama and sarcasm. That shift hasn’t gone unnoticed. And like the article points out, there still hasn’t been any clear plan or vision shared about what they would actually do if elected.

Anonymous said...

People are over it. It’s nonstop negativity, cheap shots, and sarcasm. Nobody wants to be around that, and yeah, it’s why their events are basically ghost towns. And let’s be real, Darla and Natalie still haven’t said what they’d actually do if they won. No plan, no vision, just noise. People aren’t stupid, they’re just not buying it anymore.

Anonymous said...

Laguna Vista,Texas ,a good place to bring Women's Mud Wrestling championship 🏆

Anonymous said...

The mud puddle is nature made😀

Anonymous said...

I've never seen so many Republican election signs in a square mile anywhere in the valley.

Anonymous said...

Is that why your moderators have shut everyone off nextdoor? Why has the happenings site doubled in less than 4 months. Skeerd anyone?

Anonymous said...

The only unclear plan is in Carterville. Quotes from yhe Port Isabel Press in August how the town had no money…. Now theres a surplus. Did they collect it in buckets at HEB?

Anonymous said...

People are over the magical budgets and library ac shell games. The V family has really sunk to new low. Joe has closed down the Park, Delbia trying to take the church and Ogre wants to sell off Laguna Vista like its her own little nest egg. Why not ask, why hasnt she ever been realtor of the year? Because her own peers cant stand her.

Anonymous said...

Oh contraire. People are responding, thats why they're so desperate to publish under fake accounts. Their own family is turning their backs now.

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