4.A. Introduction of the Uvalde Crisis Assistance Response and Emergency Support (CARES) Team Assistant City Manager Michael “Mike” Davis introduced the Crisis Assistance Response and Emergency Support Team (CARES), Jonathan Martinez and Savanah Anderson. Mr. Martinez is a former United States Marine and Detective, while Ms. Anderson brings extensive training and experience as a member of MHDD. The CARES team follows up on crisis calls and provides case management services. The team also assists with transporting individuals to various crisis centers throughout the State of Texas. At this time, the grant renewal is in its final stages, and the team is currently awaiting approval. Mr. Martinez explained that the CARES team follows up with individuals whom officers have previously encountered and who may be experiencing a crisis. The team works to establish and maintain contact with these individuals, providing support and ensuring they understand that CARES is available to assist them. Ms. Anderson explained that the team also assists with threat prevention efforts within the community. Recently, the CARES program participated in a suicide awareness walk to promote the program and educate members of the community about the resources and assistance available through CARES.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.