Cuero, TX – Longtime Cuero resident Russell Mobley has officially announced his candidacy for the Cuero City Council At-Large position. With deep roots in the community, Mobley brings a wealth of local experience and dedication to the role.
Mobley, 44, is an Honors graduate of Cuero High School Class of 1998. Over the years, he has been employed by various Cuero establishments, including McDonald’s, Sonic, Church’s, The Texan, Best Western, Mount Vernon Mills, and Davis Contractors. Additionally, he has covered the 2024 Cuero Gobblers for the Cuero Record. He is an active member of the First Baptist Church.
Russell Mobley has also been instrumental in raising his stepson, Trey Moore, alongside the late Disha King. Trey Moore, a graduate of Cuero High School’s Class of 2019 and a member of the 2018 State Champion Cuero Gobblers, currently works for Wells Fargo in San Antonio after attending Tarleton State University.
Throughout his academic years, Mobley was heavily involved in student council, serving as president in both CJHS and as class president during his freshman and sophomore years at CHS. His commitment to community service is evident through his volunteer work, such as distributing food boxes for Prodigal Son House Ministries during the pandemic and representing Cuero at the Southern Baptist Convention in Houston and Orlando as a student volunteer for FBC.
Mobley stated that his primary goal in seeking office is to ensure that the everyday people of Cuero have a voice and representation in local politics and decision-making. Known for his approachability, integrity, honesty, and transparency, Mobley aims to be a trusted voice for the community.
As a candidate, Mobley is eager to collaborate with other City Council members to balance budgets, vote on city ordinances, and fulfill the responsibilities of the position. He prides himself on representing the community with pride, love, and compassion.
Russell Mobley believes that through compromise and collaboration, the community can work together for the benefit of all residents, not just a select few. He is committed to making Cuero a place that truly reflects the slogan “how life ought to be.”