HOW CAN CARLOS HELP OUR COMMUNITY?
Track record as being a leader that works with the team to get things done. Through Carlos’ 35+ years of corporate business experience, he has used his inclusive leadership approach while managing 300+ employees. He chooses service over self-interest! A published author on leadership theories, Carlos champions the alternative to leadership, which is stewardship – specifically when serving the public!
Carlos acknowledges that others’ needs, values, and opinions matter and will embrace a balanced voice for the majority and minority. He will advocate our sense of belonging to further relationships within our own neighborhoods, our city government, community, and commerce.
For commerce, Carlos is a managing partner of his own small business and familiar with the challenges independent entities have. Carlos will actively promote the benefits of partnering with our Chamber of Commerce to further advocate business prosperity.
Our city’s Parks & Rec Department and Convention and Visitors Bureau are a model to many other communities. Carlos’ vision is to further our quality of life by sharing ideas from other global and domestic communities he has visited and worked in. Carlos is an avid bicyclist, fisherman & strong supporter of our new dog parks & pet friendly environments.As one of the executive leads at Microsoft Corp., Carlos was responsible for world-wide business development and integration of technical services from acquired companies. In partnership with Mergers & Acquisition teams, his role was securing new client relationships to drive market share. It is with this experience, Carlos can assist on achieving Grapevine’s greatest return of continuous improvement, and on implementing business models to generate city revenue.
WHY CARLOS?
With Carlos’s extensive domestic, and international business insight, along with his experience living and working in multiple cities and states, Carlos brings the knowledge and passion to help further the undeniable prosperity and future of Grapevine.
A native Texan, born and raised in San Antonio, Carlos and his wife Laura, chose to make Grapevine their home because of their feeling of security, a sense of community, and the positive attention to quality of life. It is these three primary areas Carlos will defend and advocate.
HEAR FROM CARLOS MERLA
Professional Values – Leadership
Professional Values – Law of Timing
VOTING INFORMATION AND DEADLINES
The deadline to register to vote is April 5. Applications are available in the City Secretary’s Office, the Grapevine Library, or you can also download an application from Tarrant County Elections. Visit the Registering to Vote in Grapevine for answers to frequently asked questions.
Early Voting – 8am – 5 pm
All voting in City elections takes place at The REC of Grapevine – 1175 Muncipal Way, Grapevine, TX.
Voters can only vote at their designated polling location on May 6. Check Precinct Locations for your precinct number. If you don’t know your precinct number, you can look it up by your name and find your voting location.
GET INVOLVED
- Vote – Make a commitment and SAVE the date. Early vote – April 23-May 1.
- Volunteer – That’s awesome! Contact us below & tell us your interest.
- Yard Sign display
- Phone calls or canvas for votes
- Attend an Event – Follow us on Facebook for upcoming Events.
- “Meet the Candidate” – Winewood, 1265 S. Main – March 12, 5pm-7pm
- “Meet the Candidate” – Wine Fusion, 603 S. Main – March 29th, 5pm-7pm
- “Meet the Candidate” – AJ’s on Main, 651 S Main St – April 23rd, 5pm-7pm
- Donations are always appreciated!
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT CARLOS MERLA
I have known Carlos Merla for 20 years. In that time he has been a colleague, friend and neighbor. I first met him when he joined Microsoft in 1998 to work with me in building our Latin American organization. Working with him on this I soon appreciated his ability to work effectively across cultures and languages. Carlos is very effective at being able to understand a complex situation, and provides solutions that are clearly and effectively communicated. He has very strong analytical skills and is able to communicate plans and actions clearly and simply. Ten years ago we actually became neighbors in Grapevine. So, over the two decades I have know Carlos I have seen him to be devoted to family, a close friend and a skilled colleague. I have also seen his love for Grapevine, and his commitment to helping grow and develop the local community though his work in the Chamber of Commerce and his support of local businesses.
Donald Taylor
VP Sales & Services, Trimax AmericaI have worked with Carlos Merla for the pass 5 years and he is a tremendous Thought Leader. He is a positive energy professional with HIGH integrity. This man does what he says he is going to do, this speaks highly to who he is as a person. His skills and character are both well suited to provide Grapevine with an awesome leader. He can be trusted to do what is in the best for the city not self-serving decisions and this is a rare quality today
Troy Morrison
CEO, North Texas Bell, LLCWhen I met Carlos I was impressed by his dedication to maintaining the good things in Grapevine, his honesty and his ability to listen. He has managed large groups of employees, been involved with multi million dollar budgets and wants the best for the city. He is a long time resident, and has been very active with the Chamber of Commerce. I think Carlos will be a great addition to the City Council.
LuAnn Chapman
The Gatts Group, Grapevine, TXVoice your concerns, ask questions, share your opinions…
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CONTACT INFO
- 111 Main Street, #111 (because we WON), Grapevine.
- 682-551-4020
- MerlaforGrapevine@gmail.com
