About Me
Early Years & Family
Dedicated Servant-Leader
Early Years & Family
Born in San Antonio, Texas in1963, Cathy earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1985. Cathy has lived in Portland for the past 24 years. She is married to her husband David who is retired from the United States Navy and now employed by the Department of Defense. She is also
Born in San Antonio, Texas in1963, Cathy earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1985. Cathy has lived in Portland for the past 24 years. She is married to her husband David who is retired from the United States Navy and now employed by the Department of Defense. She is also mother to Stephanie who is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville and University of the Incarnate Word.
Community Service
Dedicated Servant-Leader
Early Years & Family
Before being elected Mayor in 2018, Cathy served for nearly 15 years as a Portland Councilwoman and served three terms as Mayor Pro-Tem. She has a long history of community service and has had the privilege of working with many organizations within the Coastal Bend area such as the San Patricio Economic Development Corporation, the Portla
Before being elected Mayor in 2018, Cathy served for nearly 15 years as a Portland Councilwoman and served three terms as Mayor Pro-Tem. She has a long history of community service and has had the privilege of working with many organizations within the Coastal Bend area such as the San Patricio Economic Development Corporation, the Portland Chamber of Commerce, the Portland ChatWork Civic Club, the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend, and the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.
Dedicated Servant-Leader
Dedicated Servant-Leader
Dedicated Servant-Leader
"It has been an honor and a privilege to have served as your Mayor for the past 4 years. I am running for re-election because I deeply care about the future of Portland. We need bold plans for our City and elected officials who care about doing what is best for the citizens of Portland. As your Mayor, I have listened to the people of Por
"It has been an honor and a privilege to have served as your Mayor for the past 4 years. I am running for re-election because I deeply care about the future of Portland. We need bold plans for our City and elected officials who care about doing what is best for the citizens of Portland. As your Mayor, I have listened to the people of Portland and have been their voice, and I pledge to always be YOUR elected official."
MY PLATFORM
Economic Growth & Community Development
"Portland is a growing community and we must continue to manage this growth. Our growth strategies and development plans are serving us well. I will strive to ensure that future growth enhances and improves our neighborhoods and commercial centers. As your Mayor, I will continue to keep Portland the great city it is today."
Public Safety
"Statistics tell us that we live in one of the safest communities in the Coastal Bend. Yet, we must constantly assess and evaluate public safety and give our police and fire department the staff and equipment they need to do their jobs. As your Mayor, I will continue to keep Portland a safe place to live, work, and play."
Infrastructure Maintenance
"From our streets, water and wastewater systems to public buildings and parks, we enjoy some of the best infrastructure in the Coastal Bend. We must continue to maintain our City's infrastructure. As your Mayor, I will continue to keep our infrastructure in tip top shape in the most cost-effective way."
City Accomplishments
Portland Livability
According to the organization Areavibes, our citizens enjoy the highest livability index of any city in the Coastal Bend. This is, in large part, due to the exceptional amenities, low crime per capita, and high levels of citizen satisfaction. We hear, over and over again from our citizens that they feel safe and that they value well-maintained infrastructure. But, we also hear that they want more retail and dining options.
Finance and Taxes
Financially, the City of Portland has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic in a state of financial strength, all the while keeping ad valorem taxes to a minimum. Despite our rapid population growth and the inability to tap the industrial tax base just outside our city limits, the City of Portland ad valorem tax rate has remained relatively flat over the past four years, at approximately sixty-five cents per $100 dollars. When comparing it to property tax rates around the Coastal Bend, our municipal tax rate is in the bottom half. When we consider the amenities offered and the quality of life in Portland, it's truly an outstanding accomplishment and a nod to how conservative the City of Portland is with your tax dollars.
City of Portland Tax Rates: 2021 - 0.657057; 2020 - 0.650959; 2019 - 0.659500; 2018 - 0.649500. Other Cities 2021 Tax Rate: Aransas Pass: 0.784481; Gregory: 0.744060; Ingleside: 0.664422; Sinton: 0.759300; Taft: 0.770000; Mathis: 1.098986
Together, We'll Continue to Build Our Future
Re-elect Cathy Skurow as YOUR Mayor