Uncle of Robb Elementary shooting victim sworn in as UCISD school board member Jesus ‘Jesse’ Rizo among three candidates elected to board
UVLADE, Texas – The uncle of a Robb Elementary School shooting victim was sworn in as a member of the Uvalde CISD’s school board.
Jesus “Jesse” Rizo was sworn in as a trustee during a Monday afternoon board meeting. He won the seat during elections earlier this month.
Rizo is the uncle of Jackie Cazares , one of the 19 students and two teachers killed in the May 2022 shooting.
Rizo was among three candidates from a field of seven to be elected to at-large seats.
He joins Jaclyn Gonzales and incumbent Cal Lambert as the sworn-in board members.
Along with Gonzales, Rizo was appointed to approve monthly bills and statements for the board.
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