My Site is constantly under construction as I try to update information on what my calendar holds and what my platform contains.  Please visit often as I add things everyday to try and populate the site with my stance.  In the meantime, contact me by email ed4lv@hotmail.com or by the office cell phone. 804-832-3759.
Preserving Lago's past  while planning for the future.
ABOUT ME

BIRTHDATE: 24 AUGUST 1964 - I share my birthday with one of my aunts.

BIRTH PLACE: Lovington, NM - My parents were in college at the time.  Even though they were native Texans, I am not.  However, I got here as fast as I could.  You might call me a Texan born abroad.

RAISED in Austin, TX.  I attended public school from elementary through high school.  I graduated from Westwood High School in 1982.

COLLEGE:Texas A&M University, 1982 - 1986
Biomedical Science and Electrical           Engineering.

University of Texas, 1989 - 1991
Communications - Radio/TV/Film

FAMILY:  Wife - Kathryn Tidwell - Married 6/23/06
Step-Son - Philip Everett (24)
Foster Niece - Angela Sledge (23)
Foster Nephew - Aaron Sledge (22)
Step-Son - Logan Skurupey (19)
Step-Daughter - Sheridan Skurupey (15)
Son - Jameson Tidwell (14)
Son - Eian Tidwell (10)
4 dogs, 3 cats, and a Pacman Frog.

MILITARY:  United States Marine Corps Reserve
1984 - 2010

MOS: 0311/9999

1984-2001 Bravo Co. 1/23 and Wpns Co.           1/23. Austin, TX.

1991 - Operation Desert Storm.

2001-2003 Operation Enduring Freedom,              PPO, HQMC, Washington, D.C.

2003-2006 Charlie Co, 4th Recon, San           Antonio, TX.

2005 - Iraq Campaign, Camp Fallujah,               Iraq.

2006-2007 - Headquarters Battery, 14th             Marines, Ft. Worth, TX.

2007-2010 - Individual Ready Reserve

Retired Rank:  First Sergeant E8

EMPLOYER:  1995-Present - Austin Fire Department.
Current Rank:  Fire Specialist.
I am not the one with the axe.  I am one of the firefighters you can see on the right side of the roof.
It is official.  I have filed for Mayor of Lago Vista.
My Site is constantly under construction as I try to update information on what my calendar holds and what my platform contains.  Please visit often as I add things everyday to try and populate the site with my stance.  In the meantime, contact me by email ed4lv@hotmail.com or by the office cell phone. 804-832-3759.  Political ad paid for by Ed Tidwell for Lago Vista campaign.