I am Mark Salinas and I am running to be your next Galveston County Sheriff.  Born and raised on Galveston Island, I am the youngest of three siblings. My parents, Maria Rivera Aleman and Alfredo V. Salinas, gave all their energy to ensure that their children would lead better lives.  My mom worked two jobs, one as a clerk at UTMB and another as a custodian at night. My father immigrated from Mexico and became a citizen of this country while working for the City of Galveston.
I attended Galveston ISD schools and graduated from Ball High, received my associate degree from Galveston Community College and completed my Bachelors in Criminal Justice at the University of Houston-Downtown through the 100 Club Scholarship.