May 2025 Amarillo City Council Endorsements

“I believe that common sense and civility are essential at every level of government and that we must work together to find common ground to serve the people of the Amarillo community effectively. Members of the City Council are the eyes and ears of our citizens and the City Manager. In this critical time, city leadership must resolve current challenges and plan for our future."

“It’s been a privilege to serve my community over the last four years. It’s been hard and grueling work, at times an uphill experience. However, it’s been a worthwhile endeavor. I am willing to serve an additional two years if elected by the citizens of Amarillo. Over the last two years we have accomplished so many things, but there’s still more to be done.
It’s been a privilege to work on this council with these other men. We will remain focused on public safety and critical infrastructure while we move Amarillo into this new year. With your vote and confidence we will continue to serve the great people of Amarillo with a hard work ethic and integrity.”

"We’ve accomplished so much together, but there is more work to be done. I would be honored to continue serving this great city and its citizens."

Tom Scherlen is an Amarillo business leader and community servant.

An alumnus of Frank Phillips College and West Texas State University, Tom worked in business in Amarillo for nearly four decades, including his time as CEO of Austin Hose. A community leader, Tom is the President of the Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, a also member of AMBUCS, has served on the board of the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle, currently on the board of Andrea’s Project and volunteers with numerous organizations in our community.