Garza Watch
Holding the Travis County District Attorney and County Attorney Accountable on Behalf of Crime Victims
Our Team
Cleo Petricek, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Cleo Petricek is a wife, mother, Democratic activist and former member of the Mexican American Democrats. She is a former probation officer who also worked in social services. She is a co-founder of Save Austin Now, which launched in 2019 to improve standard of living in Austin.
Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Matt Mackowiak is a seasoned communications consultant with high level experience in the White House, at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the U.S. Senate and in winning campaigns around the country. He is Chairman of the Travis County GOP and is a co-founder of Save Austin Now.
Charley Wilkson, CLEAT, Executive Director
Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Charley Wilkson, CLEAT, Executive Director
Charley Wilkison became Executive Director in January 2014 after being promoted from Director of Public Affairs. He is CLEAT’s Legislative Director. Prior to accepting a position at CLEAT in 1994, Charley’s governmental experience included the U.S. Congress, Texas Senate, and Texas House of Representatives. He holds a degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University, Commerce.
Joell McNew, SafeHorns, President
Matt Mackowiak, Save Austin Now, co-founder
Charley Wilkson, CLEAT, Executive Director
Joell McNew is president of SafeHorns, a parent-run organization that advocates for improved safety measures on and around the University of Texas campus.