I’m not going to Washington to make promises I can’t keep. I’m not walking in thinking I can fix everything overnight.
That’s not honest. That’s not leadership.
But I am going in with a plan to do real work from day one—work that actually helps people in South Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, and Lancaster.

First Two Years in Congress: Real Work. Real Accountability. TX-30.
Ox Nordberg – Candidate for U.S. Congress

Let Me Be Straight With You

Here’s What I Believe

God didn’t create people to be stuck.
If families are working hard and still struggling… If young people don’t see a future… If help exists but never reaches the people who need it…
That’s not a people problem. That’s a system problem.
And it’s our responsibility to fix it.

Phase 1 (Months 1–6): Tell the Truth About What’s Really Happening

We will track where federal dollars actually go at the neighborhood level.
Not averages. Not reports. Real ZIP codes. Real outcomes.
Example: If a job training program is funded for South Dallas, we will track:
- Where the money went
- Who actually received help
- Whether it produced results

If it didn’t—we will say it publicly.

My office will not be a paperwork machine.
We will:
- Resolve constituent cases quickly (target: 7–14 days)
- Track failures across agencies
- Intervene directly when systems break

We will publish a monthly dashboard showing:
- Number of cases handled
- Resolution times
- Success rates

We will also hold:
- Mobile office hours across the district
- Veteran benefits clinics
- Senior Medicare/Medicaid assistance events

4. Healthcare Reality Check

We will hold community listening sessions across:
- South Dallas
- Lancaster
- Duncanville
- DeSoto
- Cedar Hill

We will combine what we hear with data to produce a public:
TX-30 Needs & Gaps Report
This will define exactly where systems are failing and guide Phase 2.

Phase 2 (Months 6–12): Bring Resources Home

We will actively bring federal funding into TX-30 by targeting programs such as:
· Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (job training)
· Community Development Block Grants (housing & infrastructure)
· COPS Program (community safety)
· HHS Maternal Health Grants

To do this, we will:
- Hire a Federal Grants Navigator
- Help cities, nonprofits, and schools apply for funding
- Run grant workshops for local organizations

Phase 3 (Year 2): Accountability and Results

2. Build an Office That Actually Helps People

1. Follow the Money — For Real

Coverage does not always mean care.
We will evaluate:
- Provider availability
- Wait times
- Real health outcomes

We will focus on:
- Maternal health access
- Chronic disease care (diabetes, hypertension)
- Mental health access

3. Listen Before We Act

1. Target Federal Resources That Already Exist

2. Job Training That Leads to Actual Jobs

We will build apprenticeship pipelines tied to real employers in:
- Healthcare
- Skilled trades
- Construction
- Emerging industries
Goal: - 200 residents placed into apprenticeships (Year 1) - 500 residents placed (Year 2)

3. Support Small Businesses

We will help local businesses:
- Access SBA loans
- Apply for federal contracts
- Navigate federal programs
Goal: - 50 businesses supported in Year 1 - 150 businesses supported by Year 2

4. Improve Healthcare Access

We will:
- Expand access to maternal care services
- Support community health workers
- Connect federal funding to local providers
We will also work with local healthcare systems to improve access where shortages exist.

5. Focus on Real School Outcomes

We will:
- Identify struggling campuses
- Connect them to federal resources (Title I, after-school programs)
- Work with local leaders to improve outcomes
Goal: - 5 campuses supported in Year 1 - 10 campuses supported by Year 2

1. The District Ledger (Public Accountability Tool)

We will publish a public dashboard showing:
- Federal funds received by ZIP code
- Job placement outcomes
- Healthcare access improvements
- Casework performance

If something is failing, it will include:
- What’s broken
- What we’re doing to fix it
- Timeline for improvement

2. Work Across Systems to Solve Real Problems

We will bring together:
- Healthcare providers
- Workforce organizations
- Housing leaders
- Transportation partners

To solve problems that no single system can fix alone.

3. Hold Washington Accountable

If federal agencies fail this district:
- We will ask questions
- Demand answers
- Make it public

TX-30 will not be ignored.

HOW WE MEASURE SUCCESS

We will track real outcomes, including:
· Case resolution time (goal: under 7–14 days)
· Number of federal grants secured
· Number of residents placed into jobs/apprenticeships
· Healthcare access improvements
· Number of businesses supported

All metrics will be updated publicly each quarter.

COMMUNITY INPUT STRUCTURE

We will establish small Community Advisory Councils across TX-30 including:
- Faith leaders
- Small business owners
- Educators
- Healthcare providers
- Youth and senior representatives

These groups will meet quarterly to guide priorities and keep leadership grounded in real needs.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Right now, where you live can shape your outcomes.
· Life expectancy can differ by over a decade depending on ZIP code
· Some communities lack access to healthcare providers
· Families are working hard but still struggling

This isn’t just data.
This is about whether people have a real chance to move forward.

MY COMMITMENT

I’m not offering slogans. I’m offering work.
· Discipline
· Transparency
· Accountability
We will learn the system. We will use it the right way. And we will make it work for the people it was meant to serve.

FINAL WORD

This isn’t about politics. This is about people.
And I’m going to do the work.