BY MATT STEPHENS & LIZZY SPANGLER
Conroe mayor
Todd Yancey Occupation: retired (former owner of Yancey Concrete) Experience: has served as City Council member, Position 1, for the last four years www.yanceyformayor.com
Duke W. Coon Occupation: Hadco International Oil & Gas CEO Experience: former mayor pro-tem, City Council member www.dukeforconroemayor.com
Kristin Wilkinson-Guardino Occupation: former attorney; co-founder/CEO, Champagne Cat Worldwide; semi-retired Experience: BBA, economics; Juris Doctorate (J.D.); private law www.kristinguardino.com
What is your top priority if elected?
Community engagement and inclusion: Building a strong sense of community and fostering inclusivity are vital for Conroe’s well-being and prosperity. As mayor, I will prioritize initiatives aimed at increasing civic engagement, promoting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that all voices are heard in the decision- making process.
Restoring trust and transparency to City Hall (fixing broken policies and procedures); providing our first responders the equipment and manpower to protect themselves and our citizens; protecting our trees and green spaces will be a priority; balancing budgets while lowering high water rates
My tenure as mayor will focus on serving Conroe’s citizens through conservative government and on creating a vibrant and safe city to work and live. My priority is to provide city functions that keep citizens safe, hold taxes reasonably low and provide world- class public services.
How would you approach planning the city’s next fiscal year budget?
Planning the next budget requires a strategic and inclusive approach prioritizing the needs of our community while ensuring responsibility and transparency. Here’s how I would approach it: Assess the financial situation, engage stakeholders, set clear priorities, have transparency and be fiscally prudent.
As mayor I would audit each department for expenditure, cost savings and efficiencies, and then develop a budget with a standard 5% reduction in growth to trim wasteful spending. The reduction would not include fire and police departments.
My approach reflects the values of Conroe citizens using conservative forecasts; implementation of financial and reserve policies ensuring delivery of government services; decreasing ineffective policy designs, e.g., acquiring revenue through fines and fees; the creation of a 20-year comprehensive plan.
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FOR CONROE CITY COUNCILMEMBER: POSITION 2
Conroe First ... Texas Always
Place responsible restrictions on builders with the emphasis on preserving our natural resources (trees, land, water and wildlife) Avoid additional tax growth by making good business decisions. Gross mismanagement of Conroe Hyatt Hotel and Convention Center has resulted in a S&P credit downgrade which significantly increases future cost to taxpayers. Provide Citizens with a better place to live through infrastructure enhancements. Provide Police, Fire and First Responders with additional resources given escalating needs of Community (will always vote for safety) Promote diversity in Community Leadership positions. Maximize opportunities for local services in developing the Community. Keep fighting to lower water rates.
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