Conroe - Montgomery Edition | April 2024

Election

How would you approach planning the city’s next fiscal year budget? A. Using my financial knowledge to restore accountability and transparency during this crisis period of excessive debt.; B. Running the city like a business rather than a government entity. This would include justification of spending that produces the best results for citizens.; C. Providing third party audits of each department.

Conroe City Council, Place 1

What is your top priority if elected?

A. Restoring accountability for financial decisions based on policy and procedure.; B. As chairman of the CIDC, I am tasked with bringing new business to the city of Conroe which will produce new property and sales tax revenue.; C. Growing city revenue and reducing indebtedness.; D. Improving our bond rating ...

David Hairel Occupation: retired business owner Relevant experience: founder and CEO of nationally known technology company, member of multiple boards and foundation president www.davidforconroe.com Susan Johnson Occupation: real estate broker Relevant experience: bachelor’s degree in communication from UT; has served in leadership roles www.facebook.com/susanforconroe

(1) Safety and security of our residents. (2) Promoting Conroe to attract commercial, retail and residential business in order to increase sales tax revenue. With a big emphasis on promoting the Hyatt Hotel to make it profitable. (3) Transparency at City Hall so that we can work together to make ...

First of all, we need to make sure that adequate time is allowed to evaluate year-over-year performance before budget decisions are made. Collaboration between the mayor/City Council and city departments to prioritize budget line items. Evaluation of what’s working and what isn’t working and making appropriate decisions. We need ...

My top priority is to serve the people of Conroe.

One way to approach planning the next budget is to meet with department heads and front line works to adjust the needs.

Carl White Occupation: Camlight Video Productions Relevant experience: public servant

www.facebook.com/ carlforconroecouncil

To help the residents that live there by making sure things like roads, parks, jobs, infrastructure and community activities are stable and safe for everyone. Hold high standard to education to make sure kids get good education

Figure out what roads and buildings need repairs, make sure police and fire department have what they need to do their jobs. Budget money for equipment, training, hiring and infrastructure if needed. Set money aside to keep local parks and libraries clean and operating, as well as making sure the ...

Thomas R. Bersch Occupation: retired; also invests in real estate in Conroe Relevant experience: has worked in city council in Wisconsin, volunteer throughout Conroe 832-517-1958

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