Election
BY SAMANTHA DOUTY
Celina Mayor
KEY: *Incumbent
Eric Becker Occupation & experience: Business owner, Automation Integration & Celina Firearms; longtime resident, city boards, school committees, community volunteer www.beckerforcelina.com
Erica Cornelius Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Ryan Tubbs* Occupation & experience: Business development; community volunteer, infrastructure and growth planning, budget & nancial oversight, economic development Facebook: Ryan Tubbs Celina Mayor
Why are you running for o ce?
I’m running to provide steady, business-minded leadership as Celina grows. As a longtime resident and local business owner, I believe in setting clear direction, maintaining scal responsibility and empowering professional sta to execute e ectively. Strong governance means accountability, transparency and trusting quali ed people to do their jobs well.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
I’m running because I enjoy every day serving Celina, not the milestones. Celina is growing rapidly, and the decisions we make today will de ne our future. I want to ensure we’re scally responsible with our growth, protect our community’s character and always put residents rst in every decision.
What are the biggest challenges facing the city?
Celina’s rapid growth is our biggest challenge. Roads, water, drainage and public safety must keep pace without overburdening taxpayers. We must also maintain scal responsibility while preserving the character, community spirit and business environment that make Celina special.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
Securing additional water supply, managing rapid growth, maintaining infrastructure, supporting public safety and protecting taxpayers are Celina’s biggest challenges. We must ensure roads, utilities and city services keep pace while balancing scal responsibility.
How do you plan to address these issues?
We must align development approvals with infrastructure capacity and long-term utility planning. I support conservative budgeting, strategic partnerships and responsible economic development to diversify revenue. Clear communication, data-driven decisions and proactive water planning will ensure we grow sustainably and responsibly.
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
By focusing on smart planning, strong nancial oversight and building the right management team at City Hall. We must prioritize infrastructure, demand quality development and ensure public safety keeps pace with growth. Residents must be kept at the center of decision-making to ensure proper execution.
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