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Sustainable growth. We need to allow business development at a faster pace, build the infrastructure to support it, concurrently with support services like police, fire, utilities. But above all, water. We must find a long-term solution that doesn’t rely on Lake Travis. These are difficult long- term goals. They require creativity, perseverance, cooperation, and humility. I believe I have the training and character necessary to make it happen in partnership with our city staff and council. My goals, should the voters re-elect me to my second term on the Leander City Council, include 1) focus on long-term infrastructure planning and projects; 2) increase support for small-business programming; 3) continue funding and supporting Leander’s public safety departments as they expand to meet the needs of our growing population; and 4) support our citizen’s quality of life by establishing a centralized database of local public resources for residents, especially those in crisis. If elected, what are your goals for the city of Leander?
Water is the tough one, and as stated [previously] it will require more than Lake Travis to supply our needs. So, we need to find it elsewhere. How? I don’t know. But I plan to make sure the city puts resources towards finding out and implementing a solid long-term plan. Infrastructure needs to be built in partnership with developers, account for expected growth in the planning stage, not after everything is built. How would you ensure infrastructure, such as water and roads, keeps up with population growth? With our rapid population growth and commercial development expansion, long-term planning, conservation of our natural resources and exploring new technologies are key. Leander’s proactive approach includes creating collaborative opportunities with energy providers like Atmos, [Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.] and [Lower Colorado River Authority]; developers; and the county and state to maintain and update infrastructure needs throughout our growing city. This approach ensures access to more resources, accountability and relevant communication, which ultimately benefits our city and our residents. To ensure infrastructure keeps up with population growth in Leander city, I will focus on generating new revenue streams by attracting new large, medium, and small businesses. This will not only create jobs but also increase the tax base, providing funds for infrastructure development. Additionally, I will work with surrounding cities to find and develop groundwater sources, reducing duplication of costs and ensuring a sustainable water supply for our growing population. Together, we can build ... ** How would you ensure infrastructure, such as water and roads, keeps up with population growth?
Leander City Council, Place 4
Monica Roussel-Methena Occupation: Director of sales and operations at HomeSmiles Austin Relevant experience: MBA in management, project management; chair of Leander Public Arts Commission, Charter Review Commission, Board of Adjustments www.monica4leander.com Na’Cole Thompson* Occupation: Local small-business owner, Leander Beauty Supply Relevant experience: Experienced leader, seasoned professional, longtime resident, business owner, trustworthy, balanced, community oriented, focused, dependable, collaborative www.nacolethompson.com
If elected, what are your goals for the city of Leander?
Leander City Council, Place 6
If elected, I will focus on creating policies that attract and support business-friendly environment to improve the quality of life for all residents, improve and speed up decision-making processes, champion building backup water systems, uphold fiscal responsibility, and prioritize the rule of law. Together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous Leander for everyone. #Reddy4Leander
Pulla Reddy Yeduru Occupation: Senior director of technology Relevant experience: Technology executive, innovator and business owner www.reddy4leander.com
My goals are to continue to prioritize water and wastewater projects, focus on commercial development and primary employers, support streamlined processes and clear communication with residents and those that choose to conduct business in Leander, and to continue work on maximizing our partnership with CapMetro.
By making improvements to our water supply and delivery systems, and approving roadway impact fees, we are working to put Leander in front of the growth.
Becki Ross* Occupation: Small-business owner Relevant experience: Current council member, Leander Chamber board, CapMetro board, planning and zoning commission, 21-year area resident and voter www.becki4leander.com Anna Yelaun Occupation: Business owner, Texas State director Math Kangaroo USA, teacher Relevant experience: Education: MBA, master’s in geophysics, Ph.D. in finance; chief financial officer; business owner www.annayelaun4leander.com
Truly listen to the concerns of the people of Leander and be a resource for solutions, progress, and positive change; enhance safety; nurture a sense of community for all of Leander and strengthen community bonds; economic growth—improve small-business, support infrastructure, and boost our local economy; implement sustainable water management practices and improve our water resources; set the foundation for a thriving Leander and foster a prosperous new generation.
1) Water: Develop and implement new methods of acquisition, conservation and recycling; 2) CapMetro: Comprehensive evaluation of its current impact on our community: ridership, cost-effectiveness, alignment with the city’s growth, current and past investments; thorough analysis of its benefits and drawbacks along with input from residents; 3) Urban development: Use my finance background to work with city planners.
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