CANDIDATE Q&A
Get to know the candidates running in the election
Incumbent
Colleyvillemayor
Colleyville City Council Place 1
BOBBY LINDAMOOD
DAVID KELLY
AMYN GILANI
Occupation: home- maker Experience: Odyssey One Source 1991- 2008, human resourc- es business process outsourcing rm; led BRANDI ELDER
Occupation: founder and COO of JR’s Dem- olition Experience: six years on Colleyville City Council, ve as Mayor Pro Tem; member
Occupation: certi ed nancial planner and principal/partner of Cornerstone Profes- sional Advisor Services,
Occupation: technolo- gy executive Experience: over 16 years supporting the federal government on national security-re- lated issues, strong
over 30 years’ expe- rience in the nancial services industry Experience: mayor of Colleyville 2005-16, active community volunteer, recognized community leader, over 24- year resident
of the Colleyville Audit Committee, Colleyville Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors, Colleyville Crime and Prevention District Board of Directors www.bobby4mayor.com Bobby.lindamood@yahoo.com
background building small and large tech businesses, served in U.S. Air Force as an intelligence analyst, served at National Security Agency, deployment to Iraq in 2007
the executive administration and legal function; 1991-92 Tarrant County Junior College; 1992-95 University of Texas at Arlington; 1999 Diamonds Graduate, Gemological Institute of America www.brandiforcolleyville.com Brandiforcolleyville@gmail.com
www.davidkellyformayor.com davidkellyformayor@gmail.com
www.votegilani.com amyn@votegilani.com
Why are you running for o ce?
Why are you running for o ce?
I am running for mayor to protect a six-year track record of putting the interests of Colleyville citizens rst. I want to continue to protect the integrity of existing neigh- borhoods, ensure that Colleyville continues to provide the best value in the state to residents, keep your city tax bill as low as possible, maintain and improve the high quality of parks and trails, upgrade roads and infrastructure, and provide complete support to the best police and re service in the country.
We have seen the Colleyville City Council being associated with and in uenced by outside political groups. As the recognized leader of the city, it is important that the mayor be actively involved in the community and support all Colleyville residents and busi- ness owners. I am committed to Colleyville, actively involved in the community, and not associated or directed by any outside political groups or individuals. I am running for mayor to bring the focus and direction of Colleyville back to all Colleyville residents.
I was only 14 years old when I witnessed the horri c attacks of 9/11. Since then, I made it my mission in life to serve our country, which led me to enlist in the Air Force at the early age of 17. Now, I want to continue to serve my community and residents by serving as councilman. I want to run for o ce because there are things we could be doing even better, such as strategically planning for economic growth and prosperity, spending taxpayer money more conservatively and re- sponsibly, and improving our infrastructure.
I have lived in Colleyville for 40 years and have watched this town grow to be a lovely, thriving and unique community. Unlike many of our bordering communities, this city has managed to remain a low-density developed residential oasis. I support the vision and the path the current city leadership is on and would like to continue honoring their incred- ible commitment and service by following their lead and maintaining Colleyville’s rural appearance.
Colleyville City Council Place 2
GEORGE BOND
ZAC BUNN
Why are you running for o ce?
Why are you running for o ce?
Occupation: self-em- ployed oil and gas lease and mineral broker and owner of GLB Consult- ing LLC Experience: commis- sioner on the Col-
Occupation: vice pres- ident of research and strategic partnerships, Johnsen Holdings Experience: new to
Colleyville has been such a blessing to my family and me. My wife and I have two boys who have bene ted from the safe communi- ty and beautiful parks, for which I am grate- ful. I love this unique town, and I want to further my service to our community. I look forward to continuing the ne work that has been done by Mayor Richard Newton and all our hard-working city council members and city sta .
The residents of Colleyville are blessed to live in such a wonderful area, and most people I’ve spoken to seem to believe the same. [There are] some areas of struggle we share with everyone since the pandemic, such as sta ng rst responder positions. There are also smaller issues that generate a fair amount of frustration. An example would be the time it is taking to complete the beau- ti cation projects, particularly Glade Road. I think the end result will be appreciated, and I know the crews are doing the best they can.”
local politics, 10 years of experience in public education and eight in nance www.vote4zac.com Zac.Bunn@vote4zac.com
leyville Planning and Zoning Com- mission, two terms on the Colleyville Historical Preservation Committee, Parish Council Member of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church www.georgeforcolleyville.com GeorgeforColleyville@gmail.com
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