Election
BY COLE GEE
KEY: *Incumbent
How would you approach Tomball’s growth and development? I believe growth should be intentional, not rushed. We should ll vacant buildings, especially in our downtown area, before expanding into undeveloped land. Growth should respect residential areas and be supported by adequate infrastructure and sidewalks. Parking and tra c should be addressed early to serve both residents and visitors responsible.
Tomball City Council, Position 1
What is your top priority, if elected?
My top priority is making sure growth is planned responsibly. Roads, drainage, safety, and parking should keep up with development. I want Tomball to remain a place where singles, seniors, and families feel secure, businesses thrive, and visitors enjoy coming to shop and dine.
Shelley Michna Occupation & experience: small business owner experience; commercial property management;
community involvement www.shelleymichna.com
Improving roadway safety for all residents and families. That includes expanding key corridors, pursuing sidewalks along county roads, and coordinating directly with the County to reduce tra c risks. Protecting children and neighborhoods must come before any discussion of expansion.
Carefully and infrastructure- rst. I do not support reckless growth that harms future generations. Surrounding development already a ects our roads and neighborhoods. The City must lead by prioritizing infrastructure expansion, sidewalk safety, drainage capacity, and ensuring development contributes to a safe, well-planned community people are proud to call home.
Benjamin Scott Sedberry Occupation & experience: chief executive o cer of USA Magnum, a nationwide technology company with a platinum partnership with ...
How would you approach Tomball’s growth and development? Development cannot not be completely stopped. We have to operate within the rules set by our State. Tomball can only do so much. With careful planning & zoning decision making we can be selective. This is why I have been serving the Planning & Zoning Commission for the last 3 years.
Tomball City Council, Position 5
What is your top priority, if elected?
I believe Tomball can do more to support our existing small businesses. Let’s create ways for our local independent businesses operating today to produce even more income which in turn provides extra revenue needed to provide services for our citizens.
Scott Moore Jr. Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to this question by press time.
Ensure the city remains in a sound nancial position and can continue to provide the services necessary to attract and retain businesses and residents.
New development must not have a negative impact on adjoining existing developments. The city’s growth and development should address the de ciencies and opportunities identi ed in the city’s comprehensive plan but be exible enough to take advantage of unique development opportunities.
Randall F. Parr* Occupation & experience: 4 years on City Council; re chief; CPA specializing in governmental accounting; Tomball EDC.
Our schools and our students are so much more than one test on a single day. Let’s Measure What Matters in our Texas public schools.
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