BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY
Plano City Council, Place 5
What are the biggest challenges Plano is facing? Completing road repair projects quickly. Addressing affordable housing issues effectively. Preserving our top rated Police and Fire Departments and Schools. Safe guarding our quality of life in the face of changing revenue streams with fiscally conservative budget management to keep property taxes as low as possible. Plano needs thoughtful renewal planning for its future. With an aging population and fewer school-age children, we must keep our city and schools vibrant and attractive. To keep our tax rates low, we’ll need to make strategic investments to maintain our roads, libraries, recreation centers and neighborhoods.
How do you plan to address these issues? Solid fiscal management will address many issues. We must implement technology where appropriate to become more efficient. I will work with city staff and have advantage as I have worked with them over the past four years. I will use our Comprehensive Plan to guide decisions, short and long term.
Gary Cary Occupation & experience:
Business Executive leading large organizations, Planning and Zoning 1st Vice Chair, 2025 Bond Committee www.garyforplano.com
We can embrace opportunities like multi-use redevelopments at Collin Creek and Willow Bend, creating community hubs with events, arts, and local businesses. Public-private partnerships will provide these amenities without overburdening taxpayers. Our growing senior population requires a West Plano Active Adult Center to relieve the Sam Johnson Center.
Steve Lavine Occupation & experience: Retired from marketing research; Plano Library Board, chair three years; Parks and Recreation Commission www.steve4plano.com
Plano City Council, Place 8
What are the biggest challenges Plano is facing?
How do you plan to address these issues?
Plano’s challenge is maintaining and improving our roads while minimizing disruptions for residents. Additionally, the redevelopment of aging retail spaces is crucial to keeping our city vibrant, attracting businesses and enhancing our economy.
I plan to address these issues by advocating for a strategic, phased approach to road maintenance that minimizes disruptions and ensures a smooth transition for residents. Additionally, I will support plans that encourage the redevelopment of aging retail spaces, attracting new businesses and enhancing Plano’s long-term economic vitality.
Vidal Quintanilla Occupation & experience: Vice President of Human Resources, U.S. Division–Access Healthcare www.vidalforplano.com
Plano’s infrastructure is aging which strains our finances. Repairs need to be made while minimizing disruption, keeping property taxes low and maintaining high quality services. Additionally, for too long, DART has not provided enough value to our residents. They need to work with the city to make changes.
As former Chair of the Park’s Board, I deeply understand how to deliver quality services to the community. Listening to residents, collaborating with staff and understanding budget constraints are essential qualities I bring to the table. No one will have all the answers together to solve any problem.
Hayden Padgett Occupation & experience: technology executive www.haydenpadgett.com
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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