BY ERIC WEILBACHER
Comal County Commissioner Precinct 1
The consensus from the majority of constituents I’ve spoken with thus far is our issue with WATER. Our local water resources are dwindling at a rapid pace and with all of the projected growth, our already limited resources will become even more scarce. We have to come together and find a solution. What is the most important issue facing your constituents and how would you address it?
When it comes to infrastructure projects, the growth is already here and doesn’t show any signs of tapering off. With Comal County being in between two major cities, I believe we’d benefit greatly from a railway system. It would dramatically cut down on unwanted traffic, pollution, and so much more. Are there any specific infrastructure projects you believe are crucial for the county?
Julie P. Sanders Occupation & experience: Compliance specialist. Property mgmt for HUD subsidiary; insurance agent; account executive juliesanders4cc.com
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The impact of significant growth in Comal County requires Commissioners to effectively work along with local and state partners to respond by strategically planning to implement solutions for county services, facilities, roads, and water. Where applicable, it is critical that we all partner to implement water conservation measures.
Population growth necessitates us to expand services that law requires us to provide as well as respond to the number of vehicles on our roadways. The West Connector project, the jail expansion, JP Court remodels, and annex facilities being discussed by the Planning Committee are of utmost importance.
Doug Leecock Occupation & experience: semi- retired active community servant. Operations management focused businessman www.leecockforcomal.com
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Comal County Commissioner Precinct 3
Much of the infrastructure, either currently under development or consideration, is overwhelming the community. These projects, while some may be beautiful, it is too much too fast. Are there any specific infrastructure projects you believe are crucial for the county?
The rapid growth in Precinct 3 has led to unsafe road conditions and overuse and depletion of our natural resources. This will be addressed by ensuring developers have done their due diligence by providing an environmental impact document and using smart environmental practices. What is the most important issue facing your constituents and how would you address it?
Dr. Tanya Marroquin Occupation & experience:
Science teacher. I care about our environment and the impact it has
on our community. https://rb.gy/s4wbfl
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Our challenges result from rapid growth: public safety, infrastructure, workforce retention, rapid development of rural lands, and maintaining who we are as a people and community. We work daily on all these issues and just this year we’ve updated our Facilities Plan, Parks and Open Space Plan, and Strategic Plan.
We’re working with TxDOT on the intersection of I-35/Hwy. 46 and Hwy. 46 corridor between Boerne and Seguin; planning updates of the tax and elections offices, JPs 1 and 4, court buildings, and jail; and working with our partners to preserve some of our rural natural areas before they’re lost to development.
Kevin Webb Occupation & experience: County commissioner, insurance/securities representative, NBHS/Texas A&M graduate, born and raised in Comal County www.vote4kw.org
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