BY DAVE MANNING & AUBREY VOGEL
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Fulshear mayor
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fulshear?
What do you think is the most pressing issue for local residents, and what will you do to address it?
My top priorities are stabilizing city hall; responsible and sustainable economic development of the downtown district; water and wastewater infrastructure; mobility; drainage and flood mitigation; and recreational facilities for youth baseball and softball.
The most pressing issues for local residents vary by geographic location. Flood mitigation and drainage; mobility; water quality and water pressure; and poor cellular data coverage. The last 12 years of unprecedented growth is the key factor for all of these issues. All are being addressed via various initiatives.
Joel M. Patterson Occupation: retired, oil and gas Experience: U.S. Navy veteran, City Council District 4 since 2018, mayor pro tem, Fulshear Economic Development Corporation board 281-734-8510 Don McCoy Occupation: resident/CEO, Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Experience: leadership, business advocacy, community development, creative marketing, promotions 469-688-3269 Dominic Giametta Jr. Occupation: sales executive Experience: business leader and organizer www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61557257547659
If elected, my top priority is to truly represent the citizens of Fulshear by actively listening to and understanding their wants and needs. I will prioritize genuine engagement, ensuring that decisions are made based on the community’s voices, not my own agenda.
The most pressing issue for local residents is likely our rapid growth. To address it, I’ll prioritize sustainable development, attracting and retaining businesses, improving infrastructure and enhancing quality of life. But first, I’ll listen to residents to ensure our actions align with their needs and aspirations.
[The] mobilization of some of the necessary plans for the town. We have great ideas for what Fulshear can become, we just need to get off dead center and get going. From parks and recreation to historical preservation, our downtown district and water infrastructure.
The rapid increase in population and what that does to our community. It is a great thing to see Fulshear grow, but the unsustainable pace we’ve created coupled with a lack of infrastructure creates both a safety issue and pushes us further from the goal of creating a prosperous small town.
Fulshear City Council at-large
What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fulshear?
What do you think is the most pressing issue for local residents, and what will you do to address it?
1. The recent approval by [Texas Department of Transportation] to construct a flyover for the Westpark Tollway over our downtown district. 2. Increasing sales tax is critical to the long-term financial sustainability of the city of Fulshear. This allows aging infrastructure to be less dependent on residential property taxes.
Infrastructure is a very pressing issue. I know City Council addressed this several months ago, but it is imperative that all opportunities, including moratoriums, be utilized to slow growth so the city infrastructure and school districts can “catch up” to meet the needs of the residents who already live here.
Kim Stacy Occupation: insurance broker Experience: eight-plus years Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 4, two years Fulshear Economic Development Corp. B www.kimstacy.com Jason Knape* Occupation: senior director, Global Customer Support, PROS Inc. Experience: conservative; community leader and volunteer; executive business leader www.knapeforfulshear.com
Selection of new city manager. Like any business, the city manager is the CEO and council is the board. It is vital we select an individual with drive, passion for the city, outstanding leadership, and the knowledge and experience to lead the day-to-day operations.
Growth. Controlling residential growth is key to keep Fulshear, Fulshear. Accelerating business growth is key to provide citizens with the products and services they expect while providing a diversified tax base. I will ensure the policies of the city always include this in their context/direction.
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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