Election
BY KAROLINE PFEIL
KEY: *Incumbent
West Lake Hills City Council, Place 1
Why are you running for West Lake Hills City Council? Local leadership shapes our daily lives, and I’m passionate about our vibrant community. I’m running to continue fostering responsive government, smart regulations, and thoughtful long-term planning. It’s an honor to serve and help build a city that continues to thrive for both current residents and future generations.
What, in your opinion, are the biggest issues faced by West Lake Hills and its residents? I’m committed to updating our master plan and codes to reflect current needs – preserving natural beauty, wildfire prevention, wastewater capacity, responsible development, and economic sustainability – all while keeping property taxes low and working closely with partners like EISD, Water District 10, and Travis County ESD 9.
Dana Harmon* Occupation & experience: Energy industry advisor, business owner, industrial engineer, community volunteer, Eanes ISD parent, incumbent council member www.danaforwestlakehills.com Joe Swider Occupation & experience: Medical Director/Team leader of medical startup, promoting collaboration/ positive health outcomes, Army Veteran/Medic www.swiderforwestlake.com
Lower property taxes will be my singular issue. They’re increasing by 10% a year and putting undo strain on many in this community. I will invite the other members of the City Council, and the mayor, to have a sit down with Travis County to accomplish this.
Higher and higher yearly property taxes weighing on the budgets of everyone, and further fire hardening of our community with forest fire risk and mitigation strategies. We’ve all seen Pacific Palisades. We’re very similar communities. If elected, I’m not going to let that happen here.
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