BY JAMES T. NORMAN
KEY: *Incumbent
How can Manvel deal with its growth in a scally responsible way? Manvel must balance growth with nancial responsibility by fostering public-private partnerships, securing grants and state funding, and ensuring new developments contribute their fair share to infrastructure. Encouraging commercial development will help diversify our tax base and Continuing to incorporate community feedback into the development of our strategic and comprehensive plans while conducting accurate and thorough analysis of market and demographic data to enable us to make informed and transparent decisions on what areas to responsibly allocate funding in amounts that will not create revenue crises. reduce reliance on residential property taxes. Additionally, gaining more citizen oversight and consistently gathering…
Manvel City Council, Place 4
What will your biggest priority be if elected? My top priority is smart, strategic growth—ensuring that as Manvel expands, we do so in a way that strengthens our community without placing unnecessary burdens on residents. This means attracting more dining and entertainment options, supporting both local businesses and not just big chains, enhancing technology infrastructure and preserving the… Continue collaborative council e orts to plan and execute managed, smart growth strategies that will promote the expansion of healthy economic development and generate revenue for funding infrastructure development and maintenance, sta ng and equipment needed for quality city services provision while also easing the nancial burden to our citizens.
Edward “Ed” Perry* Occupation & experience: veterans bene ts outreach coordinator, MEDC [Manvel Economic Development Corporation], Manvel Charter Review Commission, City Council member www.edwardperry.org Carmyn Robey-Robinson Occupation & experience: software developer, leadership experience, specialist in problem-solving and strategic planning, local business advocate www.manvelproud2025.com
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Robina Spruill Occupation & experience:
Garrett Rossi Knox Occupation & experience: Park Manager for Rossi RV Park and owner of Live Oak Publishing LLC 832-922-8275 www.knoxformanvel.com
Kathryn Ducommun Occupation & experience: caterer, attending council meetings and in uencing new ordinance creation while seeing it come to fruition 832-331-4269 www.katducommun.com
Manvel [Municipal Utility District] Director No. 29, [Manvel Economic Development Corporation] board member, community activist 281-845-4257
What will your biggest priority be if elected? If elected, I’ll prioritize balanced growth for Manvel by improving infrastructure, supporting local businesses and enhancing safety. My goal is to invest in parks, recreation and quality services while preserving our small-town charm. I want every resident to feel heard, valued and connected in our community.
Better roads, better drainage, a well-equipped police force, more parks/green space and the protection of our historic trees. Manvel is a fast-growing city with many needs, narrowing down to a single priority is impossible … we simply need too many things to be protected and improved.
My biggest priority is our drainage and new inclusive parks because both have been personal challenges faced growing up in Manvel. I have been advocating for our home and neighbors for years with new development and proper drainage for all of us.
How can Manvel deal with its growth in a scally responsible way?
Manvel's growth is promising but requires a responsible plan focused on infrastructure, schools and public safety. I support strategic partnerships and seeking state and federal funding for key projects. Growth must align with our ability to provide essential services, ensuring we maintain our quality of life.
Owning a small business and running two others has taught me the importance of balancing a budget. … I like numbers. Manvel will continue to grow and bring in sales tax. Managed growth is something I support. I will not rubber stamp every development that comes before the council.
We have to make better deals with developers. We can’t continue to take a hit on property taxes and see no real bene t. We need to ask more in-depth questions and make sure the language in contracts [is] appropriate.
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