Government
BY GRACIE WARHURST
WilCo Commissioner Cynthia Long looks ahead after 20 years Cynthia Long has served as a Williamson County commissioner for almost 20 years. Prior to that, Long served two terms on the Cedar Park City Council. Long recently decided not to seek re-election for her Precinct 2 seat when it expires in November 2026. Long spoke with Community Impact about her decision not to run, and looks back on her proudest accomplishments during her tenure with Williamson County. What factored into your decision to not seek re-election? Every time we have to start thinking about, “Okay am I going to run again,” my husband and I talk about it, we pray about it, and this time it was just really clear that it’s like, “Nope, it’s time.” I really feel good about a lot of the things that
we’ve been able to accomplish, and certainly there’s always more things to do, but [we’re] at a good spot that a lot of things that I’ve worked on over the years we’ve made some really good progress on. So, it feels like the right time. What are you most proud of or what would you say is one of your biggest accomplishments? The most obvious thing is the success that we’ve had with our transportation program. Since 2000, the voters have approved over $2 billion worth of investment into our transportation system. And they continue to do that because we’ve done what we said we were going to do. Another thing that I’m really proud of is what’s happened with our park system. We have expanded and added a 1,350-acre park, River Ranch Park, which has sort of been mine to help shepherd along, obviously with the very talented park sta. But to be able to be a part of that from the purchase of the land to the ribbon-cutting at the opening was really special. I sort of feel like that’s my Super Bowl ring.
COURTESY CYNTHIA LONG
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com .
NOW ENROLLING! THERAPY-BASED PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
IS YOUR POOL CRACKED?
Occupational Therapy Therapist Owned and Operated!
Preschool ABA Therapy Speech Therapy
POOLS, REMODELS, AND CRACK REPAIR
www.adaptive-path.com | 100 County Road 180 Cedar Park,TX
YESTERDAY’S GONE WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Donate Online, Mail a Check, DAF, Stock Transfers, Workplace Matching Services we provide:
Independent housing Full-time life coaching Weekly counseling Transportation Employment assistance
Scan Here to Change a Life Today!
Support groups Local resources
512-696-4100
For Contact: Angela Grill | angela.grill@yesterdaysgone.org Mailing Address: 2800 E Whitestone Blvd #120 PMB 163, Cedar Park, TX 78613
@FRONT2BACK_CUSTOM
@F2BCUSTOM
11
LEANDER LIBERTY HILL EDITION
Powered by FlippingBook