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Priorities

Working to build pflugerville for the future

Promote a Community for Everyone

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I love Pflugerville and am committed to the betterment of the community. The projects I am most passionate about are centered on making Pflugerville a better place to live and improving our Quality of Life. These initiatives include creative ways to attract more commercial business and destination retail, improving and expanding recreational opportunities for our Seniors and Youth, and revitalizing our downtown providing for a balance of opportunities to live, learn, work and play. The Downtown Action Plan is meant to improve accessibility for pedestrian traffic, provide interactive family activities, and allow for stronger community events and festivals. 

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The fabric of our city is our ever evolving diversity.  Preserving common bonds while embracing being one of the fastest growing cities in Central Texas is key to our collective success. We need to offer a variety of services that encourage people to live and spend here.  We should be a destination for others to visit while providing affordable options to the growing population.   

Support Buying Local​

 

​Instead of being known as a town stuck between a rock and a weird place, I am passionate about partnering with Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) to promote the economic development of the city of Pflugerville and guiding the direction of growth for the business community.  This is why I sit on the board.​

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I am ready to advocate for programs that help put Pflugerville in a position to be sought for business development. I believe we should have a city we are proud to invite others to visit and brag about our range of choices, all while diversifying our tax burden to keep more money back in residents pockets.

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I will continue to focus on creative actions that drive the vision of the Downtown Action Plan.

Secure our Water Future

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As we look ahead to the challenges in the next state session and beyond, it is clear that securing our water future must be a top priority. We often take water for granted, yet it is one of the most vital resources we rely on daily. I am committed to a substantial investment in our water infrastructure while having zero impact on the current tax rate.

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Water security is not just a local concern; it is a statewide issue that requires collective action and foresight. Pflugerville must advocate vigorously for our share of resources to support our growth and ensure that our water infrastructure meets future demands. As we prepare for the upcoming legislative session, I plan to use my experience with state representatives to safeguard this essential resource and build a resilient, thriving future for all.

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Develop for Fiscal Sustainability

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Looking to the future only works if we have infrastructure that scales.  I will work with city leaders to make sure our roads are not overburdened by what our progress will create.  We need roads that won't flood, will reduce commute times, and make our time on the road safer.  ​​

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I will ensure our city facilities also address that growth.  Our city must run smoothly with the necessary services, departments, and government buildings that support a thriving community like Pflugerville.  I believe our ability to support a growing population successfully only happens if we build a strategic plan for the future, not just try to save a few pennies today.  We must look at the long-term impact by not making short-term mistakes.

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