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- Maintain TAXES at existing levels
- Evaluate the financial health of the city and initiate corrective actions as needed
- Maintain the high quality of essential city services such as police and fire
TRANSPORTATION
- Construct new major arteries such as the Southwest Parkway
- Expand existing major arteries such as I-30 between Loop 820 and Linkcrest in west Fort Worth
- Prioritize roads in need of repair and /or complete resurfacing and take appropriate actions
GAS WELL DRILLING
- Protect the safety and quality of life in neighborhoods. Ensuring that the Gas Well Management Division, within the Planning and Development Department, has sufficient resources to effectively monitor performance of the drilling and pipeline companies
ENVIRONMENT
- Develop effective alternative energy and fuel sources and technologies that can be implemented with minimal impact to the taxpayer
- Protect existing greenbelts and encourage greenbelts in all new development
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Leadership = experience
Overseeing a city like Fort Worth is complex - especially in these challenging times. We need representatives who have management experience. I bring to the job my hands-on experience managing large projects at Lockheed Martin.
- Managed as many as 3,000 people
- Delivered multimillion dollar projects on-time and on-budget
- Collaborative leadership style: listen, ask questions and decide
Leadership = involvement
Leadership also means being involved in our community. I've worked side-by-side with a wide range of people with big hearts and good intentions. I'm honored to have held leadership roles in:
- FW Residential Board of Adjustment
- The United Way
- The March of Dimes
- Crowne Plaza Colonial Invitational Golf Tournament
- Ridglea Presbyterian Church
Leadership = commitment
City Council service is a full-time job. All the leadership skills in the world are no good unless you're willing and able to work full-time. No one understood this more than the late Chuck Silcox. I will follow in this tradition. I've retired from Lockheed Martin and will invest my time doing the hard work of city service. Not ALL candidates can pledge this to you. I will:
- Walk the neighborhoods to seek input
- Meet regularly with city departments
- Answer phone calls from you
- Meet with business leaders in the district
Leadership = independence
I have no political history with the Mayor, other Council members, or any other elected local or state officials that might compromise my commitment to making the best decisions for those I represent. Furthermore, I have no business conflicts that limit my participation in and voting on all issues that may come before the Council. I will be able to freely serve as an independent voice, acting in the best interest of District 3 and the city.
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Your Input Counts!
As we develop the issues most important to you, we would like your input on city services and issues. Please fill out the questionnaire below.
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