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Submitted by john wertz on 2024-10-02 23:47:19

Pros

Christian Conservative Republican
Says individuals motivated to run for public office should also be willing to invest their own money
Disagrees w/current board soliciting bids from contractors on what to do w/the GE Betts property
Concerned that the Howard Hughes Corp may use their land to build multi-family housing. Understands that more multi-family housing leads to increased crime rates, pressure on other services like schools (but misstates that property taxes are collected from residents - they are, but through the property mgt companies).

Cons

While identifying as a conservative, there's no record of him voting in the 2024 primary(he didn't see importance in primary voting). He has since signed an Oath of Affiliation to the Republican Party.
Opposed to high taxes and government waste
Claims County-wide government more efficient than a city government
Thinks bikes will solve our mobility issues
Said crime has increased in MoCo, but not The Woodlands?
On incorporation(initially bought into the Hughes Corp mis-info argument):
- could lead to increased taxes and fees for residents
- might result in reduced services or decreased efficiency
- uncertainty surrounding changes in zoning laws and regulations could negatively affect our local economy and the stability of property values
Regarding mobility:
- Says use of alternate transportation methods (public, bikes, etc.) the solution
- Says speeding an issue in neighborhoods. advocates roundabouts (rather that signaling)