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Submitted by john wertz on 2019-10-08 04:07:00

Pros

Woodlands resident since 1990; served on WCA as it transitioned into the Township.
Intelligent and has attorney type knowledge. Interviewed w/smooth answers as most attorneys would. Could be persuasive.
Sees legitimate concern with flattening revenue in light of SB 2 & The Woodlands build-out.
Believes the Township enabling legislation gives the Township the authority to address flooding re: Sec 54 & Sec 49 of the Texas Water Code.
Has reasonable view of The Woodlands Township funding non-profit projects.
Thinks Performing Arts Theater should be privately funded (not through the Township).

Cons

Voted for Beto in 2018. Conservatism may be questionable.
Has some links to the Woodlands Development Company.(Howard Hughes Corporation)
Has not done much homework into the budget of the Township. Seems to lack vision to support running.
Said the Township should be focused on real problems, like flooding, but that's up to MUD's, SJRA & the County (not Township).
Not familiar w/1 yr. handoff of road maintenance from County to City(8:00 mark on video) or 3 yr handoff of Law Enforcement.
Says there are zero benefits to incorporation(11:00 mark), yet the studies are not complete. Closed-minded regarding incorporation. Couldn't think of any circumstances where incorporation would be beneficial.
He's not for blanket Homestead Exemption because "if someone gets benefit of that, others will have to pay more in taxes", until it was pointed out to him that a trade off is to cut spending.
Doesn't attend Township board meetings frequently(31.30 mark).
Takes offense easily. Overly combative. Tends to interrupt when you're speaking.
Doesn't have a good grasp of Township mobility issues/solutions.
Representation of DRC & CSC in covenant enforcement actions could create, or be perceived to create, conflicts of interest.