24. What is the biggest opportunity facing the city right now? New businesses choosing our location.
25. What is the biggest risk or threat facing the city? Our roadways will see more traffic as population increases. We can get cars off the road by encouraging the use of DART.
26. What kind of city do you want Farmers Branch to be in 10 years? Beautiful parks. Safe streets. Businesses thriving. Residents content and satisfied. Every vacant building occupied. Highway 635 service-road alive with restaurants.
27. What principles would guide your decisions on property tax rates?
Keep taxes as low as we can while maintaining excellent city services.
28. What areas of the budget deserve closer scrutiny or potential reduction? DART negotiations have already been made and further discussions are forthcoming. We should be getting appropriate service for our contribution. I was a voice in favor of keeping DART.
29. What types of businesses should Farmers Branch actively recruit?
Grocery stores, Restaurants, nice Hotels, Barnes & Noble or Half-Price bookstores, Corporate businesses, Amazon distribution center, gas- stations, high-tech companies, sports and recreation facilities, senior-housing options.
30. What is your position on multi-family housing in Farmers Branch? Research the demand and apply appropriately. I don’t want to overbuild these.
31. What infrastructure priorities should the city focus on in the next five years? Continue the street-repair and under-the-street piping programs as scheduled and as needed.
32. How do you describe your leadership style? My decisions will be made with the long-term impact in mind, considering future generations. I will research the issues and listen to professionals in the
field before making decisions. I will study and research the financial implications. I will listen, consider and respect the voice of my constituents.
33. How would/do you handle disagreement with fellow council members? I will listen. I will state my view. I will respect the decisions of my fellow council members.
34. Describe a time when you changed your mind after hearing opposing viewpoints. I thought a firetruck with a extended ladder reaching up four stories was unnecessary until I heard the Fire Chief’s explanation.
35. What is one recent City Council decision you disagree with, and why? I am in favor of a gas station at the NW corner of Alpha and Midway. It would bring a needed service to our community and revenue to the city.
36. Farmers Branch has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years. What specific areas should be the next priority, and why? Eastside. We need prosperous, useful and needed businesses to occupy our vacant buildings.
