Every resident’s affordable living is greatly impacted by the Tax Rates set by the City Council. I will approach every tax rate decision from the taxpayers’ point of view and hold the traditional “money grab” mentality at bay to keep our tax burdens under control.

Every citizen has the right to feel safe in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods.  The City Council is tasked by State Law and the City Charter to provide for the safety of the community from the obvious crime rate, roaming dog packs, neighborhood prowlers, car break-ins, and rampant theft of personal and business property. No one should ever be afraid to stroll the neighborhood or ride your bicycle. Children should be able to safely walk to schools or parks.

Your voices demand action, and I hear your pleas for addressing these deficiencies head-on.  

On my watch, you will see action.

I fully support the Police and Fire Departments protecting our city. I embrace competitive salaries to attract and hire the best and the bravest; that they are well equipped to fulfill their duties; and they are extraordinarily trained to answer that call of duty to protect and serve always.

The City Budget is not the City’s money. It is the taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars.  This demands that not one cent be squandered, every budget decision be sensible, and what is enacted be firmly overseen in good faith and with transparency that is above reproach.  Government waste and questionable practices will not be tolerated.

The maintenance and improvement of our streets, water, sewer, and other essentials must be kept in balance, well-funded, and never neglected.  The attitude of kicking maintenance down the road until repairs or replacement become a crisis cannot be tolerated any longer. If future maintenance cannot be planned for and budgeted, then we cannot afford to foolishly build what we cannot keep in good order.

The Texas Open Meetings Act requires that ALL talks toward any Council decision be conducted in open public meetings with only a few very specific exceptions. This has in the past been highly suspect and often abused.  I assure you that on my watch there will be strict compliance with the letter and spirit of the law. You have the right to know, and the city has the obligation to let you see your government at work.

I will endeavor to have every allowable city document available, accessible, and searchable online without the need for overburdensome Freedom Of Information Act Requests. (FOIA’s)

There are only two states in nature – Growth and Decay.  

San Angelo is a shining gem in west Texas and I fully support growing our economy by attracting new companies and industries, as well as existing business retention and expansion to provide employment opportunities for every person to thrive to their maximum potential.

By working with our partners at the Chamber of Commerce, colleges and universities, trade schools, the Texas Workforce Commission, the ASU Small Business Development Center, and others, we can forge ahead into a golden future.

Since World War 2, Goodfellow has trained airmen and now members of every branch of service as well as many from allied nations.  The mission of this installation is critical to the nation and its economic impact is vital to San Angelo’s future. Our relationship with the base shall always be a priority to nurture and grow Goodfellow’s footprint here.

May God bless all who serve and have served.

The national societal homeless crisis must have meaningful solutions implemented with compassion and respect.

I recognize the great works done by our churches and charitable organizations which can be augmented by City policies and ordinances with working relationships much closer than haveever built before.

I will work to achieve what has yet to be comprehensively addressed.

Serving as one of the seven members of the City Council is based on four documents:

- The City Charter – The Council

- Code of Ordinances – Article 1.02 – City Council

- The Oath of Office

- The Council Code of Ethics

Together, these require each member of the Council to represent the people without conflict of interest, personal agenda, or gainand without any special privileges.

I will faithfully follow the letter and spirit of each of these mandates as well as the laws of the United States of America, the State of Texas, and the Ordinances of the City of San Angelo.

So help me God.

May God bless San Angelo and all who live, work, worship, and play here.

Let’s bring CHANGE to San Angelo, Texas!