VA: I have an opportunity to give back to my city and country after being shot in the line of duty. My three priorities as a city councilman are: the safety and security of our citizens and their property, especially in our schools; lowering property taxes with a balanced budget; and protecting our citizens from the development of apartments or any form of multifamily housing.

RW: In times like these, experience matters. In both elected and appointed roles, I have continually served the residents of Southlake for the last decade. I believe it is important that city council members possess a deep understanding and context related to city government and the complex opportunities and challenges our city will encounter. My opponent is a two-year resident of Southlake and desires to become involved. I am appreciative of that; however, our residents deserve to have a proven, experienced voice on City Council. My priorities will be focused on the following: sustaining Southlake’s high-quality, no-high-density housing; sound financial judgement and reducing property taxes; public safety and well-being, especially our kids; and Southlake business vitality.