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Learn more about the candidates running for Texas House Representative, District 98 ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the question provided without attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
Candidate Giovanni Capriglione did not respond to requests for interview.
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Why are you running for office?
My family settled in Southlake in 1997. After retiring in 2022, I saw Texas increasingly controlled by billionaire donors, restricting women’s access to healthcare and devaluing our public schools. Valuing public education, I decided to step up and advocate for common-sense solution that reflects our community’s interests.
What are the biggest challenges facing your district?
State funding for ISDs, which was set in 2019, has not been adjusted for inflation. Consequently, our schools are increasing tax rates, closing campuses, rezoning and selling property.
How do you plan to address these issues?
Increase the basic allotment from $6,180 to $7,400 to account for six years of inflation with ongoing adjustments for future inflation. [I’d] fight against school vouchers. Taxes levied for public schools should fund public schools, not private programs.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
I would invest in fully funding our public schools, fight against school vouchers, repeal the total ban on abortion and implement a $1,000 surplus refund for taxpayers to help with inflation.
Why are you running for office?
Candidate did not respond to request for comment.
What are the biggest challenges facing the county?
Candidate did not respond to request for comment.
How do you plan to address these issues?
Candidate did not respond to request for comment.
What would your top priorities be if you are re-elected?
Candidate did not respond to request for comment.
