The winner will fill the spot previous held by LuAnne Oldham, who resigned Jan. 31 because of a family move.
Voter registration will be open to eligible residents through April 3. Early voting starts April 22 and ends April 29. Election day is May 3. Trophy Club residents can check their voter registration status through Tarrant County or Denton County election websites.
Candidates were asked to limit responses to 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers have been edited or cut for style and clarity or to adhere to guidelines.
Garry Ash
Occupation:
VP Strategic Sales
Candidate Website:
www.garryash.com
Contact Information:
817-808-4545
Why are you running for office?
I'm running for office because I believe in servant leadership and have a deep commitment to serving our community. After 11 years in Trophy Club, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges our growing community has faced.
What are the biggest challenges facing the town?
One of our biggest challenges is improving our parks, recreation areas and thoroughfares. These spaces create the first impression for new neighbors, visitors and friends. While we have a master plan in place, I believe in the philosophy of constant improvement. I am committed to working to enhance our community.
How do you plan to address these issues?
I am a U.S. NAVY "Seabee" veteran. Seabees are the Navy's construction battalion, known for their "CAN DO" approach. As a council member, I will bring this "CAN DO" approach to serving our community's needs.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
Committed to guiding Trophy Club toward a thriving future with improved parks, dedicated family spaces, a welcoming home for our senior citizens and a commitment to fiscal responsibility for a balanced budget. I plan to bring creative ideas to enhance our town while listening to the voices of our residents.
Wendie Bailey
Experience:
Several board positions, including at parks and recreation, The Lakes HOA, PTA and and Trophy Club Women's Club
Occupation:
Realtor, All City Real Estate
Candidate Website:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077720314711&%3Bmibextid=LQQJ4d
Why are you running for office?
I have lived in Trophy Club for 20 years and I intend to stay here for the rest of my life. I love the cozy community feel of this town, and I would like to be part of preserving the culture and tradition while tightening up efficiency and improvements to quality of life.
What are the biggest challenges facing the town?
We pay very high taxes and it would be my goal to implement new ideas to offset our tax base. I would also like to try to find ways to tighten up our spending to ensure that we're spending our tax dollars in the best way possible.
How do you plan to address these issues?
Build relationships with the businesses that we currently have while attracting new businesses that suit our community. Also looking for new and creative ways to use our parts department to generate revenue. We also could streamline some of our functions with the town and the MUD.
What would your top priorities be if you are elected?
I think the two biggest things that we need to focus on right away are the taxes and the infrastructure in regards to traffic. I would also like to focus on the relationship between the town in the MUD to see how we can make that more cohesive.
