KP: I’m running for re-election to city council because I want to get things done for your family and mine. One of the best parts about serving in local government is how close you are to the people and the real impact you get to make on people’s daily lives. I want to make life better for people in Plano.

KP: I began volunteering in our city in 2008 when I was appointed to the Plano Parks and Recreation Board where I served for five years with three of those years serving as chair of the board. I went on to serve on the Plano Planning and Zoning Commission for nearly three years. I was elected to serve the Citizens of Plano in May of 2017 and in that time I have advocated for improving aging infrastructure, investing in the safety of our community, economic development, providing enhanced safety measures on our local trails and lowering taxes. I currently serve as the Mayor Pro Tem on the city council and on the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

KP: Safety: Plano has always placed the highest priority on keeping its people safe. I will prioritize equipping Plano Fire-Rescue and the Plano Police Department with the necessary training and resources to continue to provide a high-level of service with low response times for our citizens.

Mobility: The ability to move efficiently and effectively between home, work, school, and the places we enjoy spending time is a key component to maintaining a high quality of life for our citizens. We must invest in our aging road infrastructure and place a high priority on improving neighborhood streets and alleys.

Revitalization: Plano has always been a thriving and vibrant city that people have chosen to call home. We need to keep Plano a place we all want to call home for years to come by promoting reinvestment in mature neighborhoods and our US-75 corridor.

People: Great people are the heartbeat and core of any great community, and Plano is full of great people. In order to remain a vibrant city, we must continually work to keep our citizens engaged and invested in our community. I will work to build a strong sense of community by bringing people together through the increased use of technology and innovative approaches to enhancing our citizen's quality of life.

KP: Plano’s aging roadways are our biggest transportation-related challenge. Roads in poor condition slow people down, leading to congestion and unwanted car repairs. The City will need to evaluate alternative methods for repair and replacement of our roads that can help decrease the costs of repairs and lengthen the life span of our roads. Utilizing thin asphalt overlays and using advanced software and tracking mechanisms that can better help identify and prioritize the most needed areas of road work will help us maintain the high quality of roads our citizens have come to expect in Plano.

KP: Plano needs more diverse housing options to meet the needs of our community. For example, we have many seniors that would like to downsize from a large multi-story home to a smaller single-story home but have trouble finding an available home. We need to encourage the development of more diverse housing options to be built in Plano, such as bungalow-style housing, small single-family homes and duplexes.

KP: It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Plano over the past four years. There are many things that we have accomplished for our citizens over the past several years such as the redevelopment of Collin Creek Mall, increasing the number of school resource officers in our schools to help promote safety for our students, and the North Texas Municipal Water District's member cities coming together to agree to a new contract that will benefit Plano citizens for generations to come. I'm also proud of the way I have been able to listen to all citizen viewpoints and collaborate with all of my colleagues on council to help find meaningful solutions to issues for the betterment of our city today and in the future. I’m in this for Plano, not for politics.

VQ: There are many reasons why I chose the community of Plano as my home. Its tranquil neighborhoods, eclectic mix of local businesses, highly rated schools, and low crime rate are just a few aspects that attracted me to this suburban community.

VQ: I hold a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources in addition to a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) with an emphasis on health policy and management. Both of my degrees have equipped me with the skills sets and knowledge that will be a valuable asset to the city council.

In the era of COVID-19, my public health educational background will be an invaluable asset. I will help the city council interpret data and will assist in helping to make the most sound community health recommendations.

VQ: My top priorities if elected are education, public health, and economic development. These three areas of concentration arguably have the greatest impact in affecting the quality of life for the residents of Plano.

Over the past several years, Plano has seen an increase in high-density development projects focused primarily on multi-family housing. This has led to overcrowding of our city infrastructure and has increased the population density. The education of our children, the public health of our residents and the economic development of our city are therefore directly impacted making this issue one of my top priorities.

VQ: With the expected population growth in Plano, our commutes will become increasingly congested. Our city’s infrastructure was originally built for a much smaller capacity. The city of Plano and City Council should work together to identify obstacles and propose solutions.

If we are adding additional projects to our city’s deck, then we must be prepared for the effects of such developmental items as it relates to the everyday citizens’ quality of life. Town hall meetings have seen citizens speak out about increasing road congestion, road construction, and traffic flow problems. Clearly residents are frustrated and hoping for change.

VQ: Currently Plano has an estimated 288,000 residents. It is projected that this number will grow to 300,000-310,000 over the next two years. The city’s ability to attract new residents and the many enhancement opportunities for development projects requires us to focus on single-family housing. The available property left in the city should be used strategically for economic development notably for new single-family households or businesses that would support the current quality of life for a suburban environment.

VQ: I’m a very dedicated and hard worker. I pride myself in fully assessing decisions that are placed before me and taking every viewpoint into account ensuring I make the best-informed decision that produces the highest quality outcomes/results. I have a strong work ethic and I believe in integrity, fairness and equality. With these inherent core values, I believe I am qualified to be elected by the citizens of Plano as its next Place 4 Councilman.