JB: Covid has been hard on everyone and especially on business as they not only had to deal with it personally, they had to navigate the issues of keeping their employees and customers safe. League City efforts to support local business must provide a clear and unified, single source, message by gathering all best practice directives from Federal State and Local Health officials. These best practices must be uniform and applied evenly across all businesses. By doing this it gives all business as fair and even a playing field to work from, it is not any governments position to pick and choose winners. Immediate and direct action should be explored as a combination effort with the chamber to advertise all our businesses as open and ready for business. Notifying our citizens and surrounding areas that we are back to business could go a long way to helping some stay in business.

JB: With the implementation of the 1/4% sales tax and the projects approved with the bond issue the city must do everything in it's power to ensure these projects are completed as quickly as possible. All the projects were contracted with an incentive for early completion and penalty for late completion contracts. The greatest thing we can do is be better at adding and upgrading drainage in a strong ongoing method so as to not fall behind. Allowing projects and upgrades to fall behind puts areas of the city at risk, adds to debt and removes opportunities to do work in the most cost and time effective ways. The absolute best approach is to foresee these issues and add the upgrades in conjunction; but where available in advance of their need like the southwest water treatment facility.

JB: Traffic is a major issue in League City. Two items that could help with congestion are: 1. More involvement in the planning phase of state projects. We have all seen projects put in where simple right hand turn lanes are overlooked and added after the fact with additional disruption and cost by not accomplishing them with the initial project. It even happens on city run projects with an example being at Calder and 96.2. Is our timing as it relates to projects that could be done in advance of others to facilitate other traffic patterns or delayed to allow for egress on existing roads. Having the ability to bypass some of the construction areas will often help with congestion.

JB: There are a few things that I bring to the table that separate me from my colleagues. Number 1 is time. Being retired I can commit the time necessary to be involved well beyond just the biweekly meeting and workshops. I commit to attending the groups and committees that council members must be available for to ensure a good working relationship with surrounding jurisdictions and organizations. Number 2 is a proven passion to serve my community as evidenced in my years of attending council meetings, workshops, budget reviews and involvement with Galveston County Community Emergency Response Team as well as my volunteer efforts in League City during the response to Harvey. Number 3 is my work experience in identifying opportunities and problems, working with stakeholders to deliver the best solution for business and government organizations as an employee and a consultant.

RM: As any resident in League City knows, traffic congestion is an everyday concern. League City has already identified 10 traffic/mobility projects, funded when citizens passed a bond in May of 2019. As of today, only one of the projects has begun. It is essential that these projects are completed in a timely manner. Additionally, the city must continue to survey the needs of our city and take a proactive approach when planning infrastructure to keep up with the rapid growth of our city. Signals throughout our city need to be synced and then audited on a scheduled, monthly basis.

RM: I am a mother, educator, and a leader. I want to give back to the community by ensuring there is accountability, responsible growth, public safety, and servant leadership. I recognize the value of being a good steward of taxpayers’ money. As a school principal, I know how to do more with less and will approach the League City budget the same. As a public servant, I make unbiased decisions based on the information presented, which allows me to do what is best for all stakeholders. I know building relationships, and strong communication is key when representing League City.

AM: 14 years ago I went to a meeting about the building of the new clear Spring high school where my daughter would be the first class to attend all four years. A part of the meeting talked about a bridge that would go across Palomino and allow the students on that side of the creek and the buses to get through. That bridge is still not built and has now turned into a bridge to go across Landing Boulevard. This is one example of how studies are done, grants are applied for, public opinion changes votes and nothing gets done. We have to make sure that City Council is a group of people with the integrity to stick by their word and the promises that are made AND GET THINGS DONE! There are many roads “in the works” we just need to make sure and keep them on track. .

AM: I served on the Parks Board to get an insight to the inner workings of the city. I Have been involved in hundreds of city activities civic, community, and charity events throughout my 19 years in League City. I have attended council meetings, workshops, drainage classes, and have been through disasters in the city and have been in trenches working to fixing them. I am a candidate that is a voice for the people, I feel like it’s very important to talk to as many people as possible and find out what your true needs are And be an advocate to get those things done. I have a great talent for calmly being able to listen to both sides, investigate and learn and come to the best conclusion. We do Not need to have a council that fights again! I can fight for what’s right without getting into a fight!

SB: TXDOT and the City have multiple projects lined up over the next several years to alleviate our traffic congestion. As with the other projects covered in the Capitol Improvement Plan (CIP), Council must ensure that city staff has the manpower and resources they need. As the city grows new needs will arise that will require proper planning and sound decision making.

SB: I have worked in engineering and manufacturing for most of my adult life so I understand the challenges associated with large projects. I would bring a positive, well-reasoned and thoughtful decision making process to Council. For new issues I would bring innovative ideas and practical, cost effective solutions, just like I have done over my career.