AB: Continue and enhance the services that are provided for our citizens as well as [make] infrastructure improvements throughout the entire city. Propose the establishment of ordinances that will require new construction to have at least 20% or more green space of their project that preserves and enhances natural vegetation for future generations.

AB: I believe one challenge Humble faces is overcoming the lack of pride the residents have in our city. Humble has the charm and character of an old town with a historic legacy that all residents should be proud of. I want to be a part of an initiative to encourage residents, from youth to senior citizens, to be proud of our community through their involvement.

AB: Within the guidelines of safe practices, I would propose ... reopening Charles Bender Performing Arts Center and Humble Civic Center to the community; resuming services for the senior citizens to avoid isolation and depression; organizing a job fair ... to allow local businesses to showcase employment opportunities; and planning an expo for local businesses and entrepreneurs to share new products and services that have developed as a result of COVID-19.

AB: Since summer 2007, when I attended my first Humble City Council meeting, it has been my passion to beautify Humble and promote the economic [prosperity] of downtown Humble for future generations. I am encouraged to finally see discussion on this topic. Now, action is needed.

BD: Even though I attend most City Council meetings, my first priority would be to work with the mayor and council on the current issues for the city. I would also need to work closely with the city manager and department heads to make sure that I have a thorough understanding of the issues and structure of the city.

BD: The two biggest challenges are maintaining its revenue stream from sales taxes and ... traffic. On the revenue issue, I would continue looking at how to revitalize the downtown area to bring in retail customers and encouraging business growth to increase property tax revenue. ... The best ways to look at what might be a viable option [to address traffic] would be to check on any similar cities to Humble and what they may have done.

BD: I believe the best way to help the city of Humble recover from the pandemic is by supporting our local businesses. By purchasing locally, [we can help] provide jobs to local citizens so they can support their families. Also, local businesses support the local tax base through sales and property taxes that are crucial to the city’s financial health. This helps the city provide the needed services to the citizens of Humble.

BD: In my opinion, the revitalization of the downtown area is a very sound concept. With the current retail business shift away from brick-and-mortar stores to online shopping, the city needs to develop retail sales that generate sales tax for the city, and the downtown revitalization would help that tax base.

PS: Top priorities if elected to City Council are trying to get more businesses in the downtown area, police and fire protection, and beautifying Humble. Also, the drainage—parts of Humble have issues even with small amounts of rainfall.

PS: The biggest problem Humble faces is its growth. Our city is growing by leaps and bounds. It is very imperative that we have adequate police and fire protection for the safety of the citizens of Humble.

PS: [To] help our city to recover, we need to make sure that our city takes advantage of all grants and assistance from the state and federal levels. [We need to] encourage our community to support our local businesses as much and as safely as possible. Our seniors need our support. They miss the socialization, and we need to get our senior activities back up and going.

PS: I feel it is very important to revitalize the downtown area. Other small towns have revitalized their downtown areas and have been very successful. I feel that the citizens of Humble would support new businesses in the downtown area.