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Roman Forest City Council will hold two contested races in the Nov. 4 election, City Administrator Scott Castleberry confirmed in August.
Some context
While three council positions will be up for grabs in November, Castleberry said Mayor Chris Parr is running unopposed.
The Roman Forest City Council is made up of five council members and a mayor, according to the city’s website. Both council members and the mayor serve staggered, two-year terms.
Meet the candidates
Incumbent Greg Partin will be taking on challenger Ricky Warwick for the Position 4 seat on the council.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
*Indicates incumbent
What makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?
What makes me a qualified candidate is simple: I’ll fight for lower taxes, responsible spending and real solutions for our residents. I am not here for politics, I’m here to fight for taxpayers, protect families and keep our city moving forward.
What measures, if any, need to be taken to address the city’s fast-growing population?
Our population is growing very fast, but the answer isn’t higher taxes or poor planning. The answer is responsible growth. We need a workable efficient plan for growth without wasting taxpayer money.
What are the city’s biggest needs, and how will you address them?
Families are concerned about rising taxes. Elderly residents are on fixed incomes and cannot afford the rising tax rate. Responsible and reasonable spending needs to be addressed, and we need to be held accountable. For example, we are still paying for a drainage project that hasn’t solved the problem.
What is your top priority if elected?
If elected, my main focus will be on lowering taxes, offering exemptions where families need them most, and stopping wasteful spending so every dollar spent benefits the community.
What makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What measures, if any, need to be taken to address the city’s fast-growing population?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What are the city’s biggest needs, and how will you address them?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
What is your top priority if elected?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.
