Ronald Block[/caption]
Ronald Block
Occupation: attorney 281-748-2867 [email protected]
What makes you uniquely qualified to serve on City Council?
My experience on the Fort Bend ISD board of trustees certainly makes me qualified for it. I dealt with everything from financial matters to educational matters. I was really dealing with the same kind of issues that City Council deals with, including bond issues, engineers, and all the laws we have to follow from the federal government and from the state government.
Do you think Sugar Land’s transportation infrastructure is able to support the city’s growing retail and housing sectors?
It is horrible right now, and we need to make some changes. It is my understanding that a year and a half ago the city hired an outside transportation consultant. It seems like ever since we’ve had a worse and worse traffic problem. I’m not an expert in this so I cannot tell you exactly what has to be done. Hwy. 6, I think, is probably one of the worst areas in the whole city with frequent backups at traffic lights. I think more has to be done.
Mary Joyce[/caption]
Mary Joyce
Occupation: retired 832-808-1848 [email protected]
What makes you uniquely qualified to serve on City Council?
I am proud to seek this office because of my educational background, business experience, and extensive city and community involvement. I have degrees in accounting and finance, plus 25 years of corporate experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and projects. I bring expertise in business management and will be able to immediately address city issues.
Do you think Sugar Land’s transportation infrastructure is able to support the city’s growing retail and housing sectors?
The decisions made by City Council in the areas of growth and development will impact and determine how our infrastructure holds up and is prepared to meet future demands. Studies suggest that our city and state cannot build enough roads to meet our increasing demand. We need to look at all areas impacting mobility, including improved flow of traffic and lights, alternative modes of transportation and new technology.
Naomi Lam[/caption]
Naomi Lam
Occupation: real estate investor 832-640-3927
What makes you uniquely qualified to serve on City Council?
I have lived in Sugar Land for 31 years. The last five to six years, I was really involved with the city. I served as a trustee for Fort Bend ISD from 2001-03. I know what Sugar Land needs. Also I was a business major in college. I’m also a real estate broker, and I have several real estate properties. I know how the city can impact residents if we don’t head into the right direction.
Do you think Sugar Land’s transportation infrastructure is able to support the city’s growing retail and housing sectors?
If you put any multifamily in, we’re going to have problems with our traffic. Right now, we’re OK.
Peter Simons[/caption]
Peter Simons
Occupation: director of Artifacts Guru 281-725-0189
What makes you uniquely qualified to serve on City Council?
I have actually worked for the city, I’ve lived in the city since 1975, and I have a good understanding of how the city works. I think the four years that I worked as manager of the Sugar Land Regional Airport have really given me a good working knowledge of how the city’s budget and budget process works. That is a huge advantage over anyone else.
Do you think Sugar Land’s transportation infrastructure is able to support the city’s growing retail and housing sectors?
It all depends on the future growth. If we’re going to continue to see more future growth, we’re going to need to rethink the [transportation] system. I know we’ve recently increased the size of Hwy. 90. I think Hwy. 6 is starting to become an issue.
