What you should know
Todd Kana is running against incumbent Buck Perino for Magnolia Council Position 2 in the May election.
The last day to register to vote is April 3, and early voting will begin April 22, with election day on May 3, according to prior reporting.
The details
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Todd Kana
Experience:
Business owner; Nine years municipal budget experience; Fourteen years as a tax lowering mayor
Contact Information:
281-849-8633
Why did you decide to run for this election?
This is an important time for the city with all the growth and the search for a city administrator. We have to return city hall to an atmosphere where employees are comfortable again so that highly qualified individuals don't use retirement as a reason to exit an uncomfortable work environment.
What experience do you have that would help you with this role?
I have 19 years experience as a mayor and a councilman. I have been involved in multiple tax lowering budgets, as well as the search and hiring of three city administrators.
What is your top priority if elected?
Continue to focus on lowering property taxes while also expanding and upgrading the infrastructure. We have to get ahead of the development so that the developers are not inconvenienced by a building moratorium.
What is the biggest challenge facing Magnolia and what would you do to address it?
Water supply and wastewater treatment. The city should remain proactive in the expansion of these services.
How do you plan to address the growth in Magnolia?
The city does not have the ability to just say no to development, so we must continue the expansion of our services. While doing so we cannot lose sight of the fact we owe our current customers the services they deserve. Such as improvement of our current infrastructure, parks, recreation….
Buck Perino*
Experience:
Local realtor; currently sit on City Council
Candidate Website:
https://www.realtoronhorseback.com
Contact Information:
512-364-1303
Why did you decide to run for this election?
I’m passionate about Magnolia’s growth and raising my family here, and I want to ensure our community develops in a positive direction for future generations.
What experience do you have that would help you with this role?
With 15-plus years of customer service experience, I excel at listening, problem solving and finding efficient solutions, skills that will benefit our community.
What is your top priority if elected?
My top priority is managing Magnolia’s rapid growth responsibly while addressing the needs of underdeveloped neighborhoods to ensure balanced development for all.
What is the biggest challenge facing Magnolia and what would you do to address it?
Rapid growth is a challenge. I’d advocate for strategic planning to ensure responsible development, providing resources for both new and existing neighborhoods.
How do you plan to address the growth in Magnolia?
I’ll focus on thoughtful planning and responsible development, ensuring that infrastructure, resources, and community needs are addressed as Magnolia grows.
