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VOTER GUIDETHURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020

CITY OF CEDAR PARK • LEANDER ISD • WILCO SHERIFF • WILCO ATTORNEY Stan O. Springerley for County Attorney Fiscally responsible, socially inclusive. forwilco.com •SOS Former appointed counsel to Smith County Commissioners Court (Tyler, TX) • Current Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court • 20 years licensed attorney with both private and public experience • Cedar Park resident, lifelong Texan

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I am a very conservative Republican but I am supporting Democrat (yes I said Democrat) Stan O. Springerly for County Attorney because the office under Dee Hobbs is a complete and total mess, it’s in complete disarray.

#Integrity #Equity #RestoreBalance #Transparency

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2 HILL COUNTRY NEWS VOTER GUIDE 2020 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 ELECTION 2020 ARE YOU VOTE READY? Early Voting Runs EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

Oct. 13-30, 2020 Dates and Times for All Locations: CEDAR PARK LEANDER Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Friday, Oct. 30: Public Library, 550 Discovery Boulevard Pat Bryson Municipal Hall, 201 N Brushy Williamson County Elections officials want all registered 7 am to 7 pm (except Sundays) Cedar Park Randalls, 1400 Cypress Creek Street, 78641 voters to be “vote ready” for the November 3 election. This Sunday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 25: Road, 78613 means reviewing your ballot, making a plan for when and 1 pm to 6 pm LIBERTY HILL where to vote, and bringing your ID. GEORGETOWN Liberty Hill Municipal Court, 2801 RR 1869, MAIN LOCATION The Worship Place Church, 811 Sun City 78642 Sample ballots are available now on the Elections website Georgetown: Williamson County Boulevard, 78633 at https://apps.wilco.org/elections/default.aspx. Voters Georgetown Annex, 100 Wilco Way, HR108 Georgetown ISD Technology Building, 603 ROUND ROCK can mark their paper sample ballot to take into the polling NOTE: Limited Ballot voting will be Lakeway Drive, 78628 Baca Senior Center, 301 W Bagdad Street, location. Mobile phones cannot be brought out and used to conducted at the MAIN LOCATION only. Georgetown Randalls, 5721 Williams Drive Building 2, 78664 Parks & Recreation Administration Round Rock Randalls, 2051 Gattis School review or check information while in the polling location. Branch Locations: Building, 1101 North College Street, 78626 Road, 78664 Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, and runs through AUSTIN Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Friday, Oct. 30. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Anderson Mill Limited District, 11500 El HUTTO Great Oaks Drive, 78681 on Sundays when they are open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Early Salido Parkway, 78750 Wilco Hutto Annex, 321 Ed Schmidt Williamson County Jester Annex, 1801 E RE Hartfield Performing Arts Center, 5800 Boulevard, Suite 100, 78634 Old Settlers Boulevard, 78664 voting locations are listed on the website at https://www. McNeil Drive, 78729 wilco.org/Departments/Elections/Voting-in-Person/Ear- Spicewood Springs Library, 8637 JARRELL TAYLOR ly-Voting and below. Spicewood Springs Road, 78759 ISD Administration, 108 East Avenue F Taylor City Hall, 400 Porter Street, 76574 On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Any Williamson County regis- tered voter can vote at any of Williamson County’s 57 Vote Center locations. A list of election day Vote Centers can be found here: https://www.wilco.org/Departments/Elections/ ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS Voting-in-Person/Election-Day and below. AUSTIN GEORGETOWN LIBERTY HILL To find the closest polling location near you and to check Anderson Mill Limited District 11500 El Cowan Creek Amenity Center 1433 Cool Liberty Hill Municipal Court 2801 RR 1869 wait times for early voting and Election Day voting, click Salido Parkway 78750 Spring Way 78633 78642 here: https://www.wilco.org/votinglinetimes Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 First Baptist Church-Georgetown 1333 W Liberty Hill High School 16500 W SH 29 Remember to bring one of the seven acceptable forms of Anderson Mill Road 78750 University Avenue 78628 78642 Gateway Church 7104 McNeil Drive 78729 Georgetown Annex 100 Wilco Way HR108 Santa Rita Ranch House 175 Elizabeth Park photo ID with you when you go to vote. See Voter ID FAQs. Hartfield Performing Arts Center 5800 Georgetown Housing Authority 210 W Road 78642 For those who have requested Ballot by Mail, the Wil- McNeil Drive 78729 18th Street, Building 1 78626 liamson County Elections Department has begun mailing Pinballz Lake Creek 13729 N US 183 Hwy Georgetown Randalls 5721 Williams Drive ROUND ROCK out those ballots. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 23, 78750 78633 Baca Senior Center 301 W Bagdad Avenue Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex 10211 W GISD Technology and Nutrition Building Building 2 78664 2020. To apply, go to https://www.wilco.org/Departments/ Parmer Lane 78717 603 Lakeway Drive 78628 Brushy Creek Community Center 16318 Elections/Voting-By-Mail. Ballots may be returned by mail, Lord of Life Lutheran Church 9700 Neenah Parks and Recreation Administration Great Oaks Drive 78681 contract carrier or voters may hand deliver only their own Avenue 78717 Building 1101 N College Street 78626 Cedar Ridge High School 2801 Gattis Rattan Creek Park Community Center 7617 Southwestern University- Robertson School Road 78664 marked mail ballot to the Elections Department, 301 S.E. Elkhorn Mountain Trail 78729 Center 930 Southwestern Boulevard 78626 Dell Diamond - United Heritage Center Inner Loop, Georgetown, Texas, during regular business Spicewood Springs Library 8637 The Worship Place 811 Sun City Boulevard 3400 Palm Valley Boulevard 78665 hours and extended hours during Early Voting and on Spicewood Springs Rd 78759 BARTLETT Fern Bluff MUD Community Center 7320 Election Day. Photo ID laws are applicable to all voters that Bartlett Town Hall 140 W Clark Street GRANGER Wyoming Springs Drive 78681 76511 First Baptist Church 301 E. Mesquite 76530 Round Rock Presbyterian Church 4010 Sam hand deliver their ballots and voters hand delivering a mail Bass Road 78681 ballot must also sign a roster. Ballots may be hand-deliv- CEDAR PARK HUTTO Round Rock Randalls 2051 Gattis School ered as soon as it has been received and voted. Voters can Cedar Park High School 2150 Cypress Hutto Administration Building 200 College Road 78664 track the status of their ballot at https://www.wilco.org/ Creek Road 78613 Street 78634 Round Rock Sports Center 2400 Chisholm Cedar Park Library 550 Discovery Wilco Hutto Annex 321 Ed Schmidt Blvd. Trail 78681 BBMstatus. Boulevard 78613 Suite 100 78634 Sleep Inn & Suites 1980 South IH 35 78681 Safety protocols will be followed in all voting locations. Cedar Park Randalls 1400 Cypress Creek Teravista Community Center 4211 Teravista Poll workers will be required to wear a face covering, and Road 78613 JARRELL Club Drive 78665 voters are strongly encouraged to wear them as well. Dis- Cedar Park Recreation Center 1435 Main Jarrell ISD Administration 108 E Avenue F The Fellowship Church of Round Rock St- Town Center 78613 76537 3379 Gattis School Road 78664 tancing of equipment and those standing in line will be used Mason Elementary School 1501 N Lakeline Williamson County Jester Annex 1801 E to avoid people standing closer than 6 feet to one another. Boulevard 78613 LEANDER Old Settlers Boulevard 78664 Hand sanitizer will be available to use. Equipment will be Vista Ridge High School 200 S Vista Ridge Leander Church of Christ 300 Crystal Falls Boulevard 78613 Parkway 78641 TAYLOR wiped down regularly. To watch a video on all safety precau- Leander High School 3301 S Bagdad Road Main Street Events Center 3101 North tions that will be in place, go to https://www.youtube.com/ COUPLAND 78641 Main Street 76574 watch?v=zgnhLaX8Eug&feature=emb_logo. St Peter’s Church of Coupland 108 Wathen Leander Public Library 1011 S Bagdad Taylor City Hall 400 Porter Street 76574 T All voting information is available on the Elections Street 78615 Road 78641 Pat Bryson Municipal Hall 201 N Brushy THRALL website at www.wilco.org/elections. The Elections phone FLORENCE Street 78641 St John Lutheran Church 409 S Main Street line will be answered during business hours for additional Andice Community Center 6600 FM 970 Rouse High School 1222 Raider Way, questions at 512-943-1630. Florence High School Gymnasium 401 FM 78641 WEIR 970 76527 The Crossover 1717 Scottsdale Drive First Baptist Church of Weir 315 FM 1105 See VOTER ID FAQ page 15

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CITY OF CEDAR PARK them. One possibility would be tak- How will you make City Council council will be controlled by one PLACE TWO ing a hard look at possible local tax meetings less divisive? political party’s extremist wing led CANDIDATES breaks for them during this crisis. By changing our ordinances and by Council Member Tim Kelly— charter to create consequences the most divisive representation MAYOR In your opinion, what is the for those council members who this city has ever seen. Or you most important issue in this race? publicly and personally attack or can vote for our city council to It is critical to stop Austin from threaten residents, staff, and fel- be controlled by the residents of creeping into Cedar Park and neg- low council members. This outra- Cedar Park. I believe in our resi- atively influencing our wonderful geous behavior we’ve experienced dents—their efforts to unify our city by bringing its progressive, the last year from two of our city in this crazy year have been liberal agendas here. Unlike Aus- council members has been a first heart-warming. During COVID, I tin, I will never defund the police for me since I’ve been on council. have witnessed our residents come and will fully fund ALL of our first It was frustrating not to be able together to help each other, and I responders. I will work to keep to enforce consequences because know this represents the majority MEL KIRKLAND Cedar Park the healthy, vibrant our charter doesn’t address those of our city. I feel strongly about I have lived in Forest Oaks in community we all know and love. types of things. I look forward to all residents having a voice. We Cedar Park since 2005. I have own changing that. In an effort to de- represent the people. We should JIM RICHARDSON a business that provides project How are you the candidate best crease the divisiveness, I will also not be controlled by any political development and implementation My name is Jim Richardson. I suited to address these ques- continue to do more of what I’ve party, not by any one individual, services for the landscaping indus- have worked for a fortune 500 tions? been doing by simply remaining and certainly not by fringe extrem- try. I also volunteer for the city and company for over 38 years doing The current mayor has wasted calm and focused on what’s best ists. This is an important election, several charities in the community. electrical engineering and project the City Councils’ time on political for Cedar Park. Getting caught up where precisely this issue will be Starting in late 2005 with the Tour- management. My family and I divisiveness and criticism of other in divisive attention grabs is never decided for Cedar Park. Our city is ism Advisory Board, the Community have lived in Cedar Park for over Council members. I will not waste the best thing for our city. voting for UNITY—or it’s voting for Development Corporation (4B), and 22 years. I served as our HOA Presi- the Councils’ valuable time on DIVISION. It’s really that simple. the City Charter Review Board. I dent for 7 years and am a Republi- political posturing and punitive What is the biggest priority for currently serve on the City Council, can precinct chair for Pct 287. political measures. Instead, I will Cedar Park’s growth? and serve as the Mayor Pro-Tem,

keep the focus on handling the Cedar Park has little land left. How are you the candidate best and am a member of the Economic How will you make City Council important business of running the So every development creates two suited to address these ques- Development Subcommittee, the meetings less divisive? city as we look to the future. issues: (a) how will it diversify the tions? Brushy Creek Regional Utility Board, I do not agree with my opponent property tax base for our current In the seven years I’ve served on and Capitol Area Council of Gov’ts. politicizing issues he disagrees with. Why should we vote for you? residents, and (b) how will it cre- the council, including currently as I am also the council liaison of Our city needs a Council that can I have the capabilities and leader- ate friction with current, surround- Mayor, I’ve always listened to all Library Foundation Board, the past function effectively under good ship qualities that Cedar Park is in ing developments? We will handle of our residents—not just those President of the Forest Oaks HOA, experienced leadership to do its dire need of. I will take the political each of these through our Planning that live where I do or who think and a volunteer with LEEF, Reveal job, and not waste valuable time . infighting out of the business of the & Zoning process and our council’s exactly like I do. I don’t pander to Resource Center, Heroes Night Out, We need to turn down the politics City Council and will work with all Future Land Use Petition Process— political parties, and I don’t try the 100Club, the Labybird Wild- in Cedar Park and focus on making Council members to facilitate good, by openly communicating with our to tell the other council members flower Center, NPSOT, and TNLA. great decisions for our residents. citizen-oriented decisions and get residents. what to do. I reject the extremists Every Council member deserves to the important work done efficiently in both parties. That’s what a may- How will you make City Council be treated with respect and to be and with civility. What is the biggest priority for or is supposed to do. My opponent meetings less divisive? heard. post-COVID-19 recovery in the has done the exact opposite of Unfortunately there isn’t a lot City? this. you can do to keep someone that What is the biggest priority for We must do everything we is insistent upon creating division Cedar Park’s growth? can to help our local businesses Why should we vote for you? on our dais or in our community The biggest priority for Cedar survive. COVID-19 is the most chal- I’ve been serving our city the tamed. But I can choose how I Park is balancing the needs of our lenging thing I’ve had to handle in last 10 years – as Mayor, as a respond. If I respond recklessly citizens with the desires of our public service. It’s uncertain, it’s council member, and as a board it will only escalate the negative developers as we build out the rest demanding, it’s unprecedented, member – working hard to help attention it brings to our communi- of the undeveloped land in the city. and it constantly divides our resi- build Cedar Park into what it is ty. So I have try to do the opposite. Growth must be managed effective- dents—who have deeply personal today. Our Cedar Park community I have ignored the personal attacks ly. Also, traffic needs to be better and individualized opinions and is consistently ranked as one of and do my best to turn negative managed to facilitate the flow of beliefs about every decision being the best and safest places to live comments into positive messages traffic instead of restricting it. We made about it. It obviously impacts in Texas and in the US. People are for our community. I stick to what is true and do what I can to deescalate need a plan for another east west CORBIN VAN ARSDALE (I) our revenues, which in turn impact moving here. Employers are mov- the rhetoric because I feel like that thoroughfare that would run all the I’m a 5th-generation Texan. our ability to provide services. But ing here. Our staff loves working is what our residents deserve. I do way to IH35 to relieve congestion Stephanie and I have five chil- our businesses are our lifeblood. here. And with COVID uncertain- hope that we are able to put some on 1431. dren. I’m the current Mayor, and We have helped them, and we ties and complexities still very consequences for councilmen that a former council member and must continue to do so. much being worked through, this is choose to attack our residents into What is the biggest priority for state legislator. I’m president of not the time to put someone with our charter in the very near future, post-COVID-19 recovery in the a statewide business association. In your opinion, what is the zero city experience into the may- but until then I will keep fighting City? I graduated from UT-Austin with most important issue in this race? or position. Listening, knowledge, to keep the negativity and toxic Our local businesses are suffering degrees in Finance and Law—and The Cedar Park city elections discipline, stamina, non-partisan- behavior the best way I know how. as this pandemic continues. I will lettered in baseball. I’ve lived in really aren’t that complicated. If ship, and a steady hand are what Cedar Park is better than that and as focus on creative ways to help Cedar Park ten years. you vote for the extremists, the our city needs right now as mayor. a leader in this community, it is my

4 HILL COUNTRY NEWS VOTER GUIDE 2020 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 ELECTION 2020 job to make sure I’m representing all business and pursue policies and Why should we vote for you? Texas as a child. Moved back to Ce- Our explosive population growth of the residents positively to counter marketing strategies that promote Having conversations about our dar Park in 2013. I have a BS in social is creating several problems that the negativity. consumer activities. GREAT community is one of my fa- science and communications. I own our city council is failing to address. vorite things to do. Making myself a small business, 90 Degrees Agency, First, compared to other cities of What is the biggest priority for In your opinion, what is the most available in the community and a marketing, advertising, and gov- the same population, our police Cedar Park’s growth? important issue in this race? listening to all before making deci- ernmental relations firm. Member of department is understaffed. Our We need to represent, support The most important issue we are sions that affect them is one of my the Chamber of Commerce and 100 police chief asked for more officers, and protect our citizens while facing is who will represented. We top priorities. You should vote for Club of Central Texas. and the city council denied his allowing all to enjoy the Cedar Park have people on council who do not me because I always put the interest request. We must fully fund and experience. The biggest issue for support or represent all of the res- of residents and business before Cedar Park is continuing to grow idents. They believe they should anything else. Supporting each How will you make City Council support our police department. and diversifying our economy by only have to resent those that other, understanding one another’s meetings less divisive? Second, we must expedite our road bringing good quality employers to voted for them. They prefer state traditions, values and experiences is My opponent has been the projects. The current road plan Cedar Park. Business growth adds and national issues over the needs what allows Cedar Park to flourish leader of the divisiveness. He has is years behind our traffic needs jobs and taxes. The taxes generated of the residents and business. and grow stronger as a community. wasted countless amounts of tax- and will only get worse once the allows city government to lower the When I am re-elected I will request payer money and countless hours Bell Boulevard construction starts. tax rate for homeowners. several changes to our city charter of wasted city council meetings on Third, our city council has approved that clarifies the terms under which a personal vendetta against other more apartments this year than the What is the biggest priority for a council member serves and place councilors. My opponent has called past 5 years combined. We can’t post-COVID-19 recovery in the consequences for poor actions. special council meetings just to effectively cut property taxes for City? serve his own agenda. I, on the our families, because the council The city doesn’t make the rules, How are you the candidate best other hand, have worked to help has chosen apartments over family we follow the guidance provided by suited to address these questions? elect four of the current councilors. homes. the Governor’s office and our two I believe that my experience and county judges. The biggest priority personality gives me the ability to I have positive relationships with is making sure that we can open up work with others. Nothing can a majority of the council and am What is the biggest priority for responsibly. We must work with progress forward by itself. I have willing to work with the others for post-COVID-19 recovery in the our business community to help a proven track record of working the betterment of Cedar Park. City? bring awareness about the services through complex city issues and We need to continue to attract provided by our local business own- finding the best solutions for our BOB CORNELIUS What is the biggest priority for new businesses and continue ers, help them network with other citizens. Born in Austin and lived in Central Cedar Park’s growth? supporting the small businesses It’s your voice.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 | VOTER GUIDE 2020 HILL COUNTRY NEWS 5 ELECTION 2020 already in our community. For us to lack of vision and a lack of leader- I believe in data-driven analy- Why should we vote for you? gridlock from unchecked sprawl. fully recover, our businesses have ship. If you elect me, I will bring the sis coupled with active dialogue I bring important experience in to get back to better than normal. vision and leadership to the city with stakeholders to address the working directly with the city, with What is the biggest priority for We also need to trust our small council that is desperately needs. I expansion of the city’s infrastruc- city boards and commissions, with post-COVID-19 recovery in the businesses to do what’s right. They humbly ask for your vote. ture, address safety, mobility and city staff, with business leaders, the City? will do what is necessary to keep livability for our citizens, as well as chamber, and with citizens of all To restore the restaurants and themselves, their employees, and PLACE FOUR supporting economic development. political backgrounds. I’ve served businesses that have suffered the their customers safe. We as Cedar in volunteer positions with consid- most in the course of the pandem- Park residents need to continue What is the biggest priority for erable financial responsibility. I’ve ic, and which are vital to making shopping local and dining local. post-COVID-19 recovery in the had to make critical decisions with this city a better place to live, work Spending locally will create a faster City? regard to budgets and spending and play. recovery. Small businesses, which employ priorities, and I’ve had to help build many citizens, have been greatly consensus on important matters In your opinion, what is the In your opinion, what is the impacted by COVID-19. First, I of land use and development. I’ve most important issue in this most important issue in this race? will be motivated to help existing sat in the chairman’s seat of a city race? The most important issue in the businesses retain primary jobs, board meeting at 10:30 at night with To keep us growing with the race for Cedar Park City Council access resources and connections a contentious issue deadlocked at 3 future in mind, by encouraging Place 2 is deciding what kind of for support and future growth. to 3; everyone’s tired and mad, but new development to be pedes- councilor you want. My opponent Furthermore, the burdens on local they are looking at you for leader- trian-friendly and designed to has spent the past 2.5 years raising ERIC BOYCE non-profit organizations have ship to get them through. I relish conserve water and energy so that your taxes, adding millions of dol- Eric Boyce, 14-year Cedar Park increased, and I believe my role can that role, I embrace that role, and I we don’t strain resources as our lars to the city budget, and creating resident, local business owner; help generate both helpful connec- embrace the challenges of bringing region continues to grow rapidly. divisiveness by serving his own served on Economic Development tions and positive communication. people together to drive consensus political agenda on the city council. Board, Planning & Zoning Com- and solutions. How are you the candidate best I have a plan to cut your proper- mission, LEEF Board, Chamber In your opinion, what is the suited to address these ques- ty taxes, spend your tax dollars Legislative Committee, Chamber most important issue in this race? tions? wisely, and already have a working Small Business Assistance program, Restoring constructive dialogue My experience in the military relationship with a majority of Volunteer @ Reveal Resource & enhancing community engage- and as an attorney has taught me the city council. I can bring civility Center. ment and dialogue; making citizens to effectively build a winning team, back to the council, so we can start believe their voice is heard, their find common ground and accom- working on the real issues of prop- How will you make City Council ideas important, and emphasizing plish the mission, I think that erty tax reform (lowering property meetings less divisive? their important role as stakeholders experience is exactly what the city taxes), fully funding our police/ Start with an inherently colle- in the growth of our infrastructure, needs now. fire departments, and expediting gial and open-minded approach, our city budget, our economic infrastructure projects to meet our focus conversation solely on what growth, and the forging of our Why should we vote for you? population growth. represents the best interests of lasting identity as a city and com- I want people to vote for me the city, and address divisions munity. JIM PENNIMAN-MORIN because they know I have the How are you the candidate and differences of opinion with After graduating from West city’s long-term interest at heart best suited to address these humility, direct dialogue and critical How are you the candidate best Point, I led paratroopers in Iraq and that I have a practical vision questions? conversation using approaches suited to address these questions? and Afghanistan, where I learned for how the city can continue to I have a unique perspective of learned during my Leadership Aus- I have a passion for service, the value of leading by listening. grow in a way that will benefit not Cedar Park. My family has been tin Essential program. I will also having been involved as a volun- I’m a lawyer, father of six, and just me and my six kids, but future here for nearly five decades. I attempt to diffuse adverse citizen teer and servant leader within someone who loves Cedar Park not generations as well. can draw from our past to build communication by promoting ongo- my local and faith community, my only for what it is, but also what it a foundation for our future. I can ing email/phone access, scheduled alma maters, and my professional can be. also draw on my years of expe- office hours, quarterly council town society. My direct experience with PLACE SIX rience working with local, state, hall meetings, as well as online chat city boards and commissions has How will you make City Council and federal officials to address the sessions, presence at HOA meet- brought me in close touch with meetings less divisive? needs facing our city. This balanced ings, chamber events and at other initiatives to enhance local job First and foremost by focusing approach is what our city council city activities. growth, business and commercial on the actual issues affecting city needs as we move forward. expansion, as well as land use and government, and not trying to use What is the biggest priority for city planning. My experience and the city council as a platform for Why should we vote for you? Cedar Park’s growth? interaction with local non-profits divisive social issues unrelated I love Cedar Park. I want to make The priority is threefold…(1) The has allowed me to see both the to city government. I will work Cedar Park attractive to new resi- impact of rising home values on needs of our community as well hard to find and build a broadly dents and new businesses. Cedar housing affordability, property taxes as its inherently charitable heart. acceptable consensus on genuine Park can be a community where and in managing city budgets; 2) Furthermore, my deep association solutions to our city’s challenges. our families can live, work, and play Scaling infrastructure and improv- with the Cedar Park Chamber and locally. I have a plan to make that ing mobility amidst our continuing business community, as a Cedar What is the biggest priority for DORIAN CHAVEZ happen. I have the support of other growth; 3) Execution on existing Park business owner myself, has Cedar Park’s growth? My wife and I have resided in city councilors, community leaders, community development projects provided me with a deep under- To grow without losing the Cedar Park for 14 years and have and regional leaders to put that as well as active business attraction standing of our commercial sector things we cannot take back, raised our three sons here in Cedar plan into motion for the benefit our and retention efforts to help diver- challenges and opportunities, whether that’s protecting green- Park. My wife, two older sons and I current and future residents. The sify the tax base and keep property as well as a vision into our great space for parkland, or ensuring are Army veterans, and we believe only thing hindering our city is a tax rates low. future. that we don’t ensnarl ourselves in that service is honorable.

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How will you make City Council similar as well as ensure safe paths questions? LEANDER ISD meetings less divisive? to schools for our kids. I will fight ALL forms of the Can- My opponent regularly seeks CANDIDATES cel Culture Movement and uncon- What is the biggest priority for out controversy and division, and stitutional attempts of censoring post-COVID-19 recovery in the that is bad for business devel- PLACE 3 any council member for exercising City? opment and finding consensus their God Given Rights. Our rights Ensuring the safety of our on core services and issues. I’m come from our Creator not from community while supporting our data-driven and solutions orient- the government or the mob. economy will be major priorities ed. I work to bring people to the for the foreseeable future. Council table rather than drive wedges in What is the biggest priority for HEATHER JEFTS Members must encourage people the community. I came prepared Cedar Park’s growth? to adhere to local, state, and fed- and educated on agendas while on I’m a small business owner, CP must lift COVID restrictions eral guidelines while also helping Council, and I brought feedback 15-yr Cedar Park resident, former as quickly as possible and assist our local businesses stay in busi- and informed opinions based on council member, wife, and mom in promoting small business to its ness. Our businesses can survive community input. I’ve held over to two incredible boys. I volunteer citizens. Attracting strong econom- and thrive if we continue to take 80 office hour events and will ic growth and assisting small local with VRHS Band Boosters, PTA, this pandemic seriously, adhere to continue to be accessible to all. I HCCM, Children’s Advocacy Center, CHRISTINE MAUER businesses. the advice of medical experts, and utilize social media to inform the I am a 16-year resident of Cedar and Rotary and was named Hill find ways to support businesses community on Council agendas, Park, a working mom, and a parent Country News 2018 Best Elected What is the biggest priority for pivoting to new, innovative ways city business, and local events. I of 2 current and 2 graduated Lean- Official. post-COVID-19 recovery in the of reopening. We cannot allow championed more public outreach, der ISD students. I have the right City? arbitrary closings to create winners from drainage meetings to Lakeline experience to represent all of our Small businesses are hurting bad How will you make City Council and losers, as with keeping VFWs Park planning. I have a passion for students, families, and educators. and assisting them to get back on meetings less divisive? shut down after other clubs and serving our community, and I have their feet is a top priority. Lifting I don’t seek out controversy. My organizations were allowed to put my time, my energy, and my In your opinion, what is the restrictions for small business to head and my heart are in Cedar reopen with restrictions. Veterans heart into volunteering here in Ce- most important function of a operate at full capacity should be Park, and I’m committed to showing organizations especially, and all dar Park for over 15 years. When I School Trustee? left up to the citizens and if we can up to Council meetings prepared, businesses, need to be allowed to was first elected, I took the time to The most important function make it happen, we should! informed, and ready to work with reopen and serve the community reach out to even more commu- of a School Board Trustee is to be

fellow council members, city staff, while respecting the severity and nity members, working to build the conduit between the com- In your opinion, what is the stakeholders, and residents on seriousness of our situation. Our bridges, open a positive dialogue, munity and the district. Listening most important issue in this the business of running our city. community has done a tremen- and learn all I could on issues from to and taking guidance from our race? Antagonistic behavior or comments dous job rallying together, and their perspectives. I’m running to LISD community, and bringing that Would like to see a council with during meetings or in the commu- it will be our job as City Council be a servant leader and represent information to the table. the values of our community and nity isn’t compatible with collabo- to continue to lead by example, the interest of every member of our Founding Fathers. Historically, ration and achieving consensus in What are you willing to do to conservative God-fearing patriotic finding innovative ways to support our community. problem solving. I’ve shown that a safe recovery. make sure that racial issues within citizens. Too much Austin/radical I’m only interested in keeping our the district are addressed and influence with some of our current Why should we vote for you? community informed, being the In your opinion, what is the I’m running because I love this resolved? council and candidates which is best advocate I can be, and staying Leander ISD formed a com- causing most of the divisiveness. most important issue in this race? community, and we deserve better focused on local issues like afford- In my opinion, bringing civility than political games, divisiveness, mittee on diversity and equity made up of board members, ability, public safety, and traffic. and common sense back to our and unnecessary controversies. I How are you the candidate best staff, teachers, and community Council is the most important is- want to bring back compassion, suited to address these ques- members. We need to take guid- What is the biggest priority for sue. We need a Council that’s both inclusivity, and transparency as tions? ance from them and support the Cedar Park’s growth? representative of the spectrum well as a renewed focus on just the As a veteran I took an oath recommendations that they come to defend this country from all Traffic and transportation are of views in our city and respect- issues facing Cedar Park families, big problems. We have heard from up with. We need to address and enemies. Domestic enemies ful of varying perspectives while namely, reducing traffic, improv- resolve these issues with open multiple major employers that lack are very active. Indivisible who’s also solely focused on improving ing affordability, and maintaining hearts and minds. actively supporting BLM and Antifa of transit options are a factor in re- everyone’s quality of life and not public safety. I love serving our locating to Cedar Park. When I was terrorize citizens in CP and beyond. getting bogged down in pettiness community, and I want to help In your opinion, what is the I will fight their Cultural Marxist on city council, I spearheaded our or political stunts. It is unaccept- people understand and engage most important issue in this Ideologies. Transportation Master Plan update able to have an elected official call with our city government on issues race? and an independent Transit Study constituents soulless, evil, witches, that matter to them. City Council Educator support. Our educa- Why should we vote for you? to examine our existing infrastruc- terrorists, Satanists, and other has the most direct impact on peo- tors need us to be supportive in I kept all past campaign prom- ture, explore options to meet our meritless, baseless insults. We ple’s daily lives, and I want to help ways we’ve never seen. They are ises. Supporting strong eco- needs, and get community feed- have a beautifully diverse commu- our community maintain its quality the backbone of our district and nomic growth, Police/Fire, Park back. In terms of policy, we need nity, and we need representatives of life and be a welcoming place they need to be treated with the and roadway maintenance and thoughtful planning, signal up- who not just tolerate but celebrate to live. It’s tough to feel heard by utmost respect in regards to their reducing property taxes. I was dates, demand management, and those differences and have a heart elected officials, and I pledge to be pay and benefits. the only councilman with support an open discussion on alternate to serve everyone. an accessible, responsive repre- of Councilman Kelly to advocate transit options. It’s also critical to sentative, finding effective ways to How are you the candidate for the lowest tax rate increase work with the business community How are you the candidate connect with the community and best suited to address these possible. on telecommuting, carpooling, and best suited to address these address concerns. questions?

8 HILL COUNTRY NEWS VOTER GUIDE 2020 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 I have a unique perspective as the district, evaluate performance while valuable, is merely a starting systems of belief or having them I’m a parent, a volunteer, coach, and provide oversight; they can point and not a guide to action or come into any program, instruction and mentor. I’ve also been a sub- only be effective at this job if they fact-based decision making. Sec- or curriculum. We have to respect stitute teacher and as a previous can collaborate with their fellow ond, there has been no discussion the varied beliefs of our commu- LISD employee, I have experienced board members, and seek to find of what exactly the goal is or how nity and not be violating parent’s both sides of our district as an common ground among members we will know that we are success- prerogative to raise their children employee and a parent. Under- of the community who may have ful. Schools cannot solve all of so- according to those beliefs. Politi- standing the needs of our very different world-views and beliefs. ciety’s problems - that is an unfair cal and ideological agendas have large district and the various needs burden to put on teachers and ad- no place in our schools or on our from area to area is paramount to What are you willing to do to ministrators. We need clear goals school board. Our $30M budget being able to serve everyone. My make sure that racial issues within and success criteria. One that I deficit (project to grow to at least years of volunteer service to this CHRIS REMY the district are addressed and think would have an impact is to $45M in three years) threatens our My wife Cami and I have lived resolved? measure Belonging. We know that programs and teacher jobs. We community makes me perfectly in Leander ISD with our three chil- LISD has clear policies against students who feel like they belong need to act now to balance the suited to do the work as your next dren for eight years. I’m a long- discrimination, harassment and have greater engagement, draw a budget before we have to make trustee, Place 3. time volunteer in LISD and have bullying and I expect the Admin- sense of identify from their school difficult choices that will affect the held 14 different volunteer roles at istration to follow those policies and are more successful students, quality of the education we provide Why should we vote for you? various schools and organizations impartially. The Board also has a which is our core mission. and threaten teacher pay and jobs. I hope to earn your vote with in the District. role and while the temptation to my willingness to serve all of our “do something” to take the heat In your opinion, what is the How are you the candidate best community. I believe that all our In your opinion, what is the off the Board may be great, it rare- most important issue in this race? suited to address these ques- students, families, staff, teachers, most important function of a ly leads to meaningful solutions. There are two important issues tions? and administration deserve to be School Trustee? The Board needs to take two in this race: the increasing politici- I’m committed to keeping our treated with dignity and respect. The most important function of a actions right away. First, there has zation of our school board and our focus on delivering a world-class I care deeply about our commu- School Board Trustee is to be an in- been no serious effort to gather growing Maintenance and Opera- education for all Leander ISD kids nity, students, staff, teachers, and dependent-minded steward of our the facts needed to understand tions budget deficit. I believe that, and to do it by finding common administration and I will work hard public school system. Trustees set the scope and scale of the problem as a public school system, we can’t ground between people who may to serve everyone. policies and measurable goals for - only an unscientific report that, be promoting world-views and not all share the same beliefs. I’ve

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 | VOTER GUIDE 2020 HILL COUNTRY NEWS 9 ELECTION 2020 done it before, leading boards I will listen to the educators and the Leader, Mom of four and married for ALL students. I strongly believe who are willing to bring an open through tackling challenging parents to ensure we do not lose to my high school sweetheart Colin that A whole-child approach to mind to every discussion and who issues, while keeping our focus focus on their goals and dreams. Smith. We have lived in Leander public education requires us to are willing to hear from Teachers, on the core mission and bringing since 2015. consider more than just academic Students, Parents and Community everyone along to a successful out- In your opinion, what is the most factors when serving students. We Members. I am willing. And I am come. I’m prepared to do it again important function of a School In your opinion, what is the need to acknowledge we have an ready to be your Leander ISD Board on the LISD Board of Trustees. Trustee? most important function of a equity issue here in Leander ISD. of Trustee for Place 4. Protecting our students and staff School Trustee? Our Students, parents and commu- Why should we vote for you? and being able to provide a world I believe the role of the trust- nity members are pleading and ad- I’ve been active and volunteer- class education. ee is to serve as a leader in the vocating for all Children in Leander ing in Leander ISD for many years. community and as an advocate for ISD to have access to an equitable I’d like to take the knowledge and What are you willing to do to students, the school district, and and safe education environment. experience I’ve gained and serve make sure that racial issues within public schools. Trustees also set the my community to keep LISD a the district are addressed and direction for the district through a How are you the candidate best destination district. We are at a resolved? clear vision and goals. It is import- suited to address these questions? critical time for our District, with Holding everyone accountable. ant to have a trustee who will work Through my work as a PTA Leader the full effects of COVID yet to be Providing status on demographic with everyone and most impor- in our district, I have witnessed seen on our finances and how we and hold annual meeting with all tantly understand the needs of our what we can accomplish when we deliver education. We are also fac- student and families to show what community. Our current board is ensure ALL stakeholders in Leander ing increased pressure from groups we are doing to address the racial doing some great work but lack of ISD are seen, heard and valued, but JEFF JOHNSON trying to use our school board and issues that face this district. transparency within our district ESPECIALLY when we give a voice I am an Austin native and our schools as instruments of their has created an environment where to those who have been historically third-generation University of Texas agenda. I think education is some- In your opinion, what is the most parents are hesitant to believe their marginalized. Advocating for an eq- Longhorn. I have been married thing we can all come together for important issue in this race? voice is truly heard. uitable education for all students is to my wife Leslie for 23 years and and where we can find common Safety and financial responsibility. my life and long after this election I together we love parenting our 2 ground. I’m running to keep the What are you willing to do to will continue to do this. My family’s children. We moved to Leander in division and distraction out of How are you the candidate best make sure that racial issues within struggles navigating the special ed- 2009 and have loved our partner- Leander ISD and keep our focus suited to address these questions? the district are addressed and ucation world inspired me to help ship with Leander ISD ever since. on student success. I believe I am As a form educator and a parent resolved? foster a community where parents, ready to make a contribution on of this district I know what it feels Listen and take action. Actions staff, and school administrators In your opinion, what is the day one. like when things are not getting speak louder than words and our come together to build an equitable most important function of a done. I am willing to make myself families in Leander ISD have been education for all students. School Trustee? available to any student or par- pleading for our board of trustees When elected as your Leander The most important function is ent that needs to talk and share to listen. When I am elected as ISD Board of Trustee, I will con- likely the ability to manage the nat- thoughts about an issue. your Board of Trustee for Leander tinue working to make sure ALL ural tension that exists between all ISD Place 4, I will advocate for our educators have access to resources of the formal functions of a School Why should we vote for you? district to hire an Equity Officer for that will guide them to building a Trustee. In a world of limited re- As a lifelong resident of the LISD I LISD immediately. I will also ad- more inclusive classroom, parents sources and time, the ability to set have seen LISD go from a small town vocate for an outside equity audit are not vilified for advocating for a clear vision, create policies that school district to one of the stat’s by a third party firm and really dig their students and student voices align with that vision, hire and sup- top school districts and performing deep on where we need to provide are heard and have a seat at the ta- port a superintendent, set a budget in all KPIs. Let’s get back to the small support and funding to ensure all ble when decisions are being made that supports all of the above, and school district vision and be able to students have access to an equita- about their future. all the while manage to hear from celebrate the wins that we will have! ble and safe school environment. and represent a community of over DAVID “SPEEDY” WISE If I am elected I promise I will hold In addition to these suggestions, I Why should we vote for you? 300,000 people requires creative I am running for Leander ISD people accountable and ensure the will also advocate for Implicit bias Serving my community isn’t compromise. School Board trustee because I want safety of the student body and staff. training and push for Restorative just part of a campaign to me- it to represent the people of Lean- Justice. Schools that implement is my life. As a young child , public What are you willing to do to der ISD and, most importantly, the restorative practices create more education opened my world to make sure that racial issues within teachers and other educators within PLACE 4 positive relationships between endless opportunities and that is the district are addressed and the district. As a former educator, students and teachers and a better why I strongly believe in the power resolved? we need to support our educators school environment overall. Last of public education. But I know the If this question were posed to me and show we support them all year but not least, I would like to see our power is only as strong as our com- as a school board member then I – not just during appreciation week. board of trustees take up a discus- mitment to equity and excellence would endeavor to have a con- As a lifelong resident of the LISD sion on the Dallas ISD board policy for all students. From preschool to versation with all of the involved and a graduate from the University that pertains to racial, socio-eco- high school graduation, every child parties to better define the words of Texas and Trinity University, I have nomic and education equity policy. in Leander ISD deserves access “issue” and “resolved”. Some seen LISD go from a small-town Change starts at the top and our to the best opportunities and issues, such as access to programs school district to become one of the board of trustees adopting a board education that we, as a community, or support systems can be handled state’s top school districts. As a par- policy that protects all students is can provide. As a child who grew through better policies. However, it ent - all three of my children have where it begins. up in poverty, school to me was is my experience that many issues been in the LISD school system. this magical place that allowed me are personal, and resolutions are We need to invest in our future, ANNA SMITH In your opinion, what is the to dream of what life could be. I varied and specific. Policies tend to which means we must continue to My name is Anna Smith and I most important issue in this race? want this reality for every child be rather impersonal and generic, invest in them. As you next trustee, am a Community Volunteer, PTA Access to an equitable education in Leander ISD. We need leaders making them insufficient tools

10 HILL COUNTRY NEWS VOTER GUIDE 2020 | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 ELECTION 2020 when it comes to actually resolving WILLIAMSON COUNTY ed by an organization that has led Williamson County Sheriff’s Office COUNTY ATTORNEY issues. The method of resolution the efforts of APD’s defunding. That in 1993 as a Correctional Officer in and restoration I prefer is much CANDIDATES is a serious conflict for a person the Jail. I then promoted through more time-intensive, but that is running for the top law enforce- the ranks until I retired as Assistant what I am willing to do, spend the COUNTY SHERIFF ment position in the county. Chief Deputy. time necessary to fully understand the people expressing these issues How are you the candidate best What policing reforms will you and work towards an actual resolu- suited to address these questions? work for within the department? tion based on the specific situation. My opponent had a chance to The policing reforms I will work solve these problems when he toward in the Sheriff’s Office is -bet In your opinion, what is the was a top officer in the Depart- ter training. Currently the Training most important issue in this race? ment. But most people see that Facility is out of Compliance by the As with question 3, it is almost the Department was a mess at that Texas Commission on Law Enforce- impossible to have a “most import- time, and we have had tremendous ment, The vast number of vacancies DEE HOBBS (R-I) ant” issue when you have so much success recovering from those days. at the Sheriff’s Office has caused I have lived in the county for interdependence that must happen the current administration to “fast 41 years. I graduated Hutto High for a school district to achieve Why should we vote for you? track” the Cadets and place them School, University of Texas at success. I believe one of the most ROBERT CHODY (R-I) My opponent served in the pre- on the street before they are ready, I am a husband, father, & vet- Austin, and Baylor School of Law. pressing needs in front of us is sup- vious administration so it is easy to thus incurring the numerous Use I have worked in the county attor- porting teachers in this era of virtu- eran. I came here in 1996 to the compare our work: of Force and Fail to train lawsuits in Austin PD. I graduated from the ney’s office since September 2001 al/in-person school, especially our Better Response Times: Before the County. I will also reinstate The and was first elected in 2012, took secondary teachers. Some of that FBI National Academy and the Law nationally recognized and award I came to office, and under my office in 2013. support could be financial, which Enforcement Management Institute winning Crisis Intervention Team. opponent’s leadership, he had brings attention to our $40m+ of Texas. I now proudly serve as This team was disbanded by the response times between 21-28 What is the central function of budget deficit. Solving the budget Williamson County Sheriff. minutes. That is far worse than the current Sheriff and no continuous the county attorney. does not necessarily support our national average. As of last year, we Mental Health Services are avail- Everything except advising the teachers, but it is easy to see how What policing reforms will you had pushed priority response times able to the citizens. commissioners court or prose- the two are related. And the entire work for within the department? down to just over 11 minutes. And cuting adult felonies. The duties reason we exist as an organization In the current climate and use we are still improving. Will you consider implementing include: advise elected officials, is the education of children, which of force concerns, the Sheriff’s De- New Cold Case unit: Already, two a civil service program for sheriff’s represents CPS/APS, mental health is at stake due to both of the above. partment has registered to be part victims have been identified – one office employees? commitments/guardianships, PIA So students, teachers, and sustain- of the FBI’s Use-of-Force reporting from 40 years ago and another from Yes. requests, all juvenile offenders, all able budget are the most important system. This is not mandated. We 30 years ago. We have over 24 vol- Justice Court cases, truancy, adult issue in this race. are in the final stages of recognition unteer cold case experts who work Please expand on your answer by the CALEA program that demon- daily at no cost to the taxpayer. (why or why not?). misdemeanor offenses, protective How are you the candidate best strates the agency’s practice of best New Drone Program at No Cost I will implement a program to orders, run diversion programs, suited to address these questions? policy and procedures available. to Taxpayers: More than 20 drones give employees job protection, due veterans court, and DWI/Drug I have spent the last 10 years This is a national program that at in our fleet (some with night vision) process, and a fail and equitable Court. working with leaders in the commu- the time of entry, only 4 Sheriff’s to find lost citizens, or to view promotional process. This may or nity across multiple Central Texas Offices in Texas were affiliated. crime scenes from above. may not be done solely with Civil What lee way do you believe communities, bringing focus to the Increased K-9 coverage: We Service but with a combination you have to do what you believe is values and issues that they share Will you consider implementing bought more trained K-9s so that of Meet and Confer, Collective your job? rather than the opinions where a civil service program for sheriff’s we now have 24-hour coverage Bargaining and the such, which- The job must be done in accor- they differ. This work of creative office employees? which was not available in the prior ever provides the best avenue for dance with the Constitution, Fed- compromise where we all move a As an APD officer, I was afforded administration. our employees. Due process and eral and State laws, the oath, and little closer to the results that we the protection of civil service. The protection for our employees, they rules of ethics. The only “leeway” truly want is experience that will county civil service programs fall come to work everyday wondering is the level of customer service and transfer to the work of a School under different rules and laws. I do if it will be their last, due to the professionalism with which you Trustee. I believe that when it not oppose it. cronyism and the dismissal of some choose to perform those duties. comes to the future of our children 250 plus employees to date. I see the above requirements as we all share much more in common Please expand on your answer unwavering. than in opposition. I will work to (why or why not?). How are you the candidate best bring our community together, so I do not oppose Civil Service in suited to address these questions? Can the relationship between that we spend our energy engaging the Sheriff’s Office but I see the I am the best candidate because the County Attorney’s office and the issues before us, not the people pros and cons to the communi- I have decades more criminal law the Commissioners Court be beside us. ty. A problematic officer may be experience than my opponent. I repaired? terminated, but under Civil Service worked and commanded every The commissioners wanted to Why should we vote for you? protections, they would be rehired, MIKE GLEASON (D) Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office, my employ their own attorneys prior I encourage you to visit my web- though that is rare.​ My name is Mike Gleason, I have opponent has not. to my administration. That will site at www.jeff4lisd.com, read my been in Williamson County Since not change regardless of who is priorities and my decision-making In your opinion, what is the 1991, and prior to that in North Why should we vote for you? elected. However, the court does style, and if it aligns with your own most important issue in this race? Austin since 1967. I currently live I have the credentials and histor- rely on us for assistance and we then vote for me and join me in The idea of defunding the police with my family in the unincorpo- ical working knowledge of the Sher- assist. Overall, the commissioners’ investing in our community through is in the news. Austin has taken the rated area of Williamson County iff’s Office, and I am not currently court is less than 2% of what this our school district. lead. And my opponent is support- in Cedar Park. I started with the under Felony Criminal Indictment. job entails.

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In your opinion, what is the most What lee way do you believe you Why should we vote for you? compliance with the Texas Transpor- Vice President. important issue in this race? have to do what you believe is your I have extensive experience in tation Code. I believe Integrity is most import- Which candidate can do the job? the legal field for 30 years (10 as ant part of what we do in our lives. ACTUAL job of County Attorney. Although there is prosecutorial a paralegal/law clerk and 20 as an In your opinion, what is the most Integrity is paramount. Without it Covid-19 has placed many the office discretion to accept cases, it is par- attorney) and I find public service important issue in this race? you lose trust within the community is to serve in greater danger than amount that the county attorney rewarding. Everything I have done A crucial issue in this race rests you serve. I live by the Air Force ever before. Those dealing with follows the law and ethics, especial- has prepared me for this job. As a within the court system – specifically motto, “Service before self.” In clos- mental health and depression, chil- ly the U.S. Constitution and Bill of local resident and taxpayer, I want in the high number of defendants ing, I ask that you go to my website: dren and senior adults in abusive or Rights. While the county attorney to use my experience and skillset to that fail to show up for scheduled JeffForConstable.com and read the neglectful situations, and individ- may work with budget writers to improve our local government and court appearances. When this hap- About and Platform sections for uals suffering in domestic violence recommend overall policy goals, help the county through its growing pens, it not only disrupts the court further details. situations. the county attorney is not a policy- pains. Ultimately, however, it is docket, but it also contributes to ad- maker. about providing a better world for ditional court actions such as failure How are you the candidate best my daughters and restoring checks to appear or contempt of court pro- suited to address these questions? Can the relationship between the and balances in the county attor- ceedings. The Constable’s Office will I have a proven track record of County Attorney’s office and the ney’s office. assist the court system by helping the innovative ways to address issues Commissioners Court be repaired? court locate persons whose presence handled by the County Attorney’s I am the best-positioned candi- CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 2 in court is required. Our county is Office and have helped those most date to repair this relationship and growing quickly. I will work to ensure vulnerable. I focus on those that I move the county forward since I that more personnel are added to serve and I am the only candidate currently work with commission- the Office as the county grows to even addressing what the office ers and have over my government alleviate court related issues. actually does for the community. law career effectively served with members from both major political How are you the candidate best ROBERT TIJERNIA (D) Why should we vote for you? parties in a non-partisan way. suited to address these questions? My name is Robert Tijerina and I am passionate about the job. I My strongest qualification is my I am a native Texan. I have lived in am honest with the voters on what In your opinion, what is the most breadth of leadership experience. I this precinct for 17 years. I have held the job is, how I do the job, what important issue in this race? have 29 years of Law Enforcement various positions in law enforcement I see as the biggest needs for the Integrity and the removal of polit- experience and spent 27 years in for 23 years and I have worked as community, and I have explained ical kingdom building from the office the US Air Force Reserves. I am a a Deputy Constable for the last 11 HOW I plan on continuing to im- is the primary issue. While there are JEFF ANDERSON (R) graduate of Sam Houston States years. prove the community. many relevant examples, including I am married, have 4 children, Leadership Command College - Law my opponent’s lawsuit against the and 6 grandchildren. I have lived in Enforcement Management Institute What is the most important func- very commissioners court he is sup- Leander since 1990. We have been of Texas. I am a graduate of FBI - Law tion of the constable? posed to represent over a budget members of Victory Baptist Church Enforcement Executive Develop- The most important function of dispute, the most egregious is the in Cedar Park for 25 years. I am re- ment. I am a graduate of the US Air the Constable is providing security fact that Mr. Hobbs gave the highest tired from the Travis County Sheriff’s Force Senior Leadership Academy. for the Justice of the Peace in this staff salary plus benefits to an Office and the US Air Force -Re I am a strong, knowledgeable, and precinct together with delivering the Austin trial lawyer who maintained serves. I am a small business owner, confident leader. This is a job I want, civil processes issued by the courts. a fulltime private practice and is and a licensed real estate agent. not one I need. now indicted in the tampering with Should a constable spend time evidence case involving the tragic What is the most important func- Why should we vote for you? in traffic control and enforcement? death of Javier Ambler. tion of the constable? I want to serve my neighbors in Why or why not? The most important function Williamson County. I am a strong, Yes, Constables should conduct How are you the candidate best of the constable is to serve legal knowledgeable, and confident traffic stops but only as a secondary STAN O. SPRINGERLY (D) suited to address these questions? documents as required by the civil leader. I hold a Master Peace Offi- function and when a violation is I graduated from SMU Law I have an understanding of gov- court system. Examples of a citation cer’s License, Master Corrections observed. in 1999, worked with the Smith ernment law while my opponent include intent to sue, eviction of Officers License, and TCOLE Training County District Attorney, and am is primarily a criminal lawyer. I am tenants who do not pay their rent, Certificate. In your opinion, what is the most now an assistant counsel to the prepared to manage the coun- or subpoenas issued by the court. At Travis County, I was a Patrol important issue in this race? Williamson County Commissioners ty attorney’s office based on my Though most of a constable’s duties Sgt. and Field Training Program Co- The most important issue in this Court since 2014. My wife and I experience as the former appoint- involve civil cases, they also work ordinator in both the East and West race is the increased growth in the have two daughters and reside in ed county attorney in Tyler, Texas with the criminal court system. Commands. I supervised DWI STEP area communities and what the Cedar Park. where I advised all department programs, was the Drug Recognition Constable office is doing to better heads and elected officials over Should a constable spend time Expert Coordinator, and was the serve all persons living here. What is the central function of both civil and criminal law matters. in traffic control and enforcement? Critical Incident Stress Management the county attorney? I have managed legal divisions such Why or why not? Coordinator. I supervised a Criminal How are you the candidate best The county attorney oversees as family law and mental health Yes and no. The most important Investigations Division, Special Op- suited to address these questions? a vast array of cases in the legal and advised the juvenile board and function of the constable is to serve erations Motor And Traffic Enforce- I have worked for Williamson system, including misdemeanors, counsel of judges in a growing coun- legal documents. Yet, while the ment Divisions, and was involved County Constable Precinct Two for family protective orders and CPS ty like Smith County. I also have the Constables Office is not involved with policy writing for our agency. five years and currently patrol this matters, mental health commit- diplomatic skills and temperament in civil process they should be During my tenure at the Sheriff’s precinct. I understand the challenges ments, juvenile law, and generally to restore effective management, -re active in serving the community. Office I served as the Travis County this office faces with the increased advising all officials while represent- duce turnover rates, and work with Traffic enforcement plays a key role Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Associa- growth and how it impacts our abili- ing the county. others to accomplish goals. protecting the lives of drivers, and tion President and again later as the ty to better serve this community.

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Why should we vote for you? What does the Texas Legislature Austin. In Cedar Park our Council I have served as a prosecutor for What does the Texas Legislature I have served the people of Wil- need to do to help Williamson unanimously voted to increase our several Texas municipalities for over need to do to help Williamson liamson County Constable Precinct County recover from COVID-19? police department budget and add a decade and handled thousands County recover from COVID-19? Two as a Deputy Constable for the last Williamson County has not an officer. We are nation of laws. of cases which gives me a working COVID-19 has further exposed five years and I am the most qualified seen the economic hardship that Without them we have no nation, knowledge of our justice system. I many of the problems facing our person for this job. I will step in on day many other areas of the state have no states, no counties, and no cities. have helped municipalities adopt community and exacerbated dispar- one and will not require a learning experienced. The key to economic From a municipal perspective, if we budgets even to the point of helping ities in our society. We must expand curve. Throughout my career I have recovery and continued growth is are unable to enact and enforce draft the budgets and calculating Medicaid to shore up our healthcare served the public with integrity and I for the state government to support laws, we cannot continue to provide tax rates. Assisted municipalities in infrastructure and increase the use am asking for your vote. the free market system that has built other municipal services such as interpreting local, state, and federal of telemedicine, invest in broadband Texas as the 10th biggest economy water, sewer, parks, roads, and trash laws. Represented clients before access, and support our schools. in the world. Business owners and service. governmental entities such as the Similarly, the Texas Workforce STATE/FEDERAL entrepreneurs hold the key to recov- EPA, TCEQ, PUC and Texas Railroad Commission needs urgent attention ery, not the government. We call it, How are you the candidate best Commission. I will work to keep the and increased capacity to make sure CANDIDATES the Texas Miracle. suited to address these questions? Texas Miracle alive and healthy by Texans are getting the help and sup- As the son of a 41-year veteran of allowing Texans to lead the recovery port they need. In addition, we must TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 136 What will you support to bring the Dallas Police Department, I have from COVID, not the government. ensure the budget is not balanced economic development to William- witnessed firsthand the sacrifice on the backs of Texas families and son County? that police officers endure to keep small businesses by preventing any Local governments have many us safe. I have also worked with cuts to the supports and services tools that help support econom- police departments all over the that they are relying on during the ic development. I will work to state and have reviewed thousands pandemic. make sure that those tools are still of videos of officers in the course available to cities and counties. As of their duties. I have defended What will you support to bring an attorney representing municipal- the vast majority and have ensured economic development to William- ities, I have worked on numerous that those who deserve it are held son County? economic development agreements accountable, even to the point Working in conjunction with local through economic development of termination of employment. I leaders, I passed legislation to keep corporations, municipal develop- will support law enforcement. My more of our Hotel Occupancy Tax MIKE GUEVARA (R) ment corporations, Local Govern- opponent has provided funding to JOHN BUCY (D-I) revenue dollars in Cedar Park to I am a follower of Jesus Christ. ment Code Ch. 380 agreements, an organization that has “Imagine I’m a small business owner, for- invest in economic development Born in Dallas to a Dallas Police Of- Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones a World Without Police” on their mer Chair of the Williamson County and tourism. I want to expand this ficer and a nurse with the Dallas In- and Public Improvement Districts. website with “Defund APD” under Democratic Party, and new father legislation to Leander. I will continue dependent School District. Received On the Cedar Park City Council, I that statement. Part of Austin is in serving my first term in the Texas to prioritize bringing good jobs and my BA from Mid America Nazarene was briefed and voted on several House District 136. He assisted an Legislature. I was proud to be rec- economic opportunity to our region University and JD from The Univer- economic development agreements organization who has lobbied for the ognized as Hill Country News’ Best by working with local and regional sity of Texas School of Law. Repre- to bring business to Cedar Park and defunding of law enforcement in a (Local) Elected Official and House leaders and the business communi- sented Texas cities for over 20 years. voted to approve the public/private city in his district. Are Cedar Park, Democratic Caucus Freshman of the ty. I also believe we need to leverage Current Council member in Cedar partnership for Bell Boulevard. I was Leander, Round Rock and William- Year in 2019. CARES Act and other federal funding Park. Lived in Cedar Park for 20 also a member of the Cedar Park son County next? to invest in infrastructure and years this coming January. legislative committee that devel- What policing reforms will you provide more relief to small and oped legislation to amend Tax Code Why should we vote for you? vote for? local businesses. Similarly, Medicaid What policing reforms will you Ch. 351 to allow Cedar Park to use I follow the Biblical principles on We must transform policing to expansion would create jobs and vote for? hotel tax for the maintenance and which this country was formed and eliminate disparities while uphold- economic opportunity in Williamson In my representation of Texas operation of the H-E-B/Cedar Park support both the United States and ing accountability and safety. As a County as well as decrease the costs municipalities I have written and Center. This amendment was pre- Texas Constitutions. I have over public servant, I believe in bringing of uncompensated care. revised multiple police policies sented to and passed by the Council. twenty years of experience working law enforcement, activists, and including policies regarding use of Representative Bucy sponsored the with and for municipal governments community members together to In your opinion, what is the most force. The policies are not biased bill. as attorney and two and a half years work toward cultural and policy important issue in this race? toward any race, ethnicity, gender, on the Cedar Park City Council. This outcomes that achieve meaningful The most important issues are or religion. Resources are often the In your opinion, what is the most experience has allowed me to work change. We cannot reduce complex strong public schools, access to key to effective policing. A per- important issue in this race? with and through many state agen- issues to campaign one-liners to healthcare, and providing relief for fect example is the recent hostage Community Safety. Our neighbor cies. I have worked with elected and score political points, but must families and small businesses to situation in Cedar Park. The Cedar to the southeast partially defunded appointed officials from the federal have the hard conversations to offset the impacts of COVID-19. We Park Police Department, with the as- their police department. We have government and state, county, and ensure everyone in our community need to protect our historic gains sistance from many other local law all seen for ourselves or heard municipal governments from both feels safe and is treated fairly. I on teacher pay and public school enforcement agencies, peacefully from our neighbors what it is like political parties. I have a working support regular mandatory training funding, which is the most effective resolved a potentially deadly situ- to go to downtown Austin right knowledge of many aspects of our on critical topics such as racial bias, way to lower property taxes, while ation. Many smaller agencies lack now. Billboards warning people as laws as they influence governments. responding to mental health crises, increasing services for special edu- the resources larger cities like Cedar they enter Austin. A small part of In 1999 during the 76th Legislative and harm reduction practices. I cation and mental health. We also Park have for training. I would like to Austin is in House District 136. As Session, I served on the legislative believe we should also ban carotid must expand Medicaid and lower see de-escalation training increased a Council member, I was contacted staff for Domingo Garcia, a Demo- restraints, and limit use of force prescription drug costs, and provide with the state using its resources to by several constituents who were cratic representative out of Dallas. and lethal force, while requiring a better unemployment benefits help county and municipal depart- immediately concerned about the I have written, implemented, and clear ladder of de-escalation and a and increased support for small ments obtain such training. border area between Cedar Park and helped enforce hundreds of laws. duty to intervene. businesses.

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How are you the candidate best I’ve served this community as cost of prescription drug prices. We care physicians which increases suited to address these questions? a District Judge for over 20 years know the cost of health care is too costs by relying on the ER as the first I was elected in 2018 and prom- and now as your Congressman high under our current system, we line of defense. We need to lower ised to focus on supporting public in the U.S. House. Central Texas must increase competition to drive the cost of healthcare and prescrip- schools, access to healthcare, and is where I’ve raised my children down the costs, while protecting tion drugs to cover everyone by lowering property taxes. At the and I’m committed to maintaining those with preexisting conditions. focusing on preventative care. We Capitol I kept my promises to my great schools, low taxes, and safe can improve the quality of care with constituents, leading the charge on communities. In your opinion, what is the more doctors and nurses, especially expanding Medicaid and playing a most important issue in this race? in underserved and rural areas. We pivotal role in passing education What is your proudest moment Ensuring our district has the must fund research to address Black funding and needed property tax as Congressman? resources and opportunities to and Latino maternal deaths. relief. I created Community Advi- I’ve passed legislation under continue to prosper amongst the DONNA IMAM (D) sory Boards to engage more people Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump, explosive growth is pivotal for our I’m a Computer Engineer and In your opinion, what is the most in the legislative process and get and I pride myself on being able to success. I’m one of the leading entrepreneur with an 18 year career important issue in this race? more feedback on policy matters. deliver results for Central Texas no Republicans on the Appropria- in tech. I’ve led product lines from The most important issue in my When COVID-19 began, I partnered matter the political environment. tions Committee, and I can utilize computers used by millions world- district is the constant economic with a local food bank and organized Of the many bills I’ve gotten signed this leadership position to bring wide to microcontrollers found in anxiety experienced by middle-class dozens of volunteers to conduct out- into the law, the Veterans Transplant resources back to Central Texas. everything from washing machines and working class families, students reach and regularly deliver food and Coverage Act is one of the most It’s imperative that we scale for the to commercial jets. I’m a 14 year and recent graduates, and retirees supplies to seniors and people with special. It was due to a Leander growth, while focusing on maintain- resident of this district and I served on a fixed income. This is a symptom disabilities in HD 136. I represent the veteran constituent that came to me ing the quality of life of residents. as president of a 4000+ member of stagnant wages, job-insecurity, values of this district and have prov- after being denied life-saving donor This means keeping taxes low so nonprofit that provides free training and age-discrimination while the en myself to be a hardworking and coverage by the VA, and he shared small business thrive, increasing and education. cost of living, education, and health- effective leader, working across the his family’s personal struggle with higher education and vocational care continue to increase. Most aisle at the Capitol and with local me. I went to work and passed the opportunities for young people, im- Why do you believe you are qual- people have little to no savings, no elected officials to build consensus bill so that no veteran could be de- proving infrastructure and support- ified to hold this office? investments, or not enough retire- and get results. I know there is more nied this coverage again. The bill has ing local law enforcement. As an engineer and entrepreneur I ment savings. work to do and I am committed to already saved several veterans’ lives have used heuristics, data, and tech- seeing it done. and there’s nothing more rewarding How are you the candidate best nology to solve large scale problems How are you the candidate best than that. suited to address these questions? and have brought many successful suited to address these questions? Why should we vote for you? As the top Republican on the products to market. Texas’s 31st district has had the I’m running for re-election to What needs to be included in Military Construction and Veterans Lowering the cost of healthcare same representative since it was House District 136 because our the next COVID-19 relief package? Affairs funding committee, and is an engineering scaling problem. created in 2003. If you had a baby in work for a better Texas is not done. The American people must be a member of the Appropriations Using tech to lower the cost of 2003, that child would be a young Texas should be leading the way the focus of the next COVID-19 re- Committee, I am in a unique posi- education is a business problem. adult ready for college now. Yet over on providing quality public educa- lief package. Instead of prioritizing tion to bring resources to Central Bringing quality talent to rural and this time, property taxes, the cost of tion and access to healthcare. We political agendas, I believe Congress Texas. I’ve passed major pieces of underserved communities in our childcare, education, and health- also need to get back to politics as must work together to continue to legislation to improve the lives of district is an incentivizing problem. care have skyrocketed, wages have public service, and work on issues provide equipment to our coura- veterans, secure the homeland, Creating high-paying jobs in all parts stagnated, and Texas has the most that affect our constituents and our geous frontline workers and first support local law enforcement and of the district is an entrepreneurship uninsured people in the entire coun- region such as traffic, infrastructure, responders, increase investments provide educational opportunities problem. I’ve implemented all these try. This is nothing to be proud of. and property taxes. Most important- for vaccine research and reopen the for young Texans throughout my solutions in industry and I’ll bring As I go around the district and ly, we should be seeking innovative Paycheck Protection Program for time in Congress, in addition to my expertise to Congress to deliver listen to people, almost all of them solutions to our state and regional small business owners. We’ve seen bringing over a billion dollars back better results for Texas families. say that they have never met their problems, and avoid getting mired the success of PPP, which I support- to our district through the appropri- representative or had a candidate in the politics of fear and division ed in Congress, as we continue to ations process. I’m able to deliver What needs to be included in the reach out to them and ask them for or petty partisan games. Together, respond and recover from the ef- these results because of my leader- next COVID-19 relief package? their vote. Our campaign is expand- we can build our community up and fects of COVID-19. There’s currently ship positions and because I know The next relief package needs ing the electorate by engaging with make Texas as good as its promise. $138 billion left in that fund that how to effectively work across the to include direct cash payments to communities that have been left out could be helping small businesses aisle in any political environment. people who are unemployed due of the political process. survive and instead, the program to the pandemic and assistance for U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 31 has been closed to applications. Why should we vote for you? small businesses unable to open up Why should we vote for you? Republican and Democrats need to My experience in the House to full capacity. We need additional I’m proposing solutions that were put politics aside and work together ensures that I can get things done funding to execute on a coordinated developed in collaboration with our to pass a clean COVID-19 relief bill. on behalf of the 31st district. Just in plan and safely reopen businesses district. Solutions that will directly the last five months, I’ve worked to using science and technology. This improve the financial well-being What health care reforms will secure over $275 million for TX-31, plan needs to require frequent and of people in Bell County, including you support? including money for health care pro- strategic testing of essential work- the large rural areas, underserved In Congress, I have supported viders to purchase PPE, funding for ers, teachers, students and anyone communities, and veterans. My legislation like the Twenty First Cen- localities to respond to COVID-19, that is required to interact with proposals will ensure families have tury Cures Act which has boosted and dollars for Ft. Hood Soldiers’ others in close proximity. healthcare coverage, even when medical innovation against diseases housing. I’m committed to fighting in-between jobs or starting a busi- like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and diabe- for Central Texans in the house and What health care reforms will ness. I’m bringing the financial case tes. I’ve also supported the Lower working across the aisle to do what’s you support? for what we Texans believe is the JOHN CARTER (R-I) Costs, More Cures Act to lower the best for our community. Our country has a lack of primary morally right thing to do. q

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