On the issues
WHERE JOHN STANDS ON IMPORTANT CONSTITUENT ISSUES
Against the Taxpayer-Owned Hotel and for voting YES on Prop 1. While John agrees that we need a convention center hotel, he does not agree with the current funding model. Unlike his opponent, John believes that taxpayers should not be at risk for open-ended funding for the hotel – especially when its profitability is in question.
Against the excessive lights proposed for White Rock Lake. As an avid runner who runs around the lake, John knows which areas need light but feels that 600 lights added to the 300 parking lot lights would attract crime at night and disrupt wildlife.
For Form-Based Zoning. Unlike his opponent, John shares the goal of Preservation Dallas and the Dallas Homeowners League for form-based zoning to limit sprawl and encourage pedestrian friendly development.
Against the Trinity toll road. Unlike his opponent, John would fight against building a toll road between the failing levees in the Trinity Park development.
Solid, logical ideas to fight crime. As a soldier, John’s mission was to protect our country. As your city councilman, his mission would be to protect our community. Traveling across the world, John has seen that the most dangerous individual is one with nothing to lose. Encouraging economic development and being fiscally responsible with proposed city initiatives would keep more officers on the streets. Combined with crime prevention programs like Crime Watch associations and Volunteers in Patrol, this would make a big impact in reducing crime.
Supports transferring Jenny the Elephant to the Tennessee Sanctuary.
Neighborhood Stabilization Overlays (NSOs). John will respect a neighborhood’s effort to develop new construction guidelines for the benefit of preserving and maintaining that neighborhood’s character. With proven leadership and management experience, John would serve an active role in working with both NSO proponents and opponents to facilitate a mutually-derived beneficial outcome that results in a majority approval. Unlike his opponent, John would follow the established NSO guidelines that require a simple majority (over 50%) of the votes for front setback, side setback and garage placement and 60% or more for height restrictions.
ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT
“This community belongs to the citizens. As your representative in City Hall, I will act as the hub for individuals and organizations to articulate and execute the wishes of this constituency. I owe the citizens monthly progress reports, status and insight into future projects impacting our neighborhoods. We must understand that the coordinated efforts of concerned citizens channeled through their representative will spur the movement toward the community we want and can attain.
- “I believe that if you contact your City Council representative on any issue, you deserve a response;
- “I believe that when two sides reach an impasse on an issue, it is the duty of your City Council representative to step up as a leader and facilitate a mutually derived beneficial outcome; and
- “I believe in equipping City Services with the tools and resources to best serve our community.”
ON RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT
“Understanding that cities and communities are breathing entities, we must
be deliberative and forward thinking in our approach to economic development. The vision our citizens have of their streets, homes and family plans can be coordinated with the need of donor dollars and business revenue to keep the eclectic feel of the 9th while providing new services, great shopping and dining venues, and jobs for our citizens.
- “I believe that economic development can boost growth while still remaining consistent with the look and feel of neighborhoods; and
- “I believe that the views of existing homeowners and residents should be taken into consideration during development.”
ON RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
“Issues of erosion on creek lots, water run-off and drainage must be thoroughly researched, planned and put to the voters prior to groundbreaking. We must enlist our businesses in the effort to make our roadways beautiful, eco-friendly and functional. It is in our interest that the businesses here thrive and prosper; the homes complement each other; and that we preserve and nurture the unique green spaces, wildlife and ecology that makes the 9th District the crown jewel and principle draw to all those who appreciate the wonder, beauty and accessibility of nature.
- “I believe that when developing amenities for our area, achieving harmony among residents, users and wildlife is possible; and
- “I believe that when construction is necessary, that effort be made to minimize the inconvenience of residents.”
