Did you know that
the deadline for applications for Llano mayor is
February 27th?
The deadline for
applications for Llano mayor is February 27th. Llano needs
some new leadership.
There seems to be two
"parties" or factions in Llano politics. They are self-categorized as
"Growth" and "No-growth."
The growth party wants us
to have manufacturing, HEB, and Wal-Mart, along with increased
population, businesses, and tax revenue. They want to be Fredericksburg.
Led by Mayor Virdell, they have failed.
The no-growth party wants
us to stay the same with no government spending, no HEB, and no
Wal-Mart. They want to be “Llano, the way Texas used to be.” Led by
Mayor Reagor, they have failed.
What they both have in
common is wasteful spending, bad management, lawlessness, lies, and
ignoring citizens. And Llano is the worse for it.
We have high taxes and
utility rates. We have a golf course perpetually losing money, useless
fountains, an unneeded "new" police station, secret deals, and huge debt
- none of which benefits citizens. We also have poor business plans that
require more spending than anticipated like sewer plants, dam gates, and
utility meters.
Neither faction knows what
growth actually is, how to get it, or if citizens really want it.
Neither respects citizens or property rights – except for their friends.
Both think they know what is best for us. Neither knows the real mission
of city government.
We have a city government
that doesn’t listen to citizens, doesn’t allow citizens to discuss
issues or purchases, and makes decisions in secret. We have a mayor that
votes first and can usurp the votes of elected representatives. There is
very little real business experience or management skill.
We need a third “party” in
Llano. One that knows the proper role of city government. One that
respects citizens and property rights. One that understands that growth
comes from a properly run city government and not from fountains in the
river. One that knows how to interview, appraise, and hire a competent
and honest city manager. One that knows where tax and utility revenue
actually comes from.
Here is a mayoral platform
for that third party that might even get votes from the other parties:
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Integrity
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Hire a new city manager
-
Llano Citizens’ Bill of
Rights
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Eliminate waste
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Reduce taxes and utility
rates (this can be done)
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Implement a proper
employee work environment and pay
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Create proper business
plans for projects
The deadline for
applications for Llano mayor is February 27th. Please
consider running or encouraging someone to run. Send suggestions to
LlanoWatch.
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