I have been a part of Blanco for over half my life. Blanco needs someone with the citizens needs first. As a REALTOR®️ our code of ethics teach putting clients needs above your own, the same is true for the mayor. The mayor has the ability to set the tone of governance. With my background working with people I can easily work with council, staff, committees and citizens. I can be as gentle or as tough as I need to be, with a little Divine intervention,
we can do it together. “For the ♥️ of Blanco”.
This is pretty simple, the basics…water, sewer, roads, police protection. The trick is how to pay for it without taxes being higher than they are now. The can that has been kicked down the road for years is smashed, rusted, has holes in it…can’t be kicked any longer. Facing the inevitable growth and keeping the small town, rural feel of Blanco…I am here to help them. “For the ♥️ of Blanco”.
They are grownups and want to know what is going on. They want to know when they turn on the faucet; water, you can drink comes out. They want to drive on decent roads. When they have a problem at City Hall, they want it handled in a timely manner and by someone who cares. Believe me, we have a great staff…but we all can strive to do better. They want to protect Blanco; they want to go into the store and know folks. It is a privilege to live
in Blanco and with that privilege comes some sacrifices. Your big stores are right down the road and they can stay
there. Yes, “For the ♥️ of Blanco”.
I lived 35 years in a small town prior to moving to Blanco, witnessing its growth into a larger city firsthand, giving me a unique perspective to run for Mayor. I’ve seen politics divide, bureaucracy bloat, and leadership fail. As a lifelong businessman, I’ve managed finances and solved problems; as a former city councilman, I’ve helped balance budgets and helped shape effective policies. I’ll work to help guide Blanco’s growth, cut waste, and unite us to preserve Blanco’s small-town charm.
Blanco’s potholes, aging infrastructure, and funding needs must be tackled. Small potholes grow if ignored. We should keep fixing them now while we are planning upgrades. We should coordinate water, sewer, and drainage updates to save costs. Grants are preferred but rare, so a bond may be needed. We will need to make sure we keep debt low and targeted.
Blanco citizens tell me they want to preserve our small-town charm, often resisting growth without considering long-term consequences. I’ve lived in a small town, where curbing development inflated home and property values. Popularity drove costs up, supply and demand kicked in and property taxes soared, pricing out fixed-income residents and young families. Yards with bicycles and swing sets were few and far between. Kids couldn’t afford to stay after graduation due to high costs and few jobs. We can balance charm with smart planning, ensuring affordable housing and opportunity so Blanco thrives for all, not just the wealthy few.
