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New Braunfels City Council Dist 6

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Biographical Information

Which responsibility of this office is your highest priority and how do you intend to accomplish it?

City leadership requires working with people who may strongly disagree. Can you describe how you would approach collaboration and decision-making to ensure city policies reflect the needs of the entire community?

What do you propose the city prioritize when planning for the growth of the city?

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Education Bachelors of Science in Engineering
Experience ww.linkedin.com/in/voges-steven
Campaign Phone Number 210-419-7334
Plan Infrastructure for the Long Term:

* Support a regularly updated Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). * Require growth projections to be tied directly to infrastructure capacity (roads, water, wastewater, public safety). * Push for impact fees or developer contributions that offset the cost of growth. * Advocate for performance audits to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently.

A real-world application of my priorities: I would vote to prioritize funding for a roadway expansion before approving a large nearby development, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with growth instead of reacting after the problems arises.
For me, collaborating means focusing on outcomes over personal preference or political alignment.

For Example: Imagine you’re on city council and a colleague proposes expanding public transportation. You may personally feel the cost is too high, but after listening to residents, especially workers and seniors, you see strong community support. Instead of opposing it outright, you work with that colleague to adjust the plan: phasing it in, adding budget safeguards, and ensuring accountability.

In this case, collaboration means setting aside my personal stance to reflect what the people want, while still contributing my perspective to make the solution more responsible and effective.
Hold New Development to a High Standard.

How I would accomplish it: * Strengthen development codes and design standards. * Require drainage, floodplain, and traffic impact studies before approval. * Support third-party engineering reviews for major projects. * Encourage phased development tied to infrastructure completion.

A real-world application of my priorities: If a subdivision is proposed near an established neighborhood, I would require enhanced storm-water detention, stricter runoff controls, and proof that drainage improvements won’t increase flooding for current residents before granting approval.