As a resident of Liberty Hill for over 12 years I have seen many changes here in Precinct # 2. While some changes have been for the better, many of these changes have been detrimental to the Precinct and its residents. For this reason and more, I have decided to run against Cynthia Long, the long-standing and current CountyCommissioner.  Many problems in the Precinct have to do with the condition of the highways, roads, and accompanying infrastructure.  The continued growth and influx of people into the Precinct now exceeds the capacity roads and highways can handle.

For example, RR 1869 is a narrow, two-lane road heavily travelled not only with cars and trucks, but also bikers and pedestrian traffic (joggers, etc.). Motorized, non-motorized, and pedestrian usage of this road has continued to grow and presents exceedingly dangerous hazards to all that use it on a daily basis. Instead of inaction, we need a CountyCommissioner willing to take action to keep up with the demand, and make our roads safer for everyone!

As another example, the stretch of Highway 29 that extends from Seward Junction through Liberty Hill has been similarly impacted. This road needs to be widened, and requires controlled right hand turn lanes.  Of greater concern is the children that wait for the school bus in the morning - as protection for them, shoulders need to be added for their safety.

The entire section of Highway 183 that extends from Seward Junction through CedarPark needs controlled turn lanes.  These simple improvements would help ease the congestion along these highways and let the traffic flow much faster and safer.

Another concern is the 183A Toll Road.  The people who use the road pay the highest toll rates in central Texas. With the proposed extension of this highway, the toll rates are going to increase further.  A Commissioner should do everything in their power to at least keep them at the current rate.

Commissioner Cynthia Long does not seem to care about the people who use this highway every day.  I do care! When I am elected, I will do everything that I can to maintain the rates or get the rates lowered to a reasonable cost.

There are plans to build a highway 29 corridor around Liberty Hill.  I am firmly against this proposal. $4 million dollars have already been wasted - most residents in and around Liberty Hill do not want this corridor.  Many acres of ranch land would be lost during and after construction.  I believe if the corridor is built, businesses in Liberty Hill will suffer from lost revenue, and many may go out of business all together.  Widening the highway, instead of an expensive and intrusive corridor, would be a better solution to the traffic problem. We need decision making that encourages and facilitates growth – not decisions that kill growth.

I feel that the CountyCommissioners are nothing but a rubber stamp for the current CountyJudge and for big business.  I plan to change that when I am elected.