(Editor’s note: For the upcoming November 4 Woodcreek election in which voters will select a mayor and two city council members, the Wimberley View asked candidates the following questions. Here are mayoral candidate Debra Hines’ responses. Next week look for the responses from the three city council candidates.)
Question: As you see it, what are Woodcreek’s top priorities?
Answer: The top five priorities for Woodcreek at this point in time are 1) finalizing a city-wide drainage improvement program including a financing plan that attempts to keep the taxes as low as possible while we pursue the inevitable debt issuance to tackle this massive project 2) continue to pursue water conservation efforts and incentivizing green infrastructure and building improvements while simultaneously holding Aqua accountable to their customers 3) utilize the bond money entrusted to us by the taxpayers to finalize the last portion of Woodcreek drive, finding other worthwhile uses for this remaining public fund, and settling on a maintenance plan for all our newly improved streets 4) continue with our Comprehensive Plan update so that we can learn directly from our citizens about their current interests and concerns as we have accomplished most of the previous set of goals outlined in our first plan 5) maintain healthy reserves, and seek grant funds to supplement, so we can achieve goals such as pedestrian mobility, additional traffic calming and safety efforts, ADA compliance, and continue with community enrichment efforts such as public events and beautification projects.
