Strong neighborhoods begin with safe roads, clean water, and reliable public services.

Traffic Signals and Lighting

Leading up to the 2024 bond election, I’m proud to have been a strong supporter of Proposition D – the inclusion of street lights along Lakeview Parkway. Not only will this dramatically improve safety and deter criminal activity on the city’s primary corridor, but it will change the entire aesthetic of the City of Rowlett. Even more importantly, Proposition A included a complete rework of the traffic signals throughout the City. Over the past few months, I have worked closely with city management to ensure this is a top priority and is first on the list of capital items to be upgraded.

As Mayor, my commitment to take steps to minimize the impact of traffic throughout our City remains unchanged. While our area continues to grow, I’m confident that we can find innovative and efficient solutions to abate the impacts of the more serious traffic flow problems we have experienced previously.

Streets, Alleys, and Sidewalks

Over the past 12 months, Rowlett undertook a new initiative to perform concrete and asphalt replacement in-house. I am vehemently in support of this new initiative, and extremely proud that it is a staff-led effort, because people support that which they help build. This new approach will save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, give the City control over project timelines, and provide a level of flexibility that we’ve not had before. While major road reconstruction projects will still be bid out to a contractor, bringing these smaller jobs in-house is a tremendous step forward, and I’m glad to be a part.

Water and Wastewater

Perhaps the greatest threat to the North Texas area is the availability of fresh drinking water. A prolonged drought mixed with continued exponential growth in the region could spell disaster for residents. Since taking office, I have worked closely with the Water Subcommittee, made up of Mayor Margolis, Councilmember Schupp, and me, to explore the impacts of a new contract with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and to pursue membership. Although our efforts to pursue membership have not yet been successful, I am committed to not only securing a seat at the table with the NTMWD, but also continuing to make strides in securing affordable and fair rates from the District for Rowlett’s water.

Solid Waste

In 2024, the City contracted with a new solid waste provider, Republic Services, as the previous contract with FCC expired. During the bidding process, the City sought input from residents and worked with the City Council to determine the right mix of cost and service level for a new provider. Following the bidding process, negotiations, and selection by Council, Republic Services was selected.

I remain supportive of the service changes that were selected by the Council, because they were both reflective of the community feedback received and serve to balance the use of the services with actual needs. As Mayor, I will continue to communicate, inform, and be transparent about the decisions made and reasoning behind them.

Other Thoughts

Infrastructure takes many forms. Ensuring we have the right resources at the right cost remains paramount to guiding the decisions I will make as Mayor. Keeping you informed and sharing important information is a key component of this process.