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Next Level Keller: Issues

Being recognized as Keller’s most family-friendly City didn’t happen by chance. When we first took office in 2020, we lowered taxes, we celebrated Keller like never before–bringing Keller’s first fireworks show to Keller Town Hall. We voted for and opened Keller’s amazing Senior Center. We hosted Governor Greg Abbott as the first Governor to visit Keller. And we immediately began our work to turn the Keller Sports Park into the premier youth sports destination in North Texas.

On the issues that matter most to our residents, I am so proud to say that we have delivered on our campaign promises every single step of the way.

Taking Keller to the next level is an exciting challenge. It will require a Mayor who is well prepared, with a laser-focus on policy and results. From streets and public safety to youth sports and our system of trails—we should expect excellence for our community. Serving Keller is a unique privilege and we couldn’t be more excited about our work ahead.

Protecting Taxpayers

While other government entities and politicians have collected more of your tax dollars on a year-to-year basis, we took on the fight of reforming the Tarrant Appraisal District. We know what every homeowner understands: our property tax system is broken and in need of reform.

This is also exactly why we took historic measures to actually reduce the city’s portion of your property tax bill. And during my first year on Keller City Council, I championed the single largest property tax cut effort in Keller’s history by setting the homestead exemption at 20%.

At the City level, we must continue to set the example by adopting fiscally conservative budgets. As Mayor, I will continue my efforts to champion pro-taxpayer policies at every level.

Funding Priorities: a focus on critical infrastructure

When we do spend tax dollars, we must focus our efforts where it matters the most: on core city services such as public safety, parks, trails, streets, and sidewalks. That’s why we invested in our streets and erased a six-year backlog of sidewalk repairs. We continue to add to our system of trails, and we are now on track to re-develop the Keller Sports Park into a premier youth sports destination for all families to enjoy.

Here are just a few of the critical infrastructure improvements we have taken action on recently:

Johnson Rd: was 3 years behind schedule when we were first elected—so we accelerated and completed the project.
Mt Gilead: getting a much needed update all while incorporating tremendous feedback from residents.
Old Town Keller: historic investments in Elm St and Bates St.
Bear Creek Parkway: has been repaved and made much safer than before.
Sidewalks: We cleared a 6-year backlog of sidewalk repairs and we continue to focus on sidewalk expansion.

The list of improvements goes on. And we have another $5.5M+ budgeted for infrastructure projects this year.

Support Keller's Police Officers and Firefighters

We must maintain the highest levels of public safety, and I remain as thankful as ever for the service and protection provided to our community by our first responders. Particularly in these trying times, we must express our gratitude to all those who risk their lives every day to keep us safe.

We have supported and passed a 33% pay increase just since being elected to serve on council, with a reduction in time for Keller’s firefighters to move up the pay scale. We are grateful that our residents continue to fund and support important safety equipment and vehicles for our first responders. These steps are critically important to maintain the safety and vitality of our community.

As Mayor, I intend to work directly with our residents, our firefighters, and our police officers to pass a sustainable plan that keeps Keller competitive and our budgets sustainable.

High Quality Development

While we have had more success in recent years, we must keep our focus on attracting vibrant economic development with an emphasis on retaining and recruiting family-friendly businesses to Keller.

Specifically, we must continue our efforts to bring excellent commercial businesses and high-quality restaurants to Keller. In turn, this will help reduce the property tax burden on our residents.

As Mayor, I will champion new, innovative ways to bring more vibrant economic development to our community by taking a more proactive approach to economic development.

Great Schools make Great Communities

Make no mistake, great schools make great communities.

Like many of you, my family moved to Keller for its world-class schools. From ensuring school safety through Keller’s campus patrol program, to championing a mentorship program for our youth, I am proud of our city council’s track record.

As Mayor, I will continue to advocate on behalf of our community to ensure that our students are well-educated, our parents are empowered, and our teachers are well supported, so that Keller schools remain excellent schools that we can be proud of.

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Pol. Adv. paid for by Ross McMullin for Mayor of Keller