Kenneth Gantt

Fredericksburg City Council - District 1

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Government Reform As our city considers options like data centers to increase revenue, we must strike a thoughtful balance—embracing progress while preserving our character. Growth should benefit everyone, guided by transparency, community input, and policies that reflect shared values—not division. Government Reform I will advocate for increased town halls, open forums, and public communication. Education Raising our system’s performance starts with recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers, increasing community involvement, and holding the school board accountable for real, measurable progress. I will advocate for stronger collaboration between City Council, educators, parents, and the School Board to elevate student outcomes and school ratings. Government Reform Too many important decisions are made behind closed doors. I will push for open government, ensuring residents have clear access to decisions that affect them.

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