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Tina Bennett-Burton

Farmers Branch City Council - District 2

Top Issues

Taxes / Budget Continue to lower property taxes to ease the financial burden on residents. Taxes / Budget To be good stewards of the taxpayer’s money, we must be vigilant in providing high quality services while reducing waste and inefficiencies. To this end, we must update our municipal code and bring it to state standards. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Farmers Branch, due to its location (Tollway/635/35), has a higher propensity for assault, as well as vehicular theft. To deter crime and keep our families safe the city must prioritize our first responders. Taxes / Budget A stronger small business presence helps create local jobs and expands the commercial tax base so we can lower the tax burden on homeowners. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Supporting our first responders to ensure the safety and well-being of our families. Economy By focusing on Economic Development to increase our business base. Taxes / Budget Continue to reduce wasteful spending by allocating resources more efficiently. Economy Eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that hinder local small businesses.

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