Fate is home.
Let’s care for
its future.

A civil, functional city council

If you’re tired of the bickering and back and forth, I understand. We should be able to disagree and still get the work done.

Fate uses a council-manager form of government. The council sets policy and approves the budget, while the city manager oversees daily operations. I want us to respect those responsibilities and follow our city charter.

For me, that means coming prepared, asking questions and explaining my decisions. Before a major vote, I want to understand the problem we’re solving, the alternatives, the cost and the consequences of waiting.

I’ll take staff recommendations seriously and use my own judgment when it’s time to vote. Residents deserve honest explanations of the tradeoffs and a fair hearing, including when they disagree with me. My responsibility would be to the people of Fate.

Source: How Fate’s city government works

Support for first responders

I’m pro-police, and I want Fate to have a low crime rate. Our police officers and firefighters need the people, training and equipment to do their jobs safely and effectively.

In November 2024, Fate voters approved a $20 million bond for public safety facilities and equipment. That investment includes a new police station, fire-station improvements and apparatus.

We also need to plan for the people who will work in those facilities. I want staffing decisions to account for call volume, response times, overlapping emergencies and the personnel actually available on each shift.

I’d also look at recruitment, retention, overtime and equipment replacement when reviewing budget requests. Our chiefs should explain what’s needed and how it would improve service. Council should understand the ongoing cost and identify dependable funding. Public safety needs sustained attention every budget year.

Source: Fate’s voter-approved public safety bond

Smart, managed growth

The Census Bureau estimated Fate’s population at 29,007 in July 2025, an increase of 61.3% from its April 2020 population base. That growth makes the decisions we’re making now especially important.

I welcome more shopping, dining and businesses here in Fate. I’d like more of our everyday spending to support local businesses and generate local sales-tax revenue.

When reviewing development, I want to understand the traffic it will add, the capacity of our water and sewer systems, and the cost of providing police, fire and other services. Fate already evaluates development’s long-term financial impact. I want those findings to be part of the conversation residents can understand.

If incentives are involved, I want clear answers about what the city receives, what it commits and when the public benefits arrive. Growth should improve life for residents and leave us able to maintain what we build.

Sources: U.S. Census population estimates · Fate’s development fiscal analysis

Infrastructure that keeps pace

Roads, drainage, water and sewer service affect our lives every day. In Fate’s 2025 community survey, traffic flow on major streets received just 12% positive ratings. That tells me getting around town deserves serious attention.

I want project priorities to reflect safety, condition and actual need. That means looking at recurring drainage problems, road maintenance, intersection performance and whether utility capacity is keeping up with development.

Depending on the location, an improvement might involve signal timing, a turn lane, a repair or a larger project. I want us to evaluate practical options and coordinate with the agency responsible for the road.

We also need to budget for maintenance and eventual replacement. Residents deserve clear information about who owns a project, how it will be funded, its expected timeline and what is causing any delay.

Source: Fate’s 2025 community survey

Survey results reflect resident opinions. The weighted survey included 264 completed responses, with a reported margin of error of up to ±6 percentage points.