Runoff Election | Candidates for Lubbock Mayor sit down for in-depth interviews

Описание: Our news team recently sat down with both Lubbock Mayoral Candidates for an in-depth interview about topics important to Lubbock voters.

00:00 Introductions
02:10 What steps are you willing to take as a leader in city government to be more transparent with the people of Lubbock?
04:40 Would you work to protect the role of public educators in Lubbock?
06:45 Now that a police chief has been chosen, how do you feel about his background, credibility, and ability to find solutions to Lubbock’s crime problems?
09:40 Along with police support, what role does the city government play in preventing crimes?
11:25 If you’re elected mayor, are there ways the city could support LPD’s efforts to encourage safe gun ownership in Lubbock?
13:05 As mayor, what steps would you take to ensure effective and sustainable water management for Lubbock as it shifts focus from well fields to surface water sources like Lake Alan Henry and the Canyon Lake System?
15:30 Would you consider supporting a quality-of-life bond for improvements like parks, pools, walkability, etc.?
18:55 What part of beating Prop A illustrated a safer public policy for Lubbock?
19:40 What can you do as mayor to increase officer morale and retention?
21:20 Do you agree with the recent council decision regarding student housing in South Overton?
26:10 In terms of proposed city budgets and collaboration with the city manager in determining those budgets, what are your highest priorities? What are your lowest?
27:25 We know that the police and public safety are your highest priorities. What is your lowest priority?
30:15 What steps need to be taken in these early stages in order to make this a possibility for Lubbock’s future?
32:50 Through this mayoral race what are some things that you’ve learned from the community that you can implement as a leader going forward, if elected?



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