We have the chance in Collin County to make sure the community we give to future generations is one of the most robust, resilient, thriving places in the entire country. Collin County is already the sixth-largest county in Texas, and one of the fastest-growing counties in America. Texas Instruments’ investment of billions of dollars in new fabs in Sherman will mean even faster growth between Dallas and Sherman, putting Collin County in the middle of tremendous growth and economic expansion. We can do that the right way or the wrong way, and my experience on Plano City Council has equipped me to help navigate the eventual build-out of the county in a thoughtful, measured way that looks to the future resilience and economic vitality of the region long after our lifetimes.
As County Commissioner, I’ll not only have a vote on county matters, but will work with cities, residents, businesses, and developers to help ensure smart, attractive, and vibrant growth and development. I’ll likewise work with state agencies and state legislators, as I have for many years, to collaborate on policy, infrastructure, and economic development to protect all stakeholders.
Our communities will need an appropriate blend of housing and commercial, and suitable diversification of housing types to facilitate easy transition between life stages. We must likewise cultivate a considered blend of businesses to provide for broad economic resilience through economic cycles.
Above all, we must proactively look years into the future to promote an environment in which our region is equipped to continually redevelop and revitalize for decades to come, consistently creating the future version of the Collin County we all love today.
