Four candidates are running for Montgomery mayor in the May 2 election, including incumbent Sara Countryman.
Early voting begins April 20 and runs through April 28, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website. Election day is May 2. In Montgomery County, voters can cast their ballot at any polling location during early voting. However, on election day, voters must vote at their designated voting precincts. Visit https://elections.mctx.org for polling locations.
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Why did you decide to run in this election?
The city and the board lack vision for a fast growing town.
What is your top priority, if elected?
Ensuring that developers and construction companies abide by their contracts and proper home construction. Most companies are leaving the consumer hanging. This should change if contracts are amended and negotiated and not simply allowed to pass by those with no experience in reading and interpreting contracts.
What do you think are the two biggest challenges facing the city of Montgomery?
Old infrastructure; failure of the city to take action to give Montgomery the face lift it needs; including basic utilities around the city on public areas; canals, creeks and some streets. Basic stuff [and] the lack of revenue generation.
How would you approach Montgomery’s growth and development?
People have a large distaste for the City of Conroe and would rather be annexed by the City of Montgomery. This would generate revenue to grow the town.
What should Montgomery’s budget priorities be?
New infrastructure and securing all water needs for its residents.
Why did you decide to run in this election?
I decided to run to continue serving the residents of Montgomery and help see important projects through completion, including the McCown Street project, our new City Hall, and the opening of H-E-B. Our city is thriving, and I want to help guide thoughtful growth while preserving the charm and character ….
What is your top priority, if elected?
My top priority, if elected, is keeping Montgomery’s water and sewer infrastructure ahead of our community’s growth. Over the past seven years, I’ve worked to plan for today and the future. Proactive infrastructure ensures reliable services, supports responsible growth, and protects the quality of life our residents value.
What do you think are the two biggest challenges facing the city of Montgomery?
Montgomery’s biggest challenges are traffic and downtown development. I supported bond funding to expand Lone Star Parkway, improving congestion as our city grows. At the same time, future downtown development must be thoughtful, preserving the history, character, and charm that make our historic district a special place for residents ….
How would you approach Montgomery’s growth and development?
Growth in Montgomery must be responsible, planned, and respectful of our history. As mayor, I will ensure development strengthens our infrastructure, protects our small-town character, and supports our residents. With smart planning and strong leadership, we can welcome growth while preserving the charm, safety, and quality of life that …
What should Montgomery’s budget priorities be?
The City of Montgomery’s budget must prioritize infrastructure, public safety, and the quality of life our residents expect. Investing in water, sewer, and roads keeps us ahead of growth and ensures reliable services. Supporting police, fire, and emergency responders keeps our community safe. And as the Birthplace of the …
Why did you decide to run in this election?
Serving the community is simply the right thing to do. So why now? The City is at a critical stage—so much commercial and residential growth. I know my skills and experience can help City leadership navigate that growth and create a community that makes everyone proud.
What is your top priority, if elected?
Effectively managing our growth. I want to engage all citizens, new and established, to build a vision that maintains our small-town character and lays out how the City can connect and serve our many neighborhoods. There are many cities across Texas to inform and inspire us.
What do you think are the two biggest challenges facing the city of Montgomery?
The City needs to provide reliable, cost-efficient services. Traffic needs to move. We need to identify pain points before they show up. But we can’t burden our citizens with higher taxes and debt. We also need to connect people and families, so Montgomery continues to feel like home.
How would you approach Montgomery’s growth and development?
As a way to create something special, when done right. Solutions will require contributions from the county and state, school district, developers, business owners, the citizens, and City leadership. I will ensure The City and the citizens work together to turn ideas into reality, problems into solutions.
What should Montgomery’s budget priorities be?
Revenues will increase with growth, but if our expenses rise with it, we’re no better off. To improve our City and create something impactful, we’ve got to be efficient while we grow as a community. We need to work smarter, not harder, and put resources where they matter most.
Why did you decide to run in this election?
I was tired of seeing where the town was headed. I have been a business owner here and am raising my family here. I see the struggles of the small businesses and that needs to stop.
What is your top priority, if elected?
My top priority is to slow down the big box development and promote the small business tourism for our town.
What do you think are the two biggest challenges facing the city of Montgomery?
Our biggest challenge is the infrastructure supporting the mega development that is happening. Water and power to start. We need to take a serious look at our water situation and figure out how to support what we have and conserve what we need while promoting smaller businesses who use …
How would you approach Montgomery’s growth and development?
I personally want to slow it down as much as possible. If we promote our town as an attraction the money will flow in the form of sales tax revenue while using minimal resources.
What should Montgomery’s budget priorities be?
While growth is inevitable, I want to focus our budget on our water situation primarily. Second I want to focus on increasing our already flourishing veteran population. Third I want to increase visibility of the city from a tourism standpoint.