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Cynthia Lenton-Gary – Mayoral Candidate and Current City Councilmember, District B
Running for the top city public office, Cynthia Lenton Gary challenges the 16-year incumbent mayor. “I believe that all citizens of Missouri City deserve transparency in government,” she states and wants to address revitalization needs, referring to the Texas Parkway and Cartwright Road corridors, and combating the issues that impede the city’s economic growth.
Gary pledges efforts to keep taxes low, increase public safety, and raise awareness of city issues. With light rail coming, she says the city must be more aggressive and become a more business friendly city.
Serving her second council term, Gary’s vision is to make the city stand out in “the quadruplex” -- among Pearland, Missouri City, Stafford and Sugar Land. A point of destination and city hall in its downtown area is what she envisions and says the police department must be better supported to maintain the safest city status- low crime rates increase property value but high crime rates have an adverse affect.
Supporting the vote to remove the homestead exemption from the ballot, she said the monies are for more police and the homestead exemption needs to be addressed in the very near future since every dollar saved at this time is a help to every residential household budget.
She said she voted against 2 of the last 3 tax increases and “unlike my opponent, property tax rates and appraisal caps should be considered as part of a full tax relief package for our citizens.”
