Margaret Lucht

District 5 City Councilwoman Garland, TX

Margaret Lucht for Garland Texas City Council District Five
 
 

I’m all in.

I live and work in District 5. I will do my very best to make our home a better place, and I am an overachiever.

District 5 requires a leader who will fight for economic development, increased safety measures, and the completion of 2019 Bond Program initiatives.

I want to be that voice for our community.

  • Safety

    • Expand existing safety measures including license plate cameras, gun shot detectors, and police gang units

    • Promote neighborhood crime watch groups

    • Support Neighborhood Police Officers

    • Fund Garland Police and Fire Departments’ new hires, programs, and technology

    • Increase security in parks and along walking paths

    • Promote public health initiatives by supporting the Garland Health Department and the Garland Public Health Clinic

    • Address environmental concerns with pragmatism and fact-based analysis

  • Bond Program

    • Ensure completion of the 2019 Garland Bond Program projects as they were presented to citizens

    • Approve funding from additional sources apart from taxes to enhance existing projects

  • Economic Development

    • Attract quality entertainment and dining experiences to keep residents in Garland

    • Expand premium grocery and retail options in District 5

    • Ensure new construction projects promote longevity and connectivity for an expanding population

    • Develop the old Hyper-Mart location with something truly unique and exciting

  • Greenspaces

    • Complete the Rick Oden Park project and make sure it is exceptional

    • Promote completion and implementation of Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department’s Master Plans

    • Expand recreation center offerings

    • Promote revenue growth opportunities by improving facilities for regional use

    • Utilize xeriscaping techniques to reduce maintenance and irrigation costs

  • Esthetics

    • Promote revitalization programs for businesses and homeowners

    • Create policy that improves infrastructure and elevates our surroundings

    • Improve the appearance of frontage roads along the 635 corridor and Garland Rd

  • Engagement

    • Make District 5 driven policy

    • Encourage resident involvement in community and neighborhood programs

    • Address immediate issues and implement solutions, creating lasting results

    • Make communication, discussion, and feedback with constituents a priority

Let me know what you think!