2019 Township Election: Candidate Responses on Bicycling
Bike the Woodlands Coalition sent a 3-question survey to candidates to get their views on bicycling in The Woodlands. A summarized version of their responses may be found here: https://bit.ly/2N2ZShB.
The goal is to provide candidate responses to voters to help them choose which candidates to vote for. This information is considered to be just one of many issues that bicycling-oriented voters might consider prior to casting a vote.
We received responses from 9 of 11 candidates. The great news is that overall there is considerable support for bicycling in The Woodlands based on responses from the candidates. We ask that you consider their responses when you vote. Bike the Woodlands Coalition is not endorsing candidates in this election.
Early Voting is Oct. 21st to Nov. 1st. Election day is November 5th.
The three survey questions are:
In 2016, The Woodlands Township Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan was unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors. What steps would you take to progress the plan? The complete plan is available here: https://bit.ly/32Acpjo
A Complete Streets policy helps cities and towns plan safe, accessible and convenient use of streets by motorists, public transit riders, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Complete Streets has been adopted in 40 of the largest 50 cities, including Houston. If the The Woodlands Township incorporates, what approach would you take in regards to a Complete Streets policy? More information can be found at https://bit.ly/2pCjLEk.
What message would you most like to send to cyclists in The Woodlands about your candidacy in the upcoming Township election?
List of candidates:
Walter Cooke
Rashmi Gupta
Shelley Sekula-Gibbs
Alan Richel
Ann Snyder
Tom Chumbley
Bob Milner
David Cassidy
Walt Lisiewski
Andy DuBois