Mark Harness

for City Council —  Place 2

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Hello,

 

I am Mark Harness and I am asking you to re-elect me to the Keller City Council- Place 2

 

I live in Keller with my wife and two children, Mary and Noah.  I have been a Keller resident since 1989. 

 

I have seen many changes in Keller, not the least of which is rapid growth that has strained our infrastructure.  Keller is a beautiful city that enjoys a relatively low property tax rate compared to other cities in Tarrant county.  We have a fantastic parks and trail system.  We have been named one of the top 50 small towns in the United States, and that is made possible because we have exceptional citizens.

 

We have many things to be proud of in Keller and many things to look forward to.  Over the past two years we have made great strides in shaping Keller into one of the premier cities in Northeast Tarrant county.  We did that by refocusing the city’s priorities on the basic needs of our citizens.

 

This council recently hired an outstanding City Manager who is doing a remarkable job, as is our city staff.  We are a diverse council, and while we sometimes have differences, we also have a great respect for each other’s opinions, even when we disagree.  If re-elected we will continue to move Keller forward with open, honest, and responsive government. 

 

One major fact we must address is our limited available land for future development.  In the past, businesses bypassed us in favor of Southlake, Watauga, Roanoke and the I35 Corridor.  I have been working hard to attract quality businesses to Keller.  I attended the most recent ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) convention with our staff.  We stressed the advantages of Keller to such businesses as Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Target and JC Penney.  In response to the mayor and council’s urging, our new City Manager has hired and Assistant City Manager that is dedicated to economic development.  He will have a tough job but the groundwork has been set for discussions with businesses like those mentioned here.

 

My experience on the Council over the past two years has been both educational and rewarding.  We have improved our infrastructure, and I want to continue working on this great start until our city is second to none.  Together, we can continue to ensure that all citizens are represented fairly, and if we do, Keller will remain one of the premier cities in the United States.

 

 

Please take a few moments to review my accomplishments of the past two years, as well as the vision I have for the future.  If this vision matches yours, I would very much appreciate your vote to re-elect me to re-elect me to Keller City Council Place 2.      

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