"NO NEW TAXES" I have used my many years of financial expertise to lead a dramatic improvement of the financial position of the City during my first term. Fund balances and reserves have grown to proper 0levels under my leadership. The City’s debt has decreased during my first term. The City’s bond rating has increased. There have been no tax increases since I became Mayor. I will not support any tax increase, or any discretionary fee increases until I am certain that waste and cronyism in the City has been eliminated. Borrowing money is done only with the approval of voters, and this is guaranteed now in our city charter. See how your taxes dollars work for you.

"CITIZEN'S INPUT" now guaranteed in our city charter, allows more transparancy with our city government. I initiated unedited, live broadcasts of City Council meetings now available on the web. To help keep citizens more aware of what's happening in our city, I instituted the City-produced tv news show “Rowlett…on the Lake…on the Move!”. This gives our City Manager, Lynda Humble, a venue to provide the latest information about projects and events of interest to Rowlett citizens, neighbors and friends.

"ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" I have focused on economic development of Rowlett, citing the need to increase the commercial tax base for the City of Rowlett, so that better services and greater amenities can be provided to Rowlett residents. Despite the economic downturn in the last two years, Rowlett attracted new and expanded businesses and almost 1,000 new jobs. I expect extraordinary growth soon after the completion of the Bush Turnpike and the DART rail projects, bringing more businesses and more jobs to Rowlett…a regional center. I promise to bring only the best economic development to our city.

"NEIGHBORHOODS" I will continue to work with citizens to keep neighborhood revitalization a top priority. Our ordinance department is now talking with and working with citizens, not just issuing citations. See City newsletter online.

"PARKS & RECREATION" I will continue to encourage and support well maintained and well planned expansions of our parks, sports fields, bike and hiking trails. See list of Rowlett parks and trails.

I promise to “Keep Rowlett on the Move!”.

Best regards, John Harper

jharper@johnharper-rowlett.com • 214-284-6972

Voter Registration until April 8
Early Voting - APRIL 26 - MAY 4
Dallas County Residents:
Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main
Rockwall County Residents
Lake Pointe Medical Center , 6800 Scenic
Voting Day; May 8 at your precinct