If approved by the voters in the Village of Salado May 6, the disannexation of a large — almost entirely residential — portion of the Village could result in the loss of just over $170 million in market value.
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Three candidates are vying for two two-year terms on the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen: Frank Coachman and write-in candidates Dr. Amber Preston-Dankert and Linda Reynolds.Below are the introductions the candidates gave of themselves at the Candidate Forum on April 18. Next week, we will have questions and answers with the candidates.
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Salado Village Voice put the following questions to the candidates for the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen. Their answers are below:
Question 1: Other than infrastructure and population growth, what is the most critical issue facing the Village of Salado? How is the Village handling this issue? Is there anything the Village can do better? (200 words)
Question 2: Do you support the Village negotiations with Sanctuary? Why or why not? (200 words)
Question 3: Do you support the partnership of the Salado Chamber of Commerce and Village of Salado Tourism Department? Why or why not? (200 words)
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We put the following questions to the candidates for the Village of Salado Board of Aldermen. Their answers are below:
1. How is Salado doing in preparation for a sewer system? What approach do
you think is best for the Village, tying into Belton, partnering with developer(s) or going it alone? (200 words)
2. What can/should Salado do to expand its boundaries in terms of annexation? (100 words)
3. How is Salado doing in terms of the conditions of its roads? What should it do differently, if anything? (100 words)
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We put the following questions before the candidates for Salado ISD Board of Trustees. Below are their answers:
Question 1: Other than facilities and growth, what is the most critical issue facing the school district? How is the district handling this issue? Is there anything the school district can do better? (200 words)
Question 2: What is the greatest strength about Salado ISD schools? What is its greatest weakness? What can be done to improve the weakness without sacrificing the strength? (200 words)
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We put the following questions before the candidates for Salado ISD Board of Trustees. Below are their answers:
Question 1. Is Salado ISD preparing adequately for the potential growth in enrollment of the next five to 10 years? Is there anything it should be doing differently? (Limit 150 words)
Question 2. How would you rate the condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) of each of these facilities: Elementary, Intermediate, Junior High, High School, Athletic Facilities, Arts Facilities, Ag Facilities. What needs to be done? (Limit 150 words)
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Four candidates have filed for two three-year terms on the Salado I.S.D. Board of Trustees: Brad Bolick, Melanie Kirchmeier, Michael Matthews and Chris Seaton. As of presstime, Matthews announced that he is withdrawing from the race. While his name will appear on the ballot, he asks voters to only consider the other three candidates.
This week, Salado Village Voice gave each of the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to the voters. Those introductions appear below:
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