Bob Yancy said:

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You're likely gonna get a 5% tax rate cut and that reflects efficiency.

Yancy '95

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Hornbeck said:

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But that's not the narrative that was sold to the voters.

We were told that the new wells were needed because there was one entity, Upland Brazos Valley Farm that was going to pump a huge amount of water and pipe it to the Austin area from Robertson County. This would necessitate building new, deeper wells, to adjust the city's ability to get to this deeper water. Everyone downhill from Booger County raised cane with the Groundwater Conservation District, and sued.

Since then, the lawsuit enjoined by several local entities has been settled. The amount that Upland is able to pump has been slashed. There was big fanfare on the local news by TAMU, CoB, etc. This was a huge win for water drinkers.

But the lack of any reaction from CoCS was noticed by those of us who follow local politics. As I said, and you confirmed, this apparently has not changed the position of the city that these new wells are still needed, I guess because you already committed to spending that $70M, even though the driving force behind this has changed.

This in a nutshell is why people don't trust you guys.

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Bob Yancy said:

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• I like the idea of polling the public for all major projects. Y'all are the boss. I don't mean this negatively, but I should point out that there's 4 to 6 of you guys that are pretty consistent in your opinions that are not reflective, per se, of the feedback I get from a very, very large number of people. That's ok, and that doesn't invalidate yalls views, and you deserve respect and engagement and that's why I do it- but I think it's important y'all know that.

All due respect but there are 4-6 that are consistently supportive (by number of post likes) of your views as well and I also rub shoulders with a lot of people and they give me 180* opposite feedback to your people. I suspect it has a lot to do with our circles but don't know for sure

• When you look at that eyeball icon in the upper left corner at the top of every post, there are thousands and thousands of views. The comments are far fewer, and a high percentage of those comments is a handful of you guys.

Are you assuming that most of the post views are by people who agree with you and simply don't comment? That's fairly flawed logic if true, those same people could be diametrically opposed to your viewpoints and are afraid to comment. I as well as others have had posts removed for dissenting so maybe those people don't want to be banned or censored?

• People email me and call me and hit me up at Lowes and everywhere all the time. They offer encouragement to keep engaging here a lot- and I mean a lot- and they say they don't comment and won't, but they read. That too is why I try to make my case and hear yours too.

Most people clutch their anonymity tightly, I have had similar experiences with average citizens, lawmakers and community leaders alike, even going so far as to encourage me to run for council or commissioner.

• Finally- I know what it's like to distrust government and wonder what in the world were elected officials thinking when they decided ______! I wondered that before elected and I still do. I try to represent everyone- including that view when warranted.
• If yall would attend and/or watch the meeting video I believe you'd see that.
• At the end of the day- this community is absolutely bursting with potential. There is so much we could do! I want us to take it to the next level, efficiently.

I appreciate your efforts even when we don't agree. Engaging here is risky and I appreciate that you are willing to take that risk.

I have participated on boards and committees throughout the county and my own honest, humble opinion is that people who have their taxes frozen by age should be fairly represented, however, not be the primary driver of policy and budgetary expenditures. I am sometimes in awe of what we WASTE money on, until I reflect on the fact, that, often those who are voting to spend do not share the burden. It's an easier decision when it's other people money apparently. Break CoCs up into single member districts and let every area of the city be equally represented.

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EliteElectric said:

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Bob Yancy said:

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[li]I like the idea of polling the public for all major projects. Y'all are the boss. I don't mean this negatively, but I should point out that there's 4 to 6 of you guys that are pretty consistent in your opinions that are not reflective, per se, of the feedback I get from a very, very large number of people. That's ok, and that doesn't invalidate yalls views, and you deserve respect and engagement and that's why I do it- but I think it's important y'all know that.[/li]
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All due respect but there are 4-6 that are consistently supportive (by number of post likes) of your views as well and I also rub shoulders with a lot of people and they give me 180* opposite feedback to your people. I suspect it has a lot to do with our circles but don't know for sure

[ul]
[li]When you look at that eyeball icon in the upper left corner at the top of every post, there are thousands and thousands of views. The comments are far fewer, and a high percentage of those comments is a handful of you guys.[/li]
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Are you assuming that most of the post views are by people who agree with you and simply don't comment? That's fairly flawed logic if true, those same people could be diametrically opposed to your viewpoints and are afraid to comment. I as well as others have had posts removed for dissenting so maybe those people don't want to be banned or censored?

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[li]People email me and call me and hit me up at Lowes and everywhere all the time. They offer encouragement to keep engaging here a lot- and I mean a lot- and they say they don't comment and won't, but they read. That too is why I try to make my case and hear yours too.[/li]
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Most people clutch their anonymity tightly, I have had similar experiences with average citizens, lawmakers and community leaders alike, even going so far as to encourage me to run for council or commissioner.

[ul]
[li]Finally- I know what it's like to distrust government and wonder what in the world were elected officials thinking when they decided ______! I wondered that before elected and I still do. I try to represent everyone- including that view when warranted.[/li]
[li]If yall would attend and/or watch the meeting video I believe you'd see that.[/li]
[li]At the end of the day- this community is absolutely bursting with potential. There is so much we could do! I want us to take it to the next level, efficiently.[/li]
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I appreciate your efforts even when we don't agree. Engaging here is risky and I appreciate that you are willing to take that risk.

I have participated on boards and committees throughout the county and my own honest, humble opinion is that people who have their taxes frozen by age should be fairly represented, however, not be the primary driver of policy and budgetary expenditures. I am sometimes in awe of what we WASTE money on, until I reflect on the fact, that, often those who are voting to spend do not share the burden. It's an easier decision when it's other people money apparently. Break CoCs up into single member districts and let every area of the city be equally represented.

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Bob see my bolded responses, sorry was out of town at my daughters golf tourney so just saw this today.

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Bob Yancy said:

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I hope your daughter shot in the 70s!

All the best!

Yancy '95

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