Today we’re tackling some of the most common questions and concerns about the upcoming election and hoping to clear up some of the misinformation that’s out there.

Beaumont’s Mayor Pro Tempore, AJ Turner, and the City’s Economic Development Manager, Christina Lokey, are on the show today to break it all down.

Resources

beaumonttexas.gov/firebuddies

Community Investment Plan

Parks Master Plan

BeaumontBonds.com

BeaumontTexas.gov/bond

BeaumontTexas.gov/election

Oktoberfest

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro & Announcements

(01:34) How the Bond Projects Were Identified and Prioritized

(4:38) Why the Propositions are Organized the way they are

(10:55) The Role of Local and Social Media in shaping the Conversation

(12:18) Common Concerns That You’re Hearing

(14:12) Safeguards in Place for Spending Bond Dollars Responsibly

(19:41) Intermission Announcements

(20:46) The Difference between Ford Park and the Proposed Multipurpose Sports Complex

(26:48) Downtown Projects on the Bond

(31:31) Infrastructure: Sewer & Drainage

(35:43) What do you want to remind voters?

(41:49) Outro & Announcements

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