Question: Background/ education/family info?
Dalton: I grew up in small town Wyoming. After high school I spent an additional 4 years in trade school whilst being employed. I moved to Texas several years ago to build a small business here in Dublin. My move here was preceded by my parents, who lived here in Dublin and highly recommended the area. Dublin has certainly welcomed the Harris’ to the community.
Question: What is your occupation? Are there skills involved in the work that will help in serving on city council?
Dalton: I’ve been a journeyman electrician for 10 years. In that time, I’ve definitely figured out how to screw in a light bulb without getting zapped. I’ve also been on numerous remodels and tenet improvement jobs from start to finish. As revitalize efforts continue in Dublin, it seems likely that someone familiar with construction and renovation projects would make an important contribution to the council.
Question: What made you decide to run for the board?
Dalton: Recently, goodfaith efforts were made to revitalize Dublin with unwise attempts at affordable housing. While I don’t believe the construction method of homes represents the character of residents, I do think purchasing a depreciating asset that sits on rented land is little more than a financial trap. Fortunately, most citizens agreed it wasn’t for Dublin. I would simply like to offer my humble perspective on future proposed projects without impeding growth of the community.
Question: In your opinion, what is something that needs to be changed?
Dalton: Dublin is a great community and nothing needs to radically change. We do, however, need to be sure we allow reasonable, smart growth to ensure prosperity. We need to let the right businesses in with little bureaucratic hassle, or we risk losing local prosperity to larger adjacent cities.
Question: What are some of your goals if elected?
Dalton: I want to keep the soul of our community safe, while growing in smart, deliberate ways. Make it easy for locally owned legacy businesses to thrive, while allowing enough new businesses in so Dublin citizens can spend their dollars locally. We also need to make sure local residents can make improvements to their own properties with little bureaucratic impediments. These are what I would be focused on as a council member.