Candidate Comparison: Amarillo Mayor

Last month, The Amarillo Pioneer requested responses from the candidates seeking offices in the May 6th election regarding important issues facing the City.

Over the course of this week and next, The Amarillo Pioneerwill be featuring the responses from the candidates. Full responses are available in The Amarillo Pioneer's May 2017 Voter Guide.

Please visit The Amarillo Pioneer's website for more information.

Renea Dauntes

Do you support building a downtown MPEV? Why or why not?

"I'm not certain the city has the ability to act with the immediacy
needed to fulfill the plan in its current state."

Should the municipal court be reformed? Why or why not?

"The municipal court system and the credibility it currently holds
may have areas that need to be reformed."

What role should the AEDC play in job creation?

"It should be expected that one of their top priorities should job creation by way of attracting new companies to the area."

What should the future be for the Amarillo Civic Center?

"Ultimately, a new facility would be ideal, but in the interim updates could sustain the event space we have now."

Ginger Nelson

Do you support building a downtown MPEV? Why or why not?

NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Should the municipal court be reformed? Why or why not?

NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

What role should the AEDC play in job creation?

NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

What should the future be for the Amarillo Civic Center?

NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

James F. "Jim" Lowder, II

Do you support building a downtown MPEV? Why or why not?

"I opposed the MPEV before the vote, but I respect the will of the
voters."

Should the municipal court be reformed? Why or why not?

"The Amarillo municipal court should follow best practices to maintain the peace and provide for public safety..."

What role should the AEDC play in job creation?

"AEDC must embrace a more inclusive, authentic, and modern vision for sustainable economic growth..."

What should the future be for the Amarillo Civic Center?

"Thoughtful enhancements could provide meaningful improvements
to quality of life for Amarillo citizens."