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ഷുഗര്‍ലാന്‍ഡില്‍ ടോമി ഫിലിപ്‌സ് കൗണ്‍സില്‍ അറ്റ് ലാര്‍ജ് സ്ഥാനാര്‍ത്ഥി

Published on 27 August, 2011
ഷുഗര്‍ലാന്‍ഡില്‍ ടോമി ഫിലിപ്‌സ് കൗണ്‍സില്‍ അറ്റ് ലാര്‍ജ് സ്ഥാനാര്‍ത്ഥി

ഷുഗര്‍ലാന്‍ഡ്, ടെക്‌സസ്: മലയാളിയായ ടോമി ഫിലിപ്‌സ് ഷ്ഗര്‍ലാന്‍ഡ് സിറ്റി കൗണ്‍സില്‍ മെംബര്‍ അറ്റ് ലാര്‍ജ് ആയി മല്‍സരിക്കുന്നു.
മലയാളിയായ നിലവിലുള്ള കൗന്‍സിലംഗം ടോം എബ്രഹാം ടേം ലിമിറ്റ് മൂലം കാലാവധി അവസാനിക്കുന്ന പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിലാണു മറ്റൊരു മലയാളി രംഗത്തു വന്നിരിക്കുന്നത്.
അടുത്ത വര്‍ഷം മെയ് 12-നു ആണു തെരെഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ്.
ടെക്‌സസില്‍ ജനിച്ചു വളര്‍ന്ന ടോമിയുടെ ഭാര്യ റോസിലി. രണ്ട് വയസുള്ള മിയ പുത്രിയാണു.

  • Council Member Tom Abraham is term-limited after his 4th term and the at-large position will be open.
  • This is an opportunity to have a real impact in our community.
  • In the last city election, a council member was elected by a margin of only one vote.
  • We need someone in office that has the education, vested interest in the community, and passion to make the right decisions for our city.

Why should you support and vote for Tommy Philips?

  • Life-long resident of Sugar Land (Graduate of Kempner High School, Sugar Land Middle School, and Barrington Place Elementary)
  • Educated (Houston Baptist University - BBA & MS, University of Houston - MBA)
  • Experienced (Currently employed by a Fortune 500 company -13 years professional experience)
  • Educator (Adjunct-Professor - Wharton County Junior College, University of Houston Downtown, and Houston Baptist University)
  • Leader (Telfair HOA Delegate, City Plaza Condominiums HOA Vice President)
  • Private Business Owner (Licensed Realtor and Investor)
  • Public Servant (Board of Directors for various agencies across Fort Bend County/supporter of many Fort Bend County non-profits)
  • Strong Community Ties (resident of Sugar Land 20+ years, raising a family in Sugar Land (wife - Rosily, daughter - Mia Isabel), and parents retired here)
  • Proud to call Sugar Land home!

 

ONE VOTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

 

In summary, I am the right candidate for the position.  I am excited and passionate about our City and over the next nine months I hope to visit with you and your neighbors so I can get to know you better and understand your issues. Please do not hesitate to contact me (832) 643-8746 or tommy.philips@gmail.com should you have questions or concerns. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

What does a city council member do?

  • Most importantly; represent the residents needs and make decisions that offer a better quality of life for Sugar Land.
  • Approve the city's budget - important decisions are made about where your tax dollars are and is not spent. These decisions establish policy and can have long-term consequences on Sugar Land's quality of life.
  • These determinations affect the quality of police and fire protection, water and sewer services, building standards, recreational facilities and garbage collection, all of which affect us on a daily basis.

 

What are some major decisions City Council has influenced in the past? 

  • Sugar Land Minor League Baseball ($23 Million Ballpark)
  • Imperial Redevelopment (reduction in number of apartment units)
  • Surface Water Treatment Plant ($70 Million investment)
  • Enhanced Solid Waste and Recycling Services (savings of $800,000 annually)

 

What are some major issues affecting the City now and in the future?  

  • Protecting our citizens
  • Maintaining and repairing aging infrastructure
  • Continuing economic development and redevelopment
  • Supporting city services - including police and fire departments
  • Working to maintain our tax rate at the current levels
  • Addressing the need for apartments
  • Mobility issues related to increased population.

 

 

 

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