Joel Burns: Protecting What Makes Fort Worth Great

Joel Burns is running for City Council to continue Councilwoman Davis' tradition of bringing people together to solve community problems. As District 9 Zoning Commissioner, former Chairman of the Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission and successful businessman, Joel Burns has the right ideas and the right experience to protect what makes Fort Worth great. Joel will bring people together and help Fort Worth build a strong economy, preserve its history and make its mark on the future.

SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS

Joel Burns will to continue to work with neighborhood groups and the Fort Worth police to rid our community of nuisance properties. Joel will:

Ensure that police and firefighters have the best equipment and most competitive salaries in the Metroplex.
Support and promote community policing.
Enforce and strengthen code compliance and education.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Joel Burns will promote quality economic development and job growth in our urban core and have an open door policy to both the development community and neighborhood leadership. Joel will:

Cut red-tape to promote central city development.
Invest in central city projectst aht provide good jobs and quality housing.
Facilitate an open door policy to the development community and neighborhood leadership.

TRANSPORTATION

Joel Burns will improve existing transportation infrastructure while planning for future transportation needs with light rail and commuter rail. Joel will:

Invest in our infrastructure and fix older streets, curbs and sidewalks.
Connect our community with expanded commuter rail and a new light rail system to meet future needs.
Create a long term plan to maximize state and federal transportation dollars.

Joel Burns knows that the best way to protect what makes Fort Worth great is to work together. Join Joel and continue to make Fort Worth a great place to live and raise a family.