Ann Bacchus
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Ann Bacchus ran for election to the Plano City Council to represent Place 7 in Texas. Bacchus lost in the general runoff election on June 8, 2019.
Bacchus was a candidate for Place 2 representative on the Plano City Council in Texas. Bacchus was defeated in the runoff election on June 10, 2017.
Biography
Bacchus was born in Guyana and moved to Plano in 1998. She is a family law attorney.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Plano, Texas (2019)
General runoff election
General election
2017
- See also: Municipal elections in Plano, Texas (2017)
Anthony Ricciardelli defeated Ann Bacchus in the runoff election for Place 2 on the Plano City Council.[2]
Anthony Ricciardelli and Ann Bacchus defeated Alfonso Valente in the general election for Place 2 on the Plano City Council.[2]
| Plano City Council, Place 2 General Election, 2017 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
 Anthony Ricciardelli |
46.42% |
11,799 |
| Ann Bacchus |
27.58% |
7,010 |
| Alfonso Valente |
26.00% |
6,607 |
| Total Votes |
25,416 |
| Source: Plano, Texas, "Elections," accessed May 6, 2017 |
2019
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2017
Bacchus' campaign website included the following themes:
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Community Opportunities:
- Civic engagement. In the past two decades, Plano has not only grown dramatically, but its demographics have been changing, bringing Plano a rich diversity of talent and promise that is making a wonderful city even stronger, more exciting and full of promise. These hardworking newcomers have already put down roots, but we’ve not yet seen that diversity fully reflected in our civic engagement, or on our City Council. Without that engagement, we are leaving far too much talent and civic energy on the sidelines, and that’s something I hope to be able to help change. Plano is great: by embracing and energizing the talents of all of our citizens, we can make it even better.
- Advocating for all of Plano. Plano must continue to be a welcoming community for all. To maintain our high standard of living and competitive edge as a world class city we need to understand and support each other in a manner that everyone feels inclusion. Every resident is important and every resident's opinion matters. I see opportunities to improve community engagement, involvement and empowerment. Expert planning processes efficiently implemented by committed and professional staff are essential, but City government needs to really listen to community care-abouts, and recognize and respect the time and effort it takes to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard.
- Excellent quality of life for all. My experience as a family law attorney for more than 15 years, licensed by both the Supreme Court of Texas and the Supreme Court of the United States of America is an important and unique part of what I have to offer on the City Council. I am committed to supporting and strengthening the strong sense of community and an excellent quality of life for all of Plano's residents. I will work towards ensuring city facilities and services continue to be readily available to all our residents, and that all are made welcome and shown respect. I will work on engaging our entire community and create an atmosphere in which all people feel valued, respected and have the same opportunities as others. I will work to overcome any economic, geographic, cultural or other barriers that may limit access to some, and will make sure that neighborhood residents get as much respect and deference as do investors, developers and other professionals who regularly engage with City government.
- Plano Tomorrow. I recognize that Plano Tomorrow is the currently approved plan, but also recognize that there are many citizens who feel that their concerns have not been fully heard, or adequately addressed. While there are many thoughtful elements of the recently adopted plan that can serve us well, I am open to listening, reexamining and amending portions of the plan as well as exploring new ideas that may help address that concern many of our citizens.
My personal concerns and Care-abouts:
- Housing. Are we providing for seniors who may want to downsize and stay in our community? Are we meeting the present needs of our current residents? Together we must continue to address the opportunities and challenges of our growing community without jeopardizing the high standard of life that we have all become accustomed to.
- Mobility. One of the biggest challenges facing Plano is the future maintenance and upkeep of the city’s roadway system due to increasing traffic and insufficient land for easy expansion. In addition to enhancing our roadways, have we optimized and integrated public transit options? The solution must continue to reflect the community voice and keep Plano as the strong leader in transportation that promotes safety, efficiency and an outstanding quality of life for the entire community.
- Water. Over the past 15 years, Plano’s residents and businesses have paid approximately $78 million for water we did not use. This is due to the “take or pay” system that is based on our greatest single year of use, which was about 26 billion gallons in 2001. The method for calculating the rate based on the highest annual usage is outdated and is not in our community’s interest. It encourages water usage, does not consider recent water consumption numbers and is inconsistent with conservation. During the last two decades Plano’s population’s has grown significantly, however, in the last three years this growth has slowed to approximately 1% or 26,000 people annually. In addition since 2001 Plano has successfully implemented and followed a water conservation plan making it unlikely that our community would reach the rate established in 2001. I support the Public Utility Commission conducting a review of our water rates with the North Texas Municipal Water District.
- 2017 Bond Election. I strongly support the bond measures that will further enhance public safety and boost the quality of life consistent with maintaining Plano as a City of Excellence.
- City workforce reflective of our community. I will be a voice for the City of Plano in working with our police, firefighters and other city departments to attract and reward top quality personnel, and strive to ensure that such workforce is responsive to and reflective of the community it serves.[3][4]
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External links
- ↑ Ann Bacchus for Plano City Council Place 2, "About," accessed February 21, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Plano, Texas, "Elections," February 16, 2017
- ↑ Ann Bacchus for Plano City Council Place 2, "Issues," accessed February 21, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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