Texas House of Representatives District 24 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Texas House of Representatives District 24 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 24

Incumbent Greg Bonnen defeated Michael Creedon and Ryan McCamy in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 24 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Bonnen (R)	68.0	47,240
		Michael Creedon (D)	30.0	20,842
	Submit photo	Ryan McCamy (L)	2.0	1,374

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,456
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Michael Creedon (D)

Every Voice Matters: Your input and voice is essential to our district's success. I need all perspectives on the issues before I can act. I commit to getting your input not just before the election, but after the election too.

Solving Problems: My job is to solve problems and not just talk about them. I commit to you to create and propose solutions with explanations as to the "why" every time that I discuss an issue.

Owning Solutions: Personal accountability is a core value of mine. I commit that I will own each and every solution that I propose or action that I take and will not attempt to blame or displace accountability to others....ever.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Michael Creedon (D)

Power Reliability: I will sponsor legislation that creates ONE State organization that has regulatory authority over both the natural gas supply and power generation so that we never experience a winter storm power failure again and loose innocent lives.

Flood Control: We can no longer wait for large scale flood control infrastructure to be approved and built. We need help with funding local efforts with cleaning and expanding our storm sewer networks NOW. I will compel the House to fund and expand these city and county cost effective flood control efforts.

Education: A well funded public education system is the cornerstone of our community. I will drive the House to overhaul the funding mechanisms that limits our District from using local dollars to solve local problems. Schools should be run by District 24 local communities - not Austin and not Washington.

Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure: Our District has an average commute time of 30 minutes because our roads are not keeping pace with our population increases. I will lead the House to identify and release more tax revenue to District 24 to help our cities solve our traffic problems.

Budgets and Taxes: I strongly believe in a balanced budget and am fiscally conservative. All my proposals requiring funding will always be matched with an equal efficiency or tax/revenue so that the budget balances. I will never advocate for an increase in Property Taxes or the Sales Tax.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Michael Creedon (D)

I swore an oath to protect and defend this nation and I am ready to take a new oath to represent the citizens of District 24 in Austin. I have a wealth of experience that I have shared with you in this survey. I am ready to go to work for you - District 24. I listen, analyze, problem solve, organize, create, communicate, take action and then use the results to create new and better solutions while continuously improving. I know that I can do this job because I have spent my entire life preparing for this moment of service. Elect Michael Creedon for Texas House of Representatives District 24 on November 8, 2022 and then watch me work for you.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Michael Creedon (D)

I believe the core responsibility of any Texas House of Representative legislator is to first and foremost represent the citizens in their district and address the needs of their constituents that can be met by State Government action. They should gain input from the District, develop proposals for solutions at the State level, and then take action in the House to drive policy and legislation to solve. Next, they need to engage with and collaboratively solve with fellow representatives the issues of the State of Texas. And, only after these core responsibilities have been met should the legislator should spend considerable time in the debate on national issues many of which they are not empowered to solve or productively influence while in and at the House level. I believe that these core responsibilities should be executed in a fiscally responsible manner that represents majority rule but protection of minority rights.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Michael Creedon (D)

I already created one legacy that I would like to share. After 30 years of service, the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex mechanical employees took the time and effort to dedicate a flagpole in the refinery to thank me for my "extraordinary contribution as an inspirational leader" when I retired. Those are their words....not mine. I have spent a lifetime of serving and leading in both corporations and the U.S. Army. I understand that you must listen to your organization first and learn their needs before you can be effective at leading them. Then, take action and give frequent communication about why things are going well or not. Because I understand that leadership is all about understanding the needs of the people first, I have been successful at leadership my whole life. I plan to leave the same legacy within the Texas House of Representatives that I did at ExxonMobil and have another flagpole dedicated to me in Austin by both parties with the words "extraordinary contribution as an inspirational leader" with the additional words of "and visionary problem solver who brought us together."

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Michael Creedon (D)

My first job was as a Golf Caddy at a local Country Club. I spent all of my high school summers working on the golf course carrying bags, two at a time, for 18 hole rounds (sometimes 36 if we were lucky). That job taught me so much about hard work, people, attention to detail, money, and the various groupings and informal classes in society from the super rich Wall Street bankers to the down and out alcoholic caddies or chronic gamblers just trying to make enough money to get their next drink or make their next bet at the horse track....all superimposed on the beauty of a well maintained golf course. I learned that treating people good and as equals was not always practiced by my clients and how that made me feel and my commitment to never be that way as an adult. I learned that you had to focus on your job for 5 hours non stop as any little mistake such as losing a golf ball, holding the pin wrong, making noise while raking a trap when someone was hitting could ruin your clients game, day, and certainly my tip. These all may sound like trivial lessons, but they added up to shape me for the future in basic human behavior. I also enjoyed the fun times with fellow workers during the down times waiting for my next assignment or passing of storm. Similar to a horse racing track, all walks of life collide on a golf course making it one of the best places to watch and learn about people. Lessons that I learned there so many years ago that I still use today when leading organizations and solving problems.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Michael Creedon (D)

Washington's Crossing (David Hackett Fischer). It tells the true story about how the Continental Army after suffering combat and political debacles and defeats in 1776 from New York to Pennsylvania that was forced to make a final stand on the Delaware River and then managed to save the American Dream through the sacrifice of 2,400 miserable freezing barely clothed souls that crossed that river on Christmas Night 1776 and beat the 1500 Hessians in Trenton. It tells our story of how people of different backgrounds of the Colonies came together, figured out through compromise what was most important to all of them that they could agree on and fight for, and then took heroic action at great personal expense to keep the dream of a United States of America alive against all odds....manmade and natural.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Michael Creedon (D)

Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings. Despite his flaws, he maintained his core values of what was good versus what was evil and ultimately triumphed.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Michael Creedon (D)

Heros by David Bowie.....and oldie but goodie

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Michael Creedon (D)

I have found that my desire to learn and try new things outpaces my ability, or the organizations that I lead, to have the time to do them given day to day responsibilities. Thus, I am always on guard to not let my visions of the future overwhelm me or my organizations as they are managing the day to day operations. It is not a bad quality to have when applied at the right time on the right problem and leads to creative solutions and competitive advantages. However, unchecked it can overwhelm an organization and thus I daily "right size" future aspirations so that they can be worked without compromise to day to day execution.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Michael Creedon (D)

The greatest challenge to Texas will be its transition from an oil / gas centric economy to a manufacturing and technical based economy. This is not a question of "if" but a question of "when" as technology and economics drive the State's focus, and successes, from oil and gas to other sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity that we must embrace. We currently lead the US and are in the top 5 in the world in oil / gas production which gives us tremendous leverage and ability to plan for our future from a position of extreme strength. We can use revenue from these natural resources to prepare and plan for our State's future without over burdening the existing oil / gas sector. Now is the time to attract the businesses of the future given our low tax structure, awesome work force, and open spaces. Furthermore, and I strongly believe this, the oil and gas sector is ESSENTIAL in the process to identify and shape our future. We can not isolate them. They possess the technical and financial resources to shape our future and must have a seat at the table. We have to partner with industry if we are to create the future State of Texas that will be capable of dominating in business in the next 50-100 years AND taking care of our citizens with the programs and services to build stronger families, schools, parks, arts, roads, health / senior / veterans services, job security, and a quality of life for all that desire from the American Dream. We have a unique opportunity as well as the resources to shape that future if we have the courage to take action now. Personally, I am excited to be a part of and lead that process and lead Texas into the future.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Michael Creedon (D)

I believe that I can best serve the citizens of District 24 and our power reliability, flood control, roads and infrastructure, public education, and future business and development needs when the Grand Parkway is completed by serving on any of the following committees:

- Business and Industry - Public Education - Transportation - International and Economic Development

My personal experience from my 30 years within the oil industry and 28 years as a Soldier would benefit the State and its citizens if I served on any of the following committees:

- Defense and Veterans Affairs - Energy Resources

- Natural Resources

Tell us your favorite joke.

Michael Creedon (D)

Question: Why dont pirates take a shower before they walk the plank? Answer: They just wash up on shore

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Michael Creedon (D)

Compromise is essential to the democratic process. The best answers always lie in the middle of a two party system. Majority rule with protection of minority rights is a fundamental principle of democracy, our republic, and the State of Texas. Without compromise, we create solutions that only serve one segment or one party of our population thereby subjecting our constituents to wild pendulum swings when the other party assumes control, which historically has always happened at some point. I will fight for the middle and join with other Democrats and Republicans to create solutions for the best interest of both parties and all my constituents. It can be done and has been done in the past and even today on select issues. The parties are responsible to frame issues by creating the outer boundaries. It is up to responsible legislators to uses those boundaries to create the middle solution that benefits the common good.

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