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Tim CostelloCity Council · Place 4

Priority 01 of 04

Responsible Growth & Development

Growth can create opportunity, but poorly planned development can also worsen traffic, strain infrastructure, and shift long-term costs onto residents.

What Tim Will Propose

  • Require major development proposals to clearly explain expected traffic, infrastructure, and neighborhood impacts before a final vote.
  • Bring residents into the process early enough for their input to influence the result.
  • Evaluate whether incentives and development agreements produce measurable long-term value for residents.
  • Connect major land-use decisions to the city's comprehensive and capital-improvement plans.

Council Authority

Council votes on zoning cases, development agreements, incentives, ordinances, and long-term plans.

Implementation & Cost

Use existing staff analysis and public-meeting processes first. Any new study, infrastructure commitment, or incentive should identify its funding source and long-term obligation before approval.

How Residents Can Measure Follow-Through

Publish plain-language explanations of major Place 4 development votes and track promised infrastructure, public benefits, and project milestones.

Why This Matters

Traffic. Roads. Infrastructure. Taxes. Development decisions eventually show up in everyday life.

The Issue in 30 Seconds

The Problem
Poorly planned growth can worsen traffic and strain infrastructure, then hand residents the bill.
Tim's Approach
Require clear impact information and real resident input before any major project gets a final vote.
What Council Can Actually Do
Council votes on zoning, development agreements, incentives, and long-term land-use plans.