Would Pat Curry make a good Dead Armadillo?
Doc Anderson was first elected as our District 56 Texas State Representative in 2004 and he has been serving ever since. But, he has decided that this term will be his last.
Pat Curry has declared to run for the vacant seat as a Republican. Here’s the article in the Trib about his announcement: https://wacotrib.com/news/local/government-politics/charles-doc-anderson-56-texas-legislature-pat-curry/
Would Pat Curry make a good Dead Armadillo? Time will tell! Here is a comparison of his stated priorities so far as outlined in the Trib and what I think a Dillo might say.
- Curry priority: Improving public education in McLennan County
- Dillo might say: Agreed
- Curry priority: Stopping unfunded mandates at the state and federal level
- Dillo might say: Agreed
- Curry priority: Lowering property taxes
- Dillo might say: Seeking wise tax policy that helps our community thrive now and in the future
- Curry priority: Creating jobs
- Dillo might say: Agreed, especially those that pay a livable wage
- Curry priority: Protecting conservative family values
- Dillo might say: Supporting the rights and needs of the many configurations of modern-day McLennan County families
- Curry priority: Defending the Second Amendment
- Dillo might say: Respecting the 2nd amendment, while also respecting the realities of 21st century weapons
- Curry priority: Supporting local agriculture
- Dillo might say: Agreed
- Curry priority: Protecting the city of Waco’s water supply
- Dillo might say: Agreed
- Curry priority: Securing the Texas-Mexico border from human and drug trafficking.
- Dillo might say: Securing the Texas-Mexico border from human and drug trafficking while maintaining humane treatment of immigrants and working to reduce prejudice.
What do you think? Looking forward to hearing more about what Mr. Curry thinks about these important issues!