Rick Koster for County Commissioner 2010

I have received several comments on my questions to Mrs. Williams about the proposed bridge over Lake Lavon.  Here’s my response:

I have yet to make a decision regarding the proposed bridge over Lake Lavon.  My preference is not to add another construction project to the rural setting we appreciate in Collin County.  The only concern I have regarding the bridge is the traffic congestion on 78 and 544 in Wylie and Murphy.  I approached the group opposing the bridge to educate myself on the issue.  The group ignored my requests for a meeting. I would be happy to meet with any citizens opposed to the bridge to hear their position and learn of any facts not on their PowerPoint slides or websites.

I brought up this issue and others on my website to challenge my opponent to take a stand.  She has no clear answer on her website about this issue or any other issue facing Precinct 2 in Collin County. She has chosen to challenge me on national views rather than local issues.  Visit her site to see for yourself.

I’m glad to know that opposition to the bridge is as strong as it is.  That helps me clarify my own position and more than justifies my provocative response to my opponent.  I have no vested interest on the Lavon Lake Bridge. My job as the minority candidate is to challenge my opponent to give a firm response on the actual issues.

I am also deeply concerned about the Intermodal Hub.  I don't think the road infrastructure of Precinct 2 can handle the traffic from this kind of facility.  As I said at my interview with the Association of Realtors of Collin County, I would like to preserve the suburban nature of our county.  A large commercial facility like the Intermodal Hub would change that.

I would be happy to meet with anybody to gain further insight on these and other concerns.