FIG Questionnaire Responses from TX State House District 105 Candidate Allan Meagher

1. Tell us about yourself and why you are running.

I have lived in Irving, Texas my entire life. I have served in the Irving City Council for 16 of the last 18 years. Previously served on the Planning & Zoning Commission for five years. I’ve served on numerous boards and committees in our city. I know I can make a difference in Austin, and I feel it’s time to make a difference.

2. As an elected official, what role could you play to promote the use of green spaces to help beneficial wildlife like bees and native plants? community gardens? food forests?

As a resident and a council member, I have always pushed for more open space, tree protection, and saving neighborhoods from developers that want to subdivide them and make them into smaller lots. We need more green space, and the green space that we have already have should be utilized to the best for the community.

3. What are some of your favorite places to enjoy nature in Irving / the DFW area? What kind of botanical features might Irving benefit from?

Irving has a great trail system and parks. Campion trails around and along the Trinity River offer great views and walks with nature and wildlife. More residents need to visit and enjoy the great trail networks within the city limits and Irving. There is land available to build and maintain community gardens, as well as habitats for wildlife and butterflies.

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