Empowering Fort Bend County: Taral V. Patel's Vision for a Brighter Tomorrow

Having lived in Fort Bend County his entire life, Taral V. Patel is passionate about representing the vibrant community. His experience as chief of staff during critical events, including the pandemic, major floods, and winter storms, has equipped him to tackle the challenges we face. He was crucial in bringing major employers like Amazon and Tesla to the region and is committed to implementing innovative solutions to ensure a thriving and diverse future for Fort Bend.

If elected, his primary focuses will be cutting taxes, lowering toll road fees, enhancing public safety, attracting quality jobs, and improving infrastructure. As our population approaches one million residents, he recognizes the need to make the cost of living more affordable while protecting the community he has always cherished.

The most urgent challenge for residents is the rising cost of living. He is committed to cutting toll road fees by 10% for EZ-Tag users and reducing the county tax rate while attracting well-paying jobs. He understands that our infrastructure must keep up with growth to minimize wear and tear on our roads.

Following Hurricane Harvey, he feels that Fort Bend County has not made sufficient progress in addressing flooding issues. He advocates for the establishment of a Fort Bend County Flood Control District to partner with local, state, and national agencies, ensuring that homes, neighborhoods, and businesses are well-protected.

With experience in both government and the private sector, he is fully equipped to support families in staying safe and helping businesses flourish. He highlights the importance of new leadership and innovative ideas as we shape the future of our community.

Fort Bend County is facing vital challenges, particularly in infrastructure and public safety. He is dedicated to tackling the issue of crumbling roads that contribute to accidents and to investing in competitive salaries for first responders, ensuring their commitment to keeping our community safe.

As we near a million residents, he intends to introduce innovative strategies such as entrepreneur coaching, business grant programs, and startup incubators to cultivate a vibrant business ecosystem. By lowering taxes, investing in public safety, and actively attracting 21st-century employers, he aims to create a prosperous future for Fort Bend County.