ROUND ROCK, Texas — Janneke Parrish has announced she will run for Place 3 on Round Rock City Council. She joins Kristin Stevens who is also running, but for Place 5.
On Parrish’s website, she says, “I like to joke that I came to Texas with ‘$50, a broken car, and the world’s most patient cat.’ They’re not glamorous beginnings, but since then, I’ve grown and thrived with Round Rock. My first job in Round Rock was as a pizza delivery driver. I fell in love with Round Rock – the people, the sights, and yes, even the traffic – on long, lonely nights, shuttling pizza from house to house. I found a beauty and magic in Round Rock that I’ve not experienced anywhere else. I’ve seen how fantastic the people of Round Rock are, and how much more fantastic we can continue to be. By working together and caring for one another, we can let the story of Round Rock be the story of those who continue to come here, looking for their own magic and to build their own fantastic futures. We can continue to grow together.”
Parrish’s campaign is focused on three major points, according to information on her website:
1. Traffic and Transportation: “Round Rock can’t continue to grow and thrive without a clear and sustainable infrastructure plan,” Parrish said. “Focusing on developing an effective public transportation network for Round Rock, sustainable zoning, and mitigating traffic on I-35 will keep Round Rock moving. I look forward to working together to implement solutions that benefit all of Round Rock.”
2. Social Services: “While these issues existed before, the COVID pandemic has highlighted the need for expansion and improvement of Round Rock’s social services,” Parrish said. “There are clear opportunities to streamline and expand how we do things to ensure that those who are in need can get the help they require. I plan to make it a priority that no person in Round Rock should have to worry about whether they can get food on the table and keep a roof over their heads.”
3. Government Transparency: “When the City Council voted to delay the 2020 election, it was only through the fantastic outpouring and outcry from activist citizens that the people’s right to a democratic election was maintained,” Parrish said. “We must maintain and encourage that level of involvement in municipal government. My goal is to make city government more accessible and available for everyone in Round Rock. I want everyone to have a voice and the chance to be heard. Every decision the City Council makes effects someone; every citizen should have a right to know what impact their city government has, and how they can make a difference.”