Promises Kept, And We're Not Finished Yet

I’m Tommy Battle, and I’m running for Mayor. I’ve kept my promises, but I’m not finished yet. I’m ready to keep working for you.

Promises Kept

Created Jobs for Us

  • Recruited 46,000 jobs for workers of all skill levels
  • Diversified the local economy by bringing in new industries
  • Built the best job market in the U.S. with 1.7% unemployment
  • Collaborated with regional leaders to bring in Mazda-Toyota, Polaris, Blue Origin, Meta, and many others
  • Brought in $5.3 billion in industrial investment in the last five years

Managed Our Money

  • Led the city to 14 straight AAA bond ratings
  • Manages efficient government on a balanced budget year after year
  • Building a new city hall to streamline city services for citizens
  • Responsibly put $200 million back into capital investments across the city

Improved Our Infrastructure

  • Invested nearly $1 billion in road repaving and infrastructure improvements in every district
  • Restructured city bus service to be more efficient and grow with the city
  • Hired trusted experts in planning, traffic management, and transportation
  • Developed systems for citizen reporting of potholes, sidewalk needs, and other issues

Enhanced Our Quality of Life

  • Built or renovated parks in neighborhoods across the city, including Johnson Legacy, Big Spring Park, and Kid’s Space
  • Developed a walkable and bikeable greenway system
  • Orchestrated the nation’s first-ever city music audit and hired a Music Officer to support a growing arts and entertainment scene
  • Invested in major renovation and expansion of the Von Braun Center
  • Built the world-class Orion Amphitheater
  • Revitalized important nodes like downtown, MidCity, and Haysland Square
  • In partnership with city council, brought new retail to every district