Fulshear Residents Weigh in on Proposed Police Funding Boost as City Continues to Grow.
Leaders in Fulshear, Texas are seeking to ensure that the city's growth does not come at the expense of public safety. The city, located in Fort Bend County, is experiencing rapid economic and housing growth, prompting city officials to consider a measure to increase funding for law enforcement.
As part of the May election ballot, residents will be asked to approve reallocating a portion of the existing sales tax revenue. Currently, a portion of this tax revenue is already allocated to the general fund, but under the proposed plan, it would be redirected to support increased police salaries. Fulshear Assistant City Manager Kelsee Lee explained that the city's current approach was chosen over an alternative "crime control and prevention district" proposal, which would have added a 0.25% sales tax increase to fund law enforcement.
The move is not driven by concerns about rising crime rates, but rather a proactive effort to prepare for continued growth and development in the area. With the Westpark Tollway set to bring more commercial development to the region, city officials want to ensure that Fulshear remains a safe and family-friendly community. "We're not reacting to something that's happened, we're proactively planning for what's going to happen," Lee said.
Residents such as Mike Behne have expressed support for the proposed measure, stating that investing in public safety is crucial to maintaining a sense of security and preventing problems from arising. If voters approve the plan, the funding increase will take effect in late 2026.
Leaders in Fulshear, Texas are seeking to ensure that the city's growth does not come at the expense of public safety. The city, located in Fort Bend County, is experiencing rapid economic and housing growth, prompting city officials to consider a measure to increase funding for law enforcement.
As part of the May election ballot, residents will be asked to approve reallocating a portion of the existing sales tax revenue. Currently, a portion of this tax revenue is already allocated to the general fund, but under the proposed plan, it would be redirected to support increased police salaries. Fulshear Assistant City Manager Kelsee Lee explained that the city's current approach was chosen over an alternative "crime control and prevention district" proposal, which would have added a 0.25% sales tax increase to fund law enforcement.
The move is not driven by concerns about rising crime rates, but rather a proactive effort to prepare for continued growth and development in the area. With the Westpark Tollway set to bring more commercial development to the region, city officials want to ensure that Fulshear remains a safe and family-friendly community. "We're not reacting to something that's happened, we're proactively planning for what's going to happen," Lee said.
Residents such as Mike Behne have expressed support for the proposed measure, stating that investing in public safety is crucial to maintaining a sense of security and preventing problems from arising. If voters approve the plan, the funding increase will take effect in late 2026.
. With all the new development coming with Westpark Tollway, it's smart to prioritize public safety 
. I've got friends who live there and I know how fast-paced and busy it can get, so having more police presence would definitely be a plus 
. Plus, with all the new families moving in, it's great that they're focusing on keeping the community safe for kids 
. It'll be interesting to see what happens when voters cast their ballots in May 
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... I mean, who needs more commercial areas, right? It's not like crime rates don't already exist in Fulshear or anything. But hey, proactive planning and all that jazz 
. It's great that the city is taking steps to ensure public safety... just maybe a little too early to start worrying about policing, considering we're still trying to figure out how to deal with all the issues of the past 
. Still, I suppose it's better than being caught off guard when things inevitably go south 
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It's good to see residents supporting the plan too - investing in public safety is definitely important. Plus, it's always better to be prepared than surprised, you know? 
. The city officials' approach makes total sense, not reacting to crime rates but planning for the future 
. If residents get on board with this plan, it'll be a win-win for everyone involved 
. Let's hope voters approve this plan 
. Are people gonna vote yes or no? Only time will tell 
but still, I'm all for keeping our community safe! 
Fulshear is like, really growing up and it's amazing to see them putting their money where their mouth is 
And honestly can't blame the residents for being all about investing in security 
Mike Behne's gotta be right on the money 
, but what about the people? Like, what if they can't afford their homes or jobs because of the rising prices? It's like, we're just shuffling the deck instead of really addressing the root issues. And yeah, I get it too, safety first, but at what cost to the community?
. It's like we're losing touch with what's really important.
I think this is a good move, though - 2 wrongs don't make a right. If crime rates are low in Fulshear now, why risk it by not investing in more police funding when they're expanding?