Hurricane's Future Hangs in the Balance of the 2025 Elections
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Hurricane's Future Hangs in the Balance of the 2025 Elections
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Kevin Thomas, Hurricane City Council member, shares his journey in local politics from his early involvement with the Republican party to his current role serving the community of 26,000 residents. His unique perspective as both a home designer and elected official offers insights into the challenges of public service in a growing municipality.
• Motivated to run again after losing his 19-year-old son during COVID and witnessing policy impacts firsthand
• Led initiative to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and vacation rentals, later working to refine policies when problems emerged
• Believes the proper role of government is to "provide for citizens what they cannot provide for themselves"
• Advocates for balanced growth, opposing high-density development while supporting economic growth
👉 For more on the candidates, visit
https://votestg.com/
[00:00:00] Intro and welcome
[00:04:22] From Hurricane to Return
[00:11:09] The Proper Role of Government
[00:18:14] Navigating Divisive Council Decisions
[00:27:19] Vacation Rentals: Policy Evolution
[00:30:46] Balancing Growth and Heritage
[00:37:50] Term Limits in Local Government
[00:42:38] Closing and Contact Information