Busy grass roots week - WHEW!

This was the week without rest. Dan started in Bandera, where he led a grass-roots block-walking tour, knocking on doors and meeting dozens of residents. Later, Boone met with customers at popular local restaurants: Turks Deli in Lake Hills, where owner Gwen Smith generously hosted voters who wanted to ask questions of Boone; and Brick’s River Café on the Medina River, where Boone was warmly welcomed to speak with local residents. Like Dan always says, local government is about the people who live here.

Thanks to both Gwen and Brick. Check out their restaurant websites and go have lunch with them! www.turksdeli.com and www.bricksrivercafe.com.

In Bulverde, Dan was invited to speak to the city council Tuesday. He addressed local issues including the proposed toll road, education, and water issues. Another issue Dan says we have to tackle, is how to get the burden of school funding off the backs of property owners. "We must find alternative ways to fund our schools."

Last Sunday, September 21, more than 300 voters turned out to hear Boone and other Democratic candidates at a rally in Landa Park. Boone joined representatives for presidential candidate Barack Obama and U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noriega, who was away with his National Guard unit. Also joining the rally were Comal County Commissioners Court candidates Larry Horton and Ramon Chapa, Jr. and numerous other democratic candidates. Boone told attendees that he wants to protect the Texas Hill Country by giving county governments more power to guide growth and manage water and other resources.

Dan is on top of issues concerning New Braunfels citizens. He shares their concerns about quarries, the proposed outer loop, water resources, and educational issues, Boone said, “I believe elected officials should represent the people they serve, not special interests. I can best carry your voice to Austin by personally listening to your concerns.”

What a week Dan! You go boy!