Mayor Evalyn Moore
Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore has announced her candidacy to continue leading the City of Richmond as mayor. Moore completed the term of her late husband, Hilmar G. Moore, who served as Richmond mayor for 63 years. Mayor Evalyn Moore has been serving the citizens of Richmond as mayor since December 2012.
During her tenure, Moore has continued her husband’s legacy of making Richmond a better place to live, work and raise families. “Richmond is more than just a place we call home,” said Moore. “It has become a place where each of us, and our neighbors, can peacefully raise our families, open and grow businesses and receive first class, premiere city services. This was Hilmar’s legacy, it is my legacy and most importantly, it is the legacy of every resident of our great town. Together, we have built what I believe is the greatest city in the Lone Star State.”
Moore’s focus is both preserving and preparing Richmond for the future. During her tenure, the City of Richmond passed a new city charter that will encourage a more favorable business climate in Richmond. “The new city charter will result in the arrival of more local businesses and an increase in prosperity for those businesses already here,” said Moore, who believes that the new charter will also lead to the growth of more local jobs.
Moore stated that a further reduction of the tax burden on Richmond residents is a benefit of the new city charter and also a priority for her as mayor. “Richmond taxpayers simply deserve more of their hard earned dollars, and if we continue to grow our city efficiently, and in the right direction, we can accomplish that.”
Ensuring a long-term, sustainable water supply for the future is also a priority for Moore. “I will ensure that Richmond becomes compliant with the Subsidence District mandate to reduce ground water pumpage by 30 percent by 2016 and by 60 percent by 2025. This is critical as part of our plan to ensure that our citizens have an affordable, and adequate supply of water to cover all of our current and future needs.”
Moore has lived in Richmond for over 35 years. Her maternal grandfather, the late Hunter P. Harris, was a Fort Bend County judge, and her parents, Billie Harris Wendt and the late Jack Wendt, have been active civic leaders in the community.
“My campaign is about Richmond’s future and the way we thoughtfully manage it toward even greater prosperity,” said Moore.
The election for Richmond Mayor is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th.