Dana Peak Park

The Harker Heights mayoral race has three candidates, all hustling for your vote. And during campaign season, attention‑grabbing claims are everywhere—sometimes meant more to spark reactions than to share real facts.

That recent online petition is a perfect example of how fast emotional claims can spread. And you’ve probably noticed some candidates spend a lot of time pointing out problems but offer very few details on how they'd actually solve them.

Calling out problems may attract attention, but it is not leadership. Anyone can point to what's broken — that takes no particular courage or skill. What actually demonstrates leadership is the willingness to follow criticism with solutions, to operate with transparency even when it's uncomfortable, and to offer a clear, practical vision that people can understand, evaluate, and trust. Leadership is about showing people where you intend to go, how you plan to get there, and why you are the right person to lead the way.

Example 1. For years one of the candidates routinely has stated that "the City" has "extra" financial reserves "above city policy". When asked about the policy the candidate finally admitted he doesn't have a copy (that's because there isn't one). And there is no "city council resolution."

Baloney Scottie: "...well within city policy". When challenged Baloney Scotte replied: "Not in the charter. It was a city council resolution, and I do not have the reference to it readily available."

BS - "readily available". Why not state the truth? There isn't a city council resolution. Yep, you misstated the truth (you lied). You lied to yourself and to the voters.

Maybe you need to follow the guidance you tell everyone else:

"I made a mistake and I take responsibility" -- Did You? No.

Example 2.

Fire Station #3. Baloney Scottie (candidate) did a very complex, detailed, study why residents of Harker Heights don't need another Fire Station in Harker Heights. Go to:

http://danapeakpark.com/firestation

He used the time proven "Google Map" to determine that the City of Harker Heights doesn't don't need another Fire Station. Wrong again BS.

Example 3. BS has stated that he will "lower excessive taxation" but fails to identify what is excessive. No plan. No nothing. All talk - no substance. Guess who? Yep...BS.