Name: Susan Cox

Age: 56

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How long have you lived in Flower Mound?

I have proudly called Flower Mound home for over 25 years, where my husband and I raised our family, built multiple successful businesses, and are now enjoying time with our grandchildren. 

Why do you want to be on town council?

Flower Mound is a special place, and I want to ensure it stays that way. After several discussions with businesses and community leaders like Angie Cox, former mayor Larry Lipscomb, Don Gilmore and many others, it was clear I needed to file. I am running to protect our quality of life, stand up for our business community, put residents first, and make thoughtful, responsible decisions about growth so future generations can enjoy this town just as much as we have. 

What experience or perspective would you bring to the office?

As a businesswoman and long-time resident, I bring a practical, results-driven perspective focused on fiscal responsibility and accountability. Our town is currently having to dip into savings to pay for our budget. We need a business perspective to get our books balanced and back into the black. I understand how decisions impact families and small businesses, and I will approach every issue with a commitment to transparency and listening to ALL residents.

What are the biggest issues that Flower Mound is facing?

Managing growth responsibly is one of the biggest challenges we face. That includes protecting our infrastructure capacity, preserving green space, cutting unnecessary red tape, and ensuring public safety keeps pace with development. It is about maintaining the character of our town, while planning for the future.

Traffic is a top concern for residents. What ideas do you have for alleviating congestion? Traffic solutions require both short-term and long-term planning. We need to prioritize smart infrastructure investments, improve traffic flow through better signal timing and roadway design, and ensure future development aligns with capacity. Coordination with our state and county partners is also critical to addressing congestion beyond town jurisdiction.

What is something specific that the town council can address to improve the quality of life in Flower Mound?

One key area is ensuring that development decisions truly reflect what the residents want. That means protecting green space, maintaining high standards for new projects, making sure growth does not outpace our infrastructure, and bringing in new, strategic businesses that balance our tax burden. Thoughtful planning today will preserve the quality of life residents expect.

In recent years, the state legislature has imposed limits on the ability for municipalities to make local zoning decisions like minimum lot size. Do you agree with those changes? How do you plan to coordinate with state legislators to make sure decisions made in Austin are beneficial to the residents of the town?

Local decisions should be made locally. Our community understands our needs best, and maintaining strong local control is critical to protecting the character of towns like Flower Mound. While we must operate within state law, I will work closely with our state delegation to ensure Flower Mound has a strong voice in Austin. I am proud to already have strong relationships with our state representatives Mitch Little and Ben Bumgarner, who have endorsed my campaign, and I will continue working alongside them to advocate for our town. I am grateful Flower Mound has been bracketed out of these types of bills in recent legislative sessions, and I will always work to ensure our community remains protected.