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Statehouse candidate Amy Fennell tells Weatherford council she’s running to defend local control
Summary
Amy Fennell, a candidate for the Texas State House, addressed the council to describe her decision to run, saying local government "is the last line of defense against big government" and criticizing votes she says weakened local zoning authority.
Amy Fennell, a resident and former city councilor, used her citizen comment period to announce her candidacy for the Texas State House and to criticize recent state legislation she said diminished local authority.
Fennell said she stepped into the race because of local land-use disputes and specific votes by the incumbent, saying two bills of concern were SB 15, which "prohibits cities from requiring a minimum lot size," and another bill she referenced as SB 840 that limits municipal zoning control. She framed her candidacy around preserving municipal authority and told the council, "local government is the last line of defense against big government."
Fennell thanked council members and described her prior experience on a local council, saying small-donor campaigns can produce local impact. Her remarks were delivered during the moved citizen-comments portion of the meeting prior to executive session.
