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Hello!
My name is Daniel Dennis, and I am one of the Council Members on the Justin City Council. Residents of Justin, I am humbled and deeply honored by the trust you have placed in me. Thank you so much for your support, your dedication, and your belief in our shared vision for the future of our city.
My wife, Melissa and I, bought our home in Justin in 2020. We love being here and have really enjoyed getting to know our neighbors and community!
With all the growth we've experienced, I'm excited to see balanced growth while preserving that hometown charm.
God. Family. Community. That is our compass. Everything is filtered through that, and in that order. We love inspiring faith, strengthening friendships, and building relationships, making the most of every divine encounter.
It's been a privilege and blessing to call the United States, and the great state of Texas my home since 2011! I wasn't born here, but I got here as fast as I could! Born in India, and raised in the United Arab Emirates, I saw Dubai go from a desert wasteland to the thriving megacity it is today. But all that glitter and glamor lacked heart and soul. I met my wife, a native Texan, in 2009, and the rest, as they say, is history! The land of the free and home of the brave was soon to be my hometown. In 2015, I had the honor of becoming a US citizen and I am proud to stand and represent the conservative values that made this nation great! The freedom we enjoy came at a price, and I am committed to protecting the rights and liberties granted us by God and the Constitution.
Having traveled the world, after visiting 23 countries and driving through 40 states, Texas is still home! We lived in Grapevine for almost 7 years, and we experienced the benefits and drawbacks to living in a bigger, fast-growing city. What ultimately drew us to Justin was the small town feel without the isolation of rural country living. It's been a joy to live here and I look forward to serving the community.
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“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.”
Abraham Lincoln
ABOUT DANIEL
I am an entrepreneurial visionary with one key focus in every endeavor: to Inspire Greatness and Change Lives! With years of experience helping small businesses with strategic growth and content marketing, I love to see people break through their limitations and achieve greatness!
Integrity, Excellence and Innovation. These are my core values that form the foundation of my personal and business philosophy. My life is dedicated to inspiring everyone I meet, encouraging personal growth and providing stellar service. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing people fulfill their dreams and accomplish their life goals!
Having worked in numerous industries and positions, including mortgage, real estate, construction, marketing and customer service, to name a few, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise which will provide a unique perspective to the Justin City Council.
Why run for Justin city council?
SERVE
I ran for City Council because I want to make a difference in the city we call home. My life motto is Inspire Greatness, Change Lives. I love inspiring people to grow and become better each day. That is what life is all about. I’m here to serve by bringing my experience, knowledge and expertise in business, mortgage, real estate, construction and various other disciplines.
REPRESENT
I don’t care for "playing politics”, or earning power or prestige. It’s not even about winning the race. I care about this town, its residents and the local businesses. I'm here to be a voice, not push my personal agenda. I want Justin to become and remain a town we are all proud to call home!
VISION
“Everything a Hometown Should Be.” I love that tagline, but the question is, what should a hometown look like? What is important for one person may not be the same for another. Justin's Comprehensive Plan has been crafted with the community in mind, and has taken into consideration the feedback and suggestions of the citizens. The resulting core values and guiding principles should be the filter for every policy decision that we make as a city moving forward.
A lot of great work has already been done in tweaking the Comprehensive Plan and envisioning the future of Justin. Now it's our job to keep that momentum going, and make sure we stay balanced and not grow too fast. We are at a critical point in our growth, and we need to manage this growth strategically, wisely and efficiently. Our population is estimated to double in the next 10 years, so every decision we make right now as a city will determine the quality of life we will enjoy 10 years from now.
Most of us want that small town feel, but we also want the convenience of more shopping and dining options in town. We want increasing property values, but we also want safe, friendly and peaceful neighborhoods. We want the revenue to develop our city aesthetically and create beautiful parks and community spaces, but we don’t want the crime and traffic that comes with growth. It's all about finding the right balance between consistent growth and preserving that small town charm.