Scott Coronet, Huntersville commission candidate, answers our questions
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Name: Scott Coronet
Age: 46
Campaign website or social media page: electscottcoronet.com
Occupation: I work at a local financial company
Education: I am a college graduate
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought or held)
I haven’t run for political office; my experience is primarily in serving on the boards of non-profits and homeowners’ associations (HOAs). Please list your highlights of civic involvement I have been actively involved from an early age. In high school, I founded a non-profit organization aimed at acquiring land to build a track and field for my school, which was completed in 2005. While living in Iowa, I spent two years working with a group called One Iowa, focused on legalizing same-sex marriage before it was federally recognized. We successfully achieved that goal in 2009.
What are the most important issues facing Huntersville today, and how would you address them? Our main challenge lies in our infrastructure and the limited transportation options available. Equally important is maintaining our tree canopy as our community grows. I believe we should prioritize the roads and sidewalks near our new schools. Additionally, I would advocate for continued regulations to preserve our large trees during development.
How would you ensure Huntersville’s growth doesn’t outpace its infrastructure? I believe we need to allocate more funds to our infrastructure to ensure that growth doesn’t outpace it. Additionally, I think it’s essential to continue developing our greenways and sidewalks to promote alternative modes of transportation.
How would you work to improve traffic and road congestion as Huntersville continues to grow? I would like to see Huntersville provide alternative travel options by expanding greenway trails and adding bike lanes to our roads. We also need to keep investing in widening our roads to accommodate traffic.
Do you support implementing a local sales tax to fund transit improvements? Why or why not?
The 1% sales tax will impact the lowest income earners more than anyone. I feel like we are building the redline for white collar employees on the backs of the blue collar workers.
Why should voters choose you over others who are in the race?
I am not a politician; I represent a fresh perspective for Huntersville. I prioritize infrastructure, sustainable smart development, and the preservation of our tree canopy, all while fostering inclusive growth and maintaining transparency with my constituents.
