GET TO KNOW CYNTHIA
Commissioner Cynthia Long is a native Texan who has called Williamson County home for the past thirty-four years. Originally from Houston, she graduated number one in her high school class before earning a business degree from Texas A&M University.
She began her career in the technology field shortly thereafter, and eventually found her niche in I.T. management, working for the State of Texas.
In 1997, she returned to the private sector and started a consulting firm that managed major technology projects in the airline, manufacturing, and financial service industries. This work took her across the U.S., as well as various places in Latin America and Europe.
Cynthia and her husband, Donn, moved to Williamson County in 1988 and immediately immersed themselves in community service. From helping form her first neighborhood association to sitting on the boards of organizations like the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, the Round Rock Medical Center, the Greater Williamson County YMCA, the Twin Lakes YMCA and the AARO, serving her neighbors has always been a priority.
GET TO KNOW CYNTHIA
Commissioner Cynthia Long is a native Texan who has called Williamson County home for the past thirty-four years. Originally from Houston, she graduated number one in her high school class before earning a business degree from Texas A&M University.
She began her career in the technology field shortly thereafter, and eventually found her niche in I.T. management, working for the State of Texas.
In 1997, she returned to the private sector and started a consulting firm that managed major technology projects in the airline, manufacturing, and financial service industries. This work took her across the U.S., as well as various places in Latin America and Europe.
Cynthia and her husband, Donn, moved to Williamson County in 1988 and immediately immersed themselves in community service. From helping form her first neighborhood association to sitting on the boards of organizations like the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, the Round Rock Medical Center, the Greater Williamson County YMCA, the Twin Lakes YMCA and the AARO, serving her neighbors has always been a priority.
GET TO KNOW CYNTHIA
Commissioner Cynthia Long is a native Texan who has called Williamson County home for the past thirty-four years. Originally from Houston, she graduated number one in her high school class before earning a business degree from Texas A&M University.
She began her career in the technology field shortly thereafter, and eventually found her niche in I.T. management, working for the State of Texas.
In 1997, she returned to the private sector and started a consulting firm that managed major technology projects in the airline, manufacturing, and financial service industries. This work took her across the U.S., as well as various places in Latin America and Europe.
Cynthia and her husband, Donn, moved to Williamson County in 1988 and immediately immersed themselves in community service. From helping form her first neighborhood association to sitting on the boards of organizations like the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, the Round Rock Medical Center, the Greater Williamson County YMCA, the Twin Lakes YMCA and the AARO, serving her neighbors has always been a priority.
In 1995, Cynthia was elected to the Cedar Park City Council and served as a volunteer council member for four years before being elected as the first woman to represent Precinct Two on the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
She was elected and currently serves as the first female Chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and as Vice-President of the Williamson County Conservation Foundation. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and was previously Chair.
Cynthia has been involved in the Republican party most of her adult life. Cynthia and Donn have a recent college graduate, and they are long-time members of the Hill Country Bible Church where they are leaders in the small group ministry in addition to volunteering with faith based health clinics and food pantries.
In 1995, Cynthia was elected to the Cedar Park City Council and served as a volunteer council member for four years before being elected as the first woman to represent Precinct Two on the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
She was elected and currently serves as the first female Chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and as Vice-President of the Williamson County Conservation Foundation. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and was previously Chair.
Cynthia has been involved in the Republican party most of her adult life. Cynthia and Donn have a recent college graduate, and they are long-time members of the Hill Country Bible Church where they are leaders in the small group ministry in addition to volunteering with faith based health clinics and food pantries.
THE ISSUES
WHAT I BELIEVE: A MESSAGE FROM COMMISSIONER CYNTHIA LONG
I believe that Williamson County, Texas is an exceptional place, and I was elected to get things done and to fight in the trenches to keep Williamson County exceptional.
Population booms can often result in the deterioration of the quality of life in a community, but here in Williamson County, that hasn’t happened. We have added over 300,000 new residents since I was first elected, and our quality of life only continues to improve. Better schools. Better roads. Better jobs. Lower tax rates. More opportunities. This didn’t happen by accident, and it won’t continue unless we remain vigilant and focused on the things that got us here.
Since Day 1, my agenda has been simple. We need to:
- Keep our County safe by voting for funds for competitively paid and well-resourced law enforcement and public safety personnel
- Keep our taxes low
- Keep county government growth in check
- Recruit more quality businesses to the area, creating jobs for our citizens
- Expand, improve and maintain the roadway system in the county
I believe the degree to which we succeed or fail in achieving those goals in the future will determine whether or not our children inherit a pro-business, pro-family Williamson County where they want to stay and raise families of their own. This is the great challenge that we face as one of the fastest growing counties in the country, and it is the thing that drives me each and every day to deliver for my constituents in Precinct 2 and for all of the hard-working families of Williamson County.
If you agree that we need more results and fewer soundbites from our elected leaders, then I would be honored to have your support in the upcoming General Election.
Warmest regards,
RESULTS, NOT RHETORIC
Williamson County is consistently ranked as one of the best places in the nation to live, work and raise a family. Commissioner Cynthia Long’s leadership is one of the big reasons why…
Cynthia led the Commissioners Court this year in increasing the residential homestead exemption to $5,000 or 5% of the value of the home.
Increased the Over 65 and Disabled Persons Exemption to $125,000.
Championed property taxes rate decreases during her tenure. The rate has been reduced over 30% since she first took office.
Because of her fiscally conservative approach to managing and budgeting, for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 fiscal year, the average residential homestead in Williamson County will see a decrease in their property tax bill.
Law enforcement, corrections, paramedics, dispatchers - Public safety has always been a budget priority and I have proven it by voting for competitive pay for our public safety staff and funding tools and programs for them to be able to do their jobs.
Williamson County’s AAA Bond Rating has been reaffirmed with Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. Williamson County is one of only 8 counties in the State of Texas and 101 counties in the U.S. to receive a AAA rating, the highest possible.
Saved taxpayers millions in early debt payment and refinancing existing debt for lower interest rates.
Recognized leader in transportation:
Unanimously re-elected by her fellow board members as Chair of Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The 6 county organization is responsible for transportation planning in the area. The board is made up of diverse representation across the political spectrum.
Worked with state leaders and TxDOT to secure a historic investment of over $4 billion for IH35.
Secured $75 million in funding for 183A frontage roads through Cedar Park.
Led the charge at the County on needed transportation improvements in Liberty Hill, Leander, and Cedar Park for New Hope Drive, Bagdad Road, Hero Way West, intersection improvements at SH 29 @ CR 200, County Road 200, and the Seward Junction Loop.
Selected by the Texas Department of Transportation as one of three people statewide to be awarded the 2022 Road Hand Award. The award is TxDOT’s highest tribute to citizens who have freely given their time, energy, support, and vision toward accomplishing important transportation programs or projects in their communities and their region.
The 16,970 square-foot, two-story expansion area features a new adoption center, a public lobby, administration offices, new canine and feline adoption kennels, a new entrance off Wilco Way, a parking area for the adoption center, and an exercise yard for dogs.
Renovations to the existing facility include a new surgery area and surgical prep rooms, repairs to the A/C and plumbing in 35 existing canine kennels, a feline isolation area, and a laundry area with cleanup station.
The expansion project has doubled the capacity for cats and added 80 dog kennels.
Apple - $1 billion investment with over 5,000 jobs.
Cangshan Cutlery - Relocating from California to Leander, 400,000 square ft. facility and 150 jobs.
Gold Depository – The Fort Knox of Texas in Leander. The first state-administered gold depository in the U.S., the Texas Bullion Depository is a place where state agencies, residents, and businesses can store precious metals.
Samsung - $17 billion investment in land, buildings, equipment, and other personal business property. The project will be comprised of:
$6 billion in buildings and other real property improvements
$11 billion in machinery and equipment
1,000+ acres
6 million square ft. semiconductor manufacturing facility
With this partnership, Samsung would be the largest single facility paying taxes in Texas. Moreover, this project is critical to national security, as the U.S. cannot rely on foreign supply chains for semiconductors.