The Bunker Bob Show

If private property rights are important to you, and they should be, then Texas conservatives should be concerned about the enormous state land-grab that is threatening the health and welfare of rural Texans for the benefit of big-city Dallas. Atlanta (Texas) Mayor Travis Ransom is my guest to talk about the proposed Marvin Nichols reservoir and why every liberty-loving Texan should be concerned.

RISD Bond Co-Chair Joe Wimpee & School Board Member Amy Hilton are LIVE in-studio for some straight talk about the school bond that is on the November 2 ballot. LINKS: RISD School Bond website: https://www.rockwallisd.com/domain/3307 Eric Bott's analysis of the proposed bond's impact to taxpayers: https://vimeo.com/channels/1740794

Keaton Steen, the founding President of Rockwall County's Turning Point USA, is in the Bunker to share how this Chapter of Turning Point plans to bring conservatism to Rockwall--Heath High School. Turning Point USA at Rockwall/Heath LINKS: INSTAGRAM: tpusa_rhhs EMAIL: tpusaatrhhs@gmail.com

Congressman Pat Fallon is in the Bunker for some straight talk about the pullout in Afghanistan, our national debt, vaccination mandates, and other issues that Rockwall County cares about. Email bob@bunkerbob.com questions that you'd like Congressman Fallon to answer. LINKS: Connect with Congressman Pat Fallon Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RepPatFallon Twitter: https://twitter.com/RepPatFallon

Homeowners in Sonoma Verde may not be the only ones in the city of McClendon Chisholm to live in a public improvement district [PID], as the Huffines Community Development Group are schmoozing the mayor and city council to bring in their new proposed development, which will dwarf Sonoma Verde and create a millstone around the McLendon-Chisholm community's neck while the developers laugh all the way to the bank. But shouldn't a landowner have the right to do whatever they want on their property, even if they're an unwelcome developer? Does the City Council actually have any leverage in this? Is the best thing to do just lay down and give the developer what they want and enjoy all of the "great tax benefits" promised by the developers? It's time for some straight talk, not a bunch of spin, which is already emanating from members of City Council. LINKS: WATCH: Trilogy Developer's presentation with their backs to city council: https://youtu.be/YvyoJqazBN4?t=1961 To sign or help get signatures to put an option for a tax rollback on next May's ballot, email mcrollback@gmail.com Email Addresses of Mayor & City Council: Keith Short- mayor@mclendon-chisholm.com Lorna Kipphut- council1@mclendon-chisholm.com Norman Willis- council2@mclendon-chisholm.com Trudy Woessner- council3@mclendon-chisholm.com Brian Davis- council4@mclendon-chisholm.com Dan Tucker- council5@mclendon-chisholm.com

McLendon Chisholm’s [M-C] mayor and City Council are expressing concern that a significant revenue stream is drying up, which was the chief reason given for the decision to raise taxes on property owners. However instead of cutting back on spending for a municipality with a population of just under 3,000, the newly adopted 2021–2022 budget is adding two new full-time employees for positions that leave many scratching their heads about and pay raises all around, including an 8% pay raise for the city administrator. While most cities embrace a “best practice” of having at least a six-month reserve fund to absorb unforeseen emergencies, M-C is starting the fiscal year 2021-2022 with a SIXTEEN-month reserve and an almost NINETEEN-month reserve budgeted for the end of the fiscal year! So, what’s really going on? Is M-C truly facing desperate times or are there other factors at play? Is the budget increase necessary and are there cuts that should have been considered? Should citizens petition for a tax rollback to be included on next May’s local ballot, as we did in 2015? If you are a taxpayer in M-C you won’t want to miss this show! LINKS: 2021–2022 approved budget (From the M-C city webpage): https://mclendon-chisholm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Approved-and-Adopted-2021-2022-Budget.pdf Email your mayor & council: Keith Short- mayor@mclendon-chisholm.com Lorna Kipphut- council1@mclendon-chisholm.com Norman Willis- council2@mclendon-chisholm.com Trudy Woessner- council3@mclendon-chisholm.com Brian Davis- council4@mclendon-chisholm.com Dan Tucker- council5@mclendon-chisholm.com

LIVE from Rockwall's Rotary Hall, Congressman Pat Fallon meets with constituents for a Town Hall Meeting.

LIVE from the Texas State Capital, Senator Bob Hall provides an update on this special legislative session.

Councilman Clarence Jorif is my guest to discuss the facts about Rockwall's Downtown Lofts, a planned 263-unit apartment complex, which has created a firestorm of opposition from local activists. Learn the facts about what the City Council can and cannot do to prevent this development from moving forward, the timeline of what has locked in this planned development to move forward, and what's true and untrue about recent posts to social media about the project. Link to P&Z Meeting Agenda (Begins on page 180) https://www.dropbox.com/s/011gyteg4e408sn/Complete%20Packet%20%5BP%26Z%5D%20%2807.27.2021%29.pdf?dl=0 Link to 380 Agreement: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z2g9rqhoynle066/380%20Agreement%20%2805.06.2021%29.pdf?dl=0

Learn about the vision and mission of Urban Conservatives of America - liberating the minds of those who have been captivated by generations of liberal Marxist ideologies. Special Guest, Gubernatorial candidate, Don Huffines

How you can keep Rockwall Red, put on by the Rockwall GOP

Broadcasting LIVE from CPAC 2021, commercial free. In addition to watching all the events and speeches from the most influential conservatives in America as they happen, Bunker Bob Steinhagen will also interview many of them to talk about things that matter most to Texas conservatives.

Notable speakers from Texas are included on day 2, including Congressman Randy Webber (TX-14) Former State Sen. & Gubernatorial candidate, Don Huffines Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) Glenn Beck

Broadcasting LIVE from CPAC 2021, commercial free. In addition to watching all the events and speeches from the most influential conservatives in America as they happen, Bunker Bob Steinhagen will also interview many of them to talk about things that matter most to Texas conservatives.

Broadcasting LIVE from CPAC 2021, commercial free. In addition to watching all the events and speeches from the most influential conservatives in America as they happen, Bunker Bob Steinhagen will also interview many of them to talk about things that matter most to Texas conservatives.

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Opening with Congressman Pat Fallon

Texas State Senator Bob Hall meets with Rockwall area constituents to share the outcome of the 87th Regular Legislative Session.

Author & noted conservative leader, Robert West, is back to talk about his book, "The Five Star Plan," which equips local conservatives to replace compromising politicians with patriotic statesmen. Learn more at https://thefivestarplan.com/the-five-star-plan

Today I welcome Clarence Jorif, Dennis Lewis, Dr. Priscylla Bento, & Jerry Welch, four of the five candidates running for Rockwall City Council, who are in the bunker for some straight talk in hopes of winning the vote of Rockwall County conservatives! Candidate Introductions 4:06 Clarence Jorif 6:36 Dennis Lewis 9:25 Dr. Priscylia Bento 11:26 Jerry Welch Q1. Why are you running for Rockwall City Council? 15:38 Jerry Welch 17:40 Dr. Priscylia Bento 18:27 Dennis Lewis 19:18 Clarence Jorif Q2. What is your vision for the city of Rockwall? 20:43 Clarence Jorif 22:56 Dennis Lewis 23:31 Jerry Welch 28:18 Dr. Priscylia Bento Q3. What is Rockwall’s Biggest Challenge? 28:45 Dr. Priscylia Bento 29:22 Clarence Jorif 31:38 Jerry Welch 32:20 Dennis Lewis Q4. Is it ever okay for local government to force mass shutdowns of local businesses or places of worship? 35:40 Dennis Lewis 36:57 Clarence Jorif 39:31 Jerry Welch 41:07 Dr. Priscylia Bento Q5. What skills or experience do you bring to this office that would help provide the level of government services that people clamor for while keeping taxes low? 43:32 Jerry Welch 44:56 Dr. Priscylia Bento 45:46 Dennis Lewis 46:39 Clarence Jorif Q6. Under what circumstance would you support a tax-rate increase? 48:12 Dr. Priscylia Bento 49:12 Jerry Welch 50:45 Clarence Jorif 52:54 Dennis Lewis Q7. What issue(s) will be your focus if elected? 54:52 Clarence Jorif 56:10 Jerry Welch 57:23 Dr. Priscylia Bento 58:09 Dennis Lewis Candidate’s Closing Remarks 1:02:30 Dennis Lewis 1:03:47 Clarence Jorif 1:05:00 Dr. Priscylia Bento 1:05:43 Jerry Welch

Though both Trudy Woessner (Place 3) did not respond at all & Dan Tucker (Place 5) turned down the invitation, the two conservative candidates running in for McLendon-Chisholm City Council, Paul Day (Place 3) & Val Boadart (Place 5) are and are here today in the bunker for some straight talk in hopes of winning the vote of Rockwall County conservatives! NOTE: Candidates could schedule their interview over a three-week+ timespan! Candidate Introductions 2:19 Paul Day 4:52 Val Bodart Q1. Why did you choose to makeMcLendon-Chisholm your home? 6:39 Val Bodart 7:13 Paul Day Q2. Why are you running for McLendon-Chisholm City Council? 7:59 Paul Day 8:28 Val Bodart Q3. Which political party best reflects your values? 11:39 Val Bodart 12:06 Paul Day Q4. What do you see as the City Council’s primary responsibility? 13:16 Paul Day 14:48 Val Bodart Q5. What is your vision for the City of McLendon-Chisholm? 16:56 Paul Day 17:14 Val Bodart Q6. How often do you attend City Council Meetings 25:10 Val Bodart Q7. What do you see as McLendon-Chisholm’s biggest challenge(s). 29:14 Paul Day Q8. Is it ever okay for a local government to force mass shutdowns of local businesses or places of worship? 30:15 Paul Day 31:15 Val Bodart Q9. What skills or experience do you bring to this office that would help provide the level of government services that people clamor for while keeping taxes low? 31:50 Val Bodart 32:47 Paul Day Q10. Under what circumstance would you support a tax-rate increase? 34:45 Val Bodart 36:12 Paul Day Q11. Do you foresee a tax-rate increase in the next four years? 36:12 Val Bodart 36:25 Paul Day Q12. Are there items in this year’s City budget that you see as out of proportion, unnecessary, or out of control? 36:53 Paul Day 38:06 Val Bodart Q13. What issue(s) will be your focus if elected? 40:10 Val Bodart 40:37 Paul Day Candidate’s Closing Remarks 47:31 Paul Day 49:03 Val Bodart

Rich Krause & Jeff Ivy are the two candidates running in Heath’s only contested race for City Council and are here today in the bunker for some straight talk in hopes of winning the vote of Rockwall County conservatives! Candidate Introductions 2:02 Rich Krause 3:04 Jeff Ivy Q1. Why did you choose to make Heath your home? 5:38 Jeff Ivy 6:17 Rich Krause Q2. Why are you running for Heath City Council? 7:34 Rich Krause 8:11 Jeff Ivy Q3. Which political party best reflects your values? 10:24 Jeff Ivy 11:38 Rich Krause Q4. What do you see as the City Council’s primary responsibility? 12:44 Rich Krause 16:07 Jeff Ivy Q5. What is your vision for the City of Heath? 18:26 Jeff Ivy 19:03 Rich Krause Q6a. What’s been the biggest surprise about carrying out the duties of City Council since being elected? 23:15 Rich Krause Q6b. How often do you attend City Council Meetings? 25:02 Jeff Ivy Q7a. Of what local community work involvement are you most proud? 25:41 Jeff Ivy Q7a. What are you most proud of since being elected to Heath City Council? 27:00 Rich Krause Q8. Who do you view as your primary constituent and how will you listen to their concerns? 32:00 Rich Krause 35:20 Jeff Ivy Q9. What do you see as Heath’s biggest challenge(s). 36:21 Jeff Ivy 37:12 Rich Krause Q10. Is it ever okay for a local government to force mass shutdowns of local businesses or places of worship? 38:22 Rich Krause 40:14 Jeff Ivy Q11. What skills or experience do you bring to this office that would help provide the level of government services that people clamor for while keeping taxes low? 41:44 Jeff Ivy 45:27 Rich Krause Q12. Under what circumstance would you support a tax-rate increase? 46:50 Rich Krause 48:00 Jeff Ivy Q13. Are there items in this year’s City budget that you see as out of proportion, unnecessary, or out of control? 48:47 Jeff Ivy 49:34 Rich Krause Q14. What issue(s) will be your focus if elected? 51:32 Rich Krause 52:35 Jeff Ivy Candidate’s Closing Remarks 54:06 Rich Krause 55:06 Jeff Ivy

Jill Clewis & Linda Duran are the two candidates running for Place 3 on the Rockwell Independent School District Board and here today in the Bunker for some straight talk in hopes of winning the vote of Rockwall County conservatives. 2:13 Introduction of Dr. Linda Duran 4:51 Introduction of Jill Clewis 1. Why are you running for RISD School Board? 7:56 Jill Clewis 10:40 Dr. Linda Duran 2. What do you see as the school board’s primary role and responsibility? 16: 11 Dr. Linda Duran 17:59 Jill Clewis 3. As a school board member, who do you see as your primary constituent and how do you intend to make sure that you are listening to their concerns? (Parents, Faculty, Administrators, Taxpayers…?) 18:49 Jill Clewis 20:05 Dr. Linda Duran 4. How often do you attend RISD School Board meetings and do you feel that the Board does a good job of representing constituents? 21:14 Dr. Linda Duran 22:13 Jill Clewis 5. In your view, what are the best attributes of Rockwall schools? 26:04 Jill Clewis 27:45 Dr. Linda Duran 6. What do you see as the biggest challenges facing RISD? 29:29 Jill Clewis 7. One of the principle duties of the School Board is to evaluate the performance of the superintendent and hold him accountable. How do you go about doing that? 32:27 Dr. Linda Duran 8. Is there a specific issue or set of issues that you wish to focus on if elected? 34:19 Dr. Linda Duran 36:20 Jill Clewis 9. Obviously the COVID pandemic has had a dramatic and ongoing impact on education. For instance, RISD instituted a hybrid model of learning where high school students with last names A-K attend school in person while those with last names L-Z attend remotely and then swap according to a posted schedule. There are also days when all students attend remotely. From your perspective, what has been both the downside and upside of this crisis to education, and what do you believe is the biggest long-term impact on Rockwall schools? 37:51 Jill Clewis 40:18 Dr. Linda Duran 10. Neighboring Garland Independent School District allows parents to choose which school their child attends. How would you feel about giving that right to RISD parents? 44:03 Jill Clewis 45:43 Dr. Linda Duran 11. Churches have been removed as a designated “gun-free zone” in Texas and last June, Delegates to the Rockwall County Republican Convention unanimously adopted a platform plank, opposing them, specifically the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, which prohibits law-abiding citizens from carrying guns on public school property. This platform position was then adopted by delegates of the Texas Republican Party and is part of the Republican National Platform. If the Texas legislature is successful in repealing the Act, would you support the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens to lawfully carry a firearm on public school property? Why or why not? 47:14 Dr. Linda Duran 51:49 Jill Clewis 12. RISD posts nine outcomes that they hold as a goal for every graduate. If you were forced to choose just one, AND ONLY ONE, outcome from the list that best reflects your hope that every student might take away, which would it be and why? 53:36 Jill Clewis 54:38 Dr. Linda Duran Closing Remarks 55:57 Dr. Linda Duran 58:38 Jill Clewis