6 Effective Ways to Advocate for Better Traffic Safety in Your North Texas Neighborhood
Learn six practical ways to document street hazards and organize neighbors. Ask local...
Rachel Whitcomb
Principal Public Policy Analyst
Texas public priorities and civic decision frameworks
Rachel Whitcomb is a Principal Public Policy Analyst who evaluates Texas priorities from first principles: public purpose, authority, cost, and measurable civic benefit. Based in Dallas, she translates legislative debates and local service demands into clear trade-offs for voters, volunteers, and community leaders following Jan McDowell’s public positions.
MPA; BA in Political Science
Writings by Rachel Whitcomb
Decoding Municipal Bond Propositions Before You Head to the Polls
Learn how Texas municipal bond propositions affect debt, taxes, and repayment—and what to...
7 High-Impact Actions You Can Take From Your Living Room to Support Our Congressional Run
Use seven practical at-home actions to help Jan McDowell’s congressional campaign through...
Hosting a Neighborhood Meet-and-Greet for Local Candidates
Plan a welcoming candidate meet-and-greet with practical steps for invitations, ground...
Managing the Growing Pains of North Texas Infrastructure
See how North Texas can coordinate roads, water, public services, and budgets before...
The Hidden Costs of No-Bid Contracts in Texas State Government
Jan McDowell explains how no-bid contracts can weaken Texas oversight and raise costs....
Listening to Constituents in a Diverse Region
A civic opinion on why North Texas leaders must listen across party, language, and income...
Key Public Priorities Facing Texas Voters
Opinion on key Texas voter priorities: fiscal accountability, basic services, voting...
Community Priorities Across North Texas
Explore seven North Texas community priorities, from tax accountability to voter access....
How Local Decisions Shape Everyday Life in Texas
See how city, county, and school board choices affect taxes, roads, safety, schools, and...
Environmental Policy and Climate Action in Texas
A civic case for Texas climate action, explaining greenhouse gases, renewable energy, the...