I'm Heather Stamper and I'm a proud Schertz resident. My family has been part of the Schertz community for 10 years. And I want Schertz to thrive.

I continue to serve on the executive board of the council at Founders Classical Academy in Schertz, where our oldest son - a senior - attends high school; volunteer as producer and tech for Crosspoint Fellowship church; and balance our family needs with my freelance business. 

Throughout my life, I've had somewhat divergent pursuits: business and the arts. I've served as the Executive Director for two artistic non-profits, and VP for an international financial giant's Innovation Department, where I earned a Six Sigma Lean Green Belt for process improvement, saving tens of millions of dollars and earning a national-level award. Through those opportunities I have  acquired valuable business acumen (see my Management Resume), all of which is incredibly helpful when serving on committees and boards and in entrepreneurship. Additionally, I've continued in artistic pursuits which fulfill me creatively and give me energy: performing, directing, writing and teaching (see my Performance CV). In every role I've held, my goal has been to "leave the place better than I found it" - advice my Mom gave me as a teenager when I first started babysitting. That adage has inspired me to success in many areas of life, and what inspires me now to run for City Council.

Even if you've lived in Schertz for just a little while, you've seen Schertz change considerably. Schertz is rapidly growing, experiencing an influx of residents and businesses. In order to protect the sanctity of the character of Schertz, it is essential we make strategic, thoughtful decisions about the ways in which development occurs. Let's balance opportunity with responsibility while helping Schertz thrive, maintaining the character so many residents sought out when choosing to call this city their home. 

My family has personally benefitted from the increased access to health care and availability of other quality-of-life amenities, and we are grateful for the leadership which has seen fit to promote bringing these to Schertz. We are home to a host of talented artists and yet our limited offerings for local cultural and artistic opportunities are driving residents to seek opportunities outside Schertz. I'd like for City Council to actively seek ways to cultivate artistic programming which will empower artists, foster creativity, and honor the diverse voices of our citizenry within Schertz.

The decisions we make today will impact the community of Schertz for many years to come.