Nhat-Nam Pham

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Pham earned an associate degree in liberal sciences from Richland College, a B.A. in historical studies from the University of Texas at Dallas, an M.P.A. from the University of North Texas, and a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of New England.[1]

At the time of his 2017 run for office, Pham was a pharmacist. He has also served as the organizing chair for the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Republic of Vietnam and as a public relations officer for the chair of the Vietnamese Community of Greater Dallas.[1]

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Pham's campaign Facebook page highlighted the following issues:

Jobs

Jobs can be made with entrepreneurs (from our own Garland) who can build small businesses and opportunities here. But we can't forget international companies wanting to invest here! I'll recruit them!

Create An Environment For Growth

The upcoming opening of Legacy Hall in Plano, is an attraction that brings about an urbanized, family-fun area with shops, cuisines, and entertainment. We need this sort of dynamic fun here at home!

Creating Jobs

The more we have companies investing in Garland, the more jobs it will bring, which means: less commute work-traffic, tax revenues funding city improvements, and satisfaction in our communities!

Reforming Zoning/Code Ordinances

Whether residential or commercial, folks who live/work here should have a choice on how their entities look. By reviewing our zoning & code ordinances we can reform unnecessary obstruction to growth.

Economic Development

Economic development is my focus for this campaign, because with development there will come growth. My aim is to identify, recruit, and attract enterprises or commercial entities to Garland, Texas.[3]

—Nhat-Nam Pham's campaign Facebook page, (2017)[4]

In response to a question from the Dallas Morning News about the three most important actions he would take if elected, Pham said:

Economic Growth: Aggressive, active recruitment of manufacturing or business entities both foreign and domestic to our commercial/industrial districts. Observing "catalyst areas" and determining if the tax-incremental-district is necessary for those areas versus potential sites within city. More help from SBA or branches to help prospective entrepreneurs to set up shop within Garland and providing rebates or similar tax incentives at a proportional percentage compared to large businesses who come to the city for development.

Neighborhood Revitalization: Assessing and prioritizing which neighborhoods need the extra help through a ranking system. From there cities should incorporate successful voucher programs or utility credits/rebates for upgrades both for landlords and tenants. Also, we need more publicity of nonprofits or volunteer groups to assist in the matter through civic participation to reduce heavy usage of taxpayer dollars. Another successful attempt is examining if it can be listed as a historic neighborhood district to attract attention to the need for preservation and upkeep.

Upgrade in Infrastructure: One of the main arteries of Garland is Walnut Street and many shopping plazas and neighborhoods depend on this street for transit. I will work with City Council as well as the Public Works in Road Construction to determine how to solve this issue that Walnut Street is not evenly paved although there has been work done on it in the past. Mainly the Capital Improvement Fund should be able to fund this project. Or the project could be incrementally done by sections of the street to prevent huge obstruction in maneuverability for vehicles and offset costs.[3]

—Nhat-Nam Pham[1]

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