Priscilla Young

Priscila Young is the founder and president of a charitable foundation, a former nonprofit president, an autism and mental health advocate, and a longtime community volunteer. Her years of community service have shaped her belief that strong communities are built through human connection, listening, and showing up for one another. Throughout her service, Priscila has worked with individuals and families from different backgrounds, led community initiatives, and brought people together around shared needs and causes. She believes community leadership is not only about making responsible decisions, but also about staying connected to the people those decisions affect....

My three main reasons are supporting responsible growth while maintaining our community’s character and quality of life, improving mobility through continued collaboration, and ensuring residents remain at the center of Township decisions. I want to build on the work already underway with a people-first, collaborative approach.

Leadership, listening, and service. As a charity founder and former nonprofit president, I have experience bringing people together, listening to different perspectives, and keeping community needs at the center of decisions. I believe effective leadership means working collaboratively, doing your homework, and making thoughtful decisions based on what best serves residents.

Traffic congestion, growth-related pressure on our transportation network, and connectivity are key concerns. I support building on the Township’s current mobility efforts by strengthening coordination with Montgomery and Harris counties, TxDOT and regional partners, using data to identify priorities, and evaluating practical transportation options as our community continues to grow.

The biggest challenge is ensuring growth around The Woodlands does not outpace the infrastructure and services our community depends on. Growth can bring opportunity, but it must be managed responsibly. I would focus on collaboration, thoughtful planning, and maintaining the character and quality of life residents value.

I would like to see stronger regional coordination on mobility, more opportunities for meaningful resident engagement, and continued long-term planning for growth and infrastructure. Rather than changing what works, I want to build on the Township’s strengths while finding practical ways to respond to the needs of our evolving community.

I would build on the Township’s existing non-property-tax revenues by supporting a strong local economy, tourism, and opportunities that strengthen sales tax revenue. I would also explore appropriate grants and partnerships while carefully evaluating spending and efficiency, with the goal of maintaining quality services without placing additional burdens on homeowners.

I believe any future development should be considered carefully. Multifamily housing can provide additional housing options and support local businesses, but increased density can also affect traffic, infrastructure, services, and community character. I would consider the overall impact and support responsible growth that maintains the quality of life residents value.

I strongly support public safety, but I also believe residents have a right to privacy and freedom from unnecessary government surveillance. I would support public-safety technology only with clear limits on data collection, access, retention and sharing, strong oversight, and evidence that it improves safety without unnecessarily infringing on individual liberties.

The current structure has allowed The Woodlands to maintain quality services while working collaboratively with county and regional partners. A limitation is having less direct authority over issues such as roads, traffic, and land-use regulation. I believe collaboration is essential to addressing those limitations while maintaining what works well for our community.

Residents voted in 2021 to remain under the current Township structure, and I respect that decision. I do not see a need to rush another incorporation effort. If circumstances significantly change in the future, residents should receive updated financial and operational information and ultimately decide through the voting process.

I support exploring a Performing Arts Center if it can be accomplished responsibly. I would favor a public-private partnership using eligible Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues together with significant private funding, rather than placing the full cost on property taxpayers. I would determine specific percentages only after reviewing the final cost, funding commitments, and long-term operating expenses.

I would advocate for protecting residents from additional cut-through traffic and work with Montgomery County and regional transportation partners to evaluate the potential impact on Woodlands Parkway. Decisions should be informed by traffic studies and resident input, with the goal of improving regional mobility without placing an unreasonable traffic burden on our community.

The Township is currently finalizing its budget, and the undesignated fund balance has changed during that process. With final budget adoption still pending, I would rather not speculate on a specific amount. I support maintaining appropriate reserves for emergencies and long-term financial stability. With reserves adequately funded, I would prioritize taxpayer relief and responsible one-time investments that benefit residents rather than creating new recurring expenses.

I believe taxpayer dollars should be used only when there is a clear and measurable benefit to the community. Services such as senior transportation are appropriate when they directly serve residents and are provided responsibly and effectively. Nonprofit events should be evaluated individually, with clear standards, accountability, and demonstrated value to taxpayers.

The former GE Betz property is an important Township asset. I would carefully evaluate options based on long-term community benefit, financial impact, traffic and infrastructure, and compatibility with the surrounding area. Any decision regarding the property should provide clear and lasting value to residents.

HB 347 changed the annexation protections, but it did not automatically terminate the Township’s existing contractual obligations with Houston and Conroe. Those obligations remain governed by the agreements unless they are amended, terminated, or otherwise determined to no longer be legally enforceable. I support reviewing and renegotiating these agreements when doing so is in the best financial and long-term interest of The Woodlands.

I believe the Township Board should remain focused on serving all residents and on the responsibilities of the Township. Board decisions should be based on the needs and interests of our community. Every resident should be treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of their personal beliefs or views.