Don Tipps, Amarillo city councilmember for Place 2, announced Thursday his bid for reelection, vowing to build on his record of fiscal discipline, public safety enhancements and community revitalization during his first term. “I just feel I owe it to our citizens to have some tenure on the council,” Tipps said during an interview. “The learning curve is steep — it took about 12 to 14 months before I felt really comfortable in this role. I don’t want that to go to waste.” A lifelong Amarillo resident and local business owner, Tipps has focused on enhancing transparency, accountability and…..