What are the top two priorities for your precinct, and how would you advocate for them at the commissioners court level?
Two of my top priorities in my Precinct are 1. Roads & Drainage and 2. Public access to our Parks.
I would address the Court on the roads and drainage issue by stating that improving roads and drainage in Precinct 4 is a long-term investment in the county’s road and drainage systems. Every dollar we put into preventative drainage and road works reduces emergency repair costs, improves safety, and infrastructure resilience.
On the subject of public parks access, our parks are some of the county’s most valuable public assets. We need to create safe spaces for families, better ADA compliance for people with mobility challenges, more amenities, and better parking.

Commissioners vote on the county budget. What principles guide your decisions when allocating taxpayer dollars?
Serving as a Commissioner we have to wear many hats and allocating taxpayer dollars during budget is one of the biggest, you have to treat every dollar like it is coming from your best friend’s pocket – because it is.
We are charged with providing foundational services: law enforcement, emergency response, roads, drainage, courts, and basic infrastructure. We need to make sure these services are stable before moving on with discretionary spending. In working on a current budget, I try to look ahead and consider future costs and implications that may affect the current budgetary items.

How should the county balance growth, infrastructure needs, and rural or coastal preservation?
The Court needs to continue to encourage development to help promote good jobs, housing, and infrastructure development in the county.

Healthy bays and marshes are infrastructure, they support fishing, tourism, and recreation; as commissioners we must continue to seek grants that don’t require taxpayer funds to help protect and rebuild our shorelines, create more living shorelines, and marshes.

How would you ensure residents of your precinct feel heard and represented?
Since taking office in 2019, I have always maintained an open door policy with my constituents. I treat each call, question or visit as a priority and if I do not know the answer to their questions or inquiry, I will make every attempt to get it for them in a timely manner. I am available by phone or email 24/7.

Our office maintains a social media page on Facebook to inform the public of road closures, road construction, Grant Awards etc.

What distinguishes you from the other candidates in this race?
I have spent 55 years in road construction, including 10 with TXDOT maintaining roads and bridges and operating nearly every type of equipment in the field. Since becoming Commissioner in 2019, we have rehabilitated over 28 miles of road, strengthened drainage, and maintained essential infrastructure. I have also secured more than $30 million in infrastructure and shoreline restoration grants—achieved without using taxpayer funds.