My Story

What are the top two priorities for your precinct, and how would you advocate for them at the commissioners court level?
The top and main priority for Precinct 2 in Calhoun County is meeting the infrastructure needs of its residents, particularly improving drainage to reduce flooding and ensure the safe, efficient flow of water, as well as maintaining safe road conditions and environmental safety throughout the precinct. These issues directly affect public safety, property protection, and quality of life. I believe in being hands-on—personally identifying problem areas, staying involved from start to finish, and making sure projects are completed properly. I will also advocate for these priorities at the County Commissioner’s Court level by ensuring projects are properly funded through county, state, and available federal resources so they deliver real, lasting results for Precinct 2 residents.

Commissioners vote on the county budget. What principles guide your decisions when allocating taxpayer dollars?
My decisions when allocating taxpayer dollars are guided by fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability. As a county commissioner, I understand that we vote on the county budget and have a direct responsibility to ensure taxpayer money is spent correctly—not recklessly—and only on projects that address real needs and provide long-term value. I work to ensure every county department is properly funded while being mindful that taxpayers should not see unnecessary increases in property taxes. I prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and essential services, and I believe in accountability so projects are completed properly and residents understand how their money is being spent.

How should the county balance growth, infrastructure needs, and rural or coastal preservation?
Growth should never come at the expense of our county or its taxpayers. Growth should build the county, not burden it. When properly channeled, growth can fund infrastructure needs and reduce the strain on taxpayers rather than increase it. By working with billion-dollar industries and responsible development, we can improve roads, drainage, and other critical infrastructure while strengthening our local economy. Growth and taxpayer dollars must also support essential services, including keeping our county hospital out of a deficit. While emergency funds are necessary, we should not sit on taxpayer money. Those funds should be reinvested into our county for sustainable, long-term improvement.

How would you ensure residents of your precinct feel heard and represented?
I will ensure residents of Precinct 2 feel heard and represented by being accessible, responsive, and present in the community. During my eight years as County Commissioner for Precinct 2, I was always hands-on and present at every job site, because I believe leadership means being directly involved. I believe in open communication—returning phone calls, answering emails, attending local meetings, and meeting one-on-one with constituents. I listen carefully to concerns, follow up on issues, and work to deliver real results for the people I serve.

What distinguishes you from the other candidates in this race?
I bring 28 years of service as a public servant, including 8 years as Calhoun County Commissioner for Precinct 2. I believe effective county government should be practical, transparent, and accountable to the people it serves. My focus is on responsible use of taxpayer dollars, maintaining roads and drainage, supporting public safety, and making decisions based on facts—not politics. Precinct 2 deserves steady leadership that listens, follows through, and puts the community first.