Potter County Judge
County judges, as presiding supervisors of the commissioners courts, help govern county government, including providing safety protection, public transportation, parks, hospitals and buildings, providing zoning, waste, water and permit regulations, levying and collecting taxes for county and municipal organizations and overseeing and enforcing more specific duties, as laid out by Texas statutes.
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Jerri Glover
(Dem)
Background: What training, experience, and background qualify you for this position?
Goals: In your own words, explain the goals, responsibilities, and limitations of this role. (This question is exclusive to the online Vote411 Voter Guide.)
Although the title includes the word “Judge,” the County Judge serves as the county’s chief executive. The role demands steady leadership, sound judgment, and balance across many duties, including presiding over Commissioners Court, handling probate, guardianship, and mental health matters, and providing emergency management leadership. I am the only candidate with the breadth of experience to handle those responsibilities.
As I mentioned in the previous question, as County Judge, one's primary responsibilities include presiding over Commissioners Court; hearing and deciding probate, guardianship, and mental health matters; and providing emergency management leadership. One of the most challenging duties is working with the Commissioners and county staff to build a budget that meets staff needs while remaining conservative and mindful of how every decision affects the people of Potter County.
As the county’s chief officer, the weight of these decisions rests with the County Judge. One must be thoughtful and creative while operating within the law and established procedures. That responsibility requires listening carefully, accepting criticism, and being fully accountable for the actions of Commissioners Court and county staff.
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