Must be 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Texas, and a resident of the district represented. Responsible for representing the citizens of the district in which he/she is elected in the Parker County Commissioners Court, which conducts the general business of the county and oversees financial matters. Four-year term.
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8173044325
Occupation
Retired Data Engineer
Over 20 years in Higher Education managing teams in technology and leading task forces to address challenges in assessment.
Master of Arts in Sociology 1988 - Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 1986 - Baylor University
My experience with higher education statutes and reporting requirements contributes to my capacity to understand and communicate complex information. I have managed budgets, participated and led planning sessions, and used data to measure the success of plans and initiatives.
I have lived and served in this community since 1999.
The current management company responsible for the county jail will be held accountable for the health and welfare of those incarcerated. Mental health and other health issues must be managed effectively and the management structure must be assessed for compliance with federal and state laws and standards for the care of inmates with mental health conditions and other health issues. Monthly reports to the commissioners court including any violations of federal or state statutes and the solutions
Periodically open the floor for public discussion during court meetings unless explicitly prohibited by statute. Also provide additional public opportunities for discussion and input from citizens with reports of the interaction entered in the court minutes.
Ensure the county funds the local agencies responsible for the human services needs appropriately. Make sure there is effective feedback processes so problems are identified and addressed quickly. Assess the need for a county Health Department and establish, fund and staff it appropriately.
Allow registered citizens to vote anywhere in the county. Do not arbitrarily close polling sites unless all parties agree. Encourage people to serve as clerks and judges by paying a higher rate.
Property taxes. While maintenance and operations are effectively capped, interest and sink are not. The county does not grant the additional 20% reduction on property valuations. That needs study and serious consideration. The legislature needs to revisit the Agricultural exemption for properties that do not produce agricultural output; not eliminating it, but scaling back the rate and offering environmental offsets to earn the revised exemption.
