Budget & Tax Rate
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Strong taxpayer advocate
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Lowered county property tax rate by over 10% since taking office
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Strong track records of fiscally conservative, balanced budgets
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Worked with other county officials to make county government efficient and effective with limited resources
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Refinanced college bonds, saving taxpayers $12.5 million
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Lowered county debt burden
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Successfully pushed for Wise County representation for Wise County taxpayers on the Weatherford College Board of Trustees

Public Safety
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Increased law enforcement pay
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Increased number of county patrol deputies
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Added an additional 24/7 fully-staffed ambulance
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Increased fire department funding
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Restructured emergency management and fire marshal offices for better preparedness and response
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Currently spearheading effort to overhaul and upgrade the aging countywide public safety radio system
Growth and Infrastructure
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Updated County's master transportation/thoroughfare plan, which has resulted in important TxDOT projects moving forward, including on Hwy287, Hwy114, FM51, FM1810, and FM730.
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Secured funding through Regional Transportation Council for safety improvements on FM730 and the intersection of FM1810 and Hwy287
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Continually working with commissioners and engineers to update and enhance development rules and regulations to better manage growth
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Advocate for private property rights
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Works with broadband providers to encourage additional investment and expansion in Wise County
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Works with Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to plan for additional demand on water resources
Facilities
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Currently leading the historic courthouse restoration project, funded by a Texas Historical Commission grant
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Implemented preventative maintenance plan to be proactive on building maintenance, saving taxpayer dollars
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Led the successful Wise County Court Center construction/renovation project
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Upgraded and improved the Wise County Fairgrounds and Wise County Park, both of which are now self-sustaining, revenue-generating facilities
Preserving Local History
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Works closely with Texas Historical Commission and County Historical Commission to preserve local history
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Currently leading the restoration of the historic Wise County Courthouse
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Protects all County historical markers/monuments and has worked to have new ones added
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Educates the public about local history so that we don't lose our community history and character as we grow
Local Economy
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Strong partner and collaborator with local business community
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County sales tax revenue has continued to increase annually over the past 5 years, with 2020 and 2021 hitting record levels of consumer spending and investment in Wise County
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Record sales tax revenue allows us to lower property tax rate and still meet needs of a growing county
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Established the Economic Impact Task Force to hear directly from business owners about their needs and concerns
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Works with local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Corporations to retain, grow, and attract businesses in Wise County
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Promotes "look local, shop local" initiatives to support local businesses
Collaboration and Partnerships
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Strong advocate for Wise County at the local, regional, state, and federal levels
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Implemented regular conference calls with local city leaders to collaborate on shared issues and ideas
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Closely works with local non-profits, faith-based organizations, and churches to meet needs in the community, including issues related to substance abuse, domestic abuse, pro-life initiatives, and mental health.
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Invited by the Trump White House to witness President Trump signing the new Farm Bill due to my work on the Middle Mile broadband amendment
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Fully trained as a constitutional county judge, so that I can assist with judicial dockets, hearings, pleas, will probates, and arraignments as needed to assist other judges in Wise County
Government Transparency
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Completely rebuilt the Wise County website to be more user-friendly and transparent
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Commissioners Courts agendas, minutes, and records are easily searchable and accessible
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County financial information- including budgets and check registers- are online and available to the public
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Pending subdivision plats are posted online to keep the public informed
More to Come!
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Keep watching this page as we continue to add more information about the great work happening in Wise County!