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​Budget & Tax Rate

  • Strong taxpayer advocate

  • Lowered county property tax rate by over 30% since taking office to counter rising property values 

  • Strong track records of fiscally conservative, balanced budgets

  • Successful track record of grant management to achieve projects without additional property tax 

  • Works with other county officials to make county government efficient, effective, and innovative with limited resources

  • Refinanced college bonds, saving taxpayers $12.5 million 

  • Lowered county debt burden

  • Successfully pushed for Wise County representation for Wise County taxpayers on the Weatherford College Board of Trustees

  • Clean audits each year from third-party auditing firm

​Public Safety & Emergency Services

  • Implented new countywide public safety radio system for better communication and safety for law enforcement, EMS, and fire

  • Opened new EMS Station in New Fairview, with dramatic positive effect on response times

  • Currently constructing new EMS Station in Alvord, which will improve emergency services in Northern Wise County while also reducing call pressure on ambulances stationed to the south

  • Increased investments in public safety pay and capital funding for vehicles and equipment.

  • Opened Wise County's first purpose-built Emergency Operations Center, which has proved invaluable during emergencies

  • Launched countywide flood sensor program to monitor low water crossings for quicker response and public safety.

  • Added Deputy Fire Marshal position to support Fire Marshal operations

Local Economy

  • Strong partner and collaborator with local business community

  • County sales tax revenue has continued to increase annually over the past 10 years, with 2025 hitting record levels of consumer spending and investment in Wise County

  • Record sales tax revenue allows us to lower property tax rate and fund annual capital expenditures, such as new Sheriff's Office vehicles, EMS ambulances, and heavy road and bridge equipment

  • Works with local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Corporations to retain, grow, and attract businesses in Wise County

  • Promotes "look local, shop local" initiatives to support local businesses

Collaboration and Partnerships

  • Strong advocate for Wise County at the local, regional, state, and federal levels

  • Has built strong partnerships "from the Courthouse to the White House" to better represent Wise County

  • 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

  • Fully trained as a constitutional county judge, so that I can assist with judicial dockets, hearings, pleas, warrants, will probates, and arraignments as needed to assist other judges in Wise County

Growth and Infrastructure

  • Currently completing new Wise County Master Thoroughfare Plan, which will be crucial to improve roadway system and obtain state/federal funding for roads and bridges

  • Served on Steering Committee for TxDOT's 287 Corridor Study, which has resulted in numerous major safety projects to be recommended for Wise County on Highway 287

  • Currently serving on Steering Committee for TxDOT's Master Transportation Plan,which will affect transporation funding and projects in our area for years to come

  • Continually working with commissioners and engineers to update and enhance development rules and regulations to achieve smarter, better growth

  • ​Strong partner with local officials and Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District in pursuit long-term water solutions

​Facilities

  • Led the transformative restoration of the Historic Wise County Courthouse, which preserves and protects our history while also ensuring the building will continue to be used for decades to come

  • Implemented preventative maintenance plan to be proactive on building maintenance, saving taxpayer dollars

  • Led the successful Wise County Court Center construction/renovation project, which addressed growth needs in a fiscally responsible way using an existing downtown property

  • Upgraded and improved the Wise County Fairgrounds and Wise County Park, both of which are consistently busy, revenue-generating facilities and offer recreational, educational, and agricultural opportunities

​Preserving Local History

  • Works closely with Texas Historical Commission and County Historical Commission to preserve local history

  • Successfully applied for and managed a Texas Historic Commission grant to fully restore the Historic Wise County Courthouse

  • Received legislative approval for hotel occupancy tax to fund historic preservation initiatives, creating a revenue source paid for by overnight visitors to preserve and promote our County's history

  • Works closely with local County Historical Commission to protect existing monuments/markers and seek opportunities for new ones

  • Educates the public about local history so that we don't lose our community history and character as we grow

Government Transparency​

  • Commissioners Courts agendas and minutes are all accessible and searchable online 

  • County financial information- including budgetsj, audits, and check registers- are online and available to the public

  • Restored Courthouse will offer the opportunity to stream Commissioners Court meetings so citizens can watch from anywhere, a first in Wise County's history

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