Sumter touts as accomplishments two new health clinics, a mediation center, new, tougher subdivision regulations and a health insurance program for small businesses
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Editor's Note: The RoundUp has two things to say about Judge Sumter after three years of close observation while she's been in office: She's honest, and she's no darling of the special interests, unless you consider good stewardship of the land a shadowy special interest. Ask her a question and she will, in most instances, give you a straight answer, plus some background. A couple of Sumter's colleagues on the commissioners court wouldn't know a straight answer if it kicked 'em in the teeth, including one sly fellow Democrat who's making plans to challenge Sumter in the March primaries.
One other thing: The citizens of Hays County who are NOT in the land development business don't have to lay awake at night wondering what Sumter will pull out of her hat the next morning. She is the bane of most developers and the real estate crowd. In our book, that's just fine and dandy. She will be accused of being a no-growther, but see what she has accomplished, first, and where's she's going with the county comprehensive plan that is now taking shape and you will see she stands for growth that makes sense for both the business community and our natural environment.
What has been lacking in Sumter's court the last three years, and it's not all her fault, is imagination and a better sense of priorities. A $100 million budget can accomplish a lot of things. Unfortunately we'll be getting a lot more road work and not enough long term preservation of open space and conservation of our groundwater. No solar panels on county government buildings, no major energy conservation measures that we are aware of, and no apparent headway in mass transit or commuter rail between San Marcos, San Antonio and Austin. More and wider roads will not stop the glut and gluttony. We need a court – and leadership – that will plan for growth in places that can take it and places that can't.
You can see Judge Sumter and the rest of the commissioners court in action Tuesday, or more importantly Wednesday Sept. 16, 9 a.m., the last public hearing over the county's 2010 fiscal year budget. This will be the last chance for commissioners and taxpayers to haggle over expenditures and cost-cutting before a vote is taken setting the budget and the new, increased property tax rate, for the new year. Watch in particular for where the vote goes to reject or approve pay raises for elected officials and county employees before the new budget is approved.
San Marcos, Tx – County Judge Liz Sumter announced today that she will seek re-election to a second term. Emphasizing what she says is one of the themes of her campaign, Sumter said “I may office in the County Courthouse, but the citizens own the building. That’s something that citizens understand very well. Unfortunately, some elected officials lose sight of that. So I’m making a point of letting the citizens know that I know that I work for them. That’s the attitude I had when I ran for office in 2006 and it’s the attitude that I have today.”Commenting on the role of county government, Sumter focused on the county budget. “The Commissioners Court in Hays County sits over an enormous budget, Sumter said. I expect when everything is said and done, this coming years budget will be just shy of 100 million dollars. And that money comes from tax payers throughout the county — north, south, east, west — all four county precincts. No matter how you look at it, 100 million is an enormous amount of money — an enormous amount of the citizens’ money. How that money gets spent is really the issue. That’s what the citizens care about.”
Sumter also pointed to the court structure as central to the role of County Judge. “Some might say that the County Judge is just one of five votes on the Commissioners Court. In a way, that’s true. But there’s more to it. What it comes down to is who’s going to be there for all of the citizens of the county? Who’s going to be there to balance the competing interests? Who’s going to be there to answer the questions about where the money went? Who’s going to sit in the seat that has to answer to all of the citizens — not in just one area or one precinct, but across the entire county? Who’s going to be there to lead?”
Sumter called her first term in office “a productive one that I think got us going in the right direction. I’ve done more than just watch the tax money come in and go out. I’ve implemented some new programs that I believe have been badly needed. For example, we have two new health clinics and a low cost health insurance program for small businesses. We’ve started a mediation program that will provide an affordable alternative to costly court litigation and we’ve adopted subdivision regulations that protect our natural resources. We’re building some badly needed roads and we’re adding to our inventory of parkland and open space.”
In describing what she sees ahead in the campaign, Sumter said “I’m just going to stick with an open door policy and try my best to represent all the people of Hays County. I’m going to take my case to the voters, and I’m going to tell them how I see it. Like I said, I may office in the County Courthouse, but the citizens own the building.”
Other offices and other candidates
The official filing period for county office candidates begins Dec. 3 and ends Jan. 4, 2010.
The RoundUp has caught wind of two big surprises of who may not be seeking re-election: Long time District Clerk Cecelia Adair, and County Clerk Linda Fritsche, who's worked for Hays County for 40 years.
Here's a list of candidates who are expected to file sooner or later:
For District Clerk: Beverly Crumley, Republican, currently works in the district clerk's office.
For County Clerk: Liz Gonzalez, Republican; and Gina Mendoza, Democrat. Both are current county clerk employees.
428th District Court Judge: Scott Courtney, Democrat, is expected to challenge sitting District Judge Bill Henry.
County Court At Law, #1: Tacie Zalhar and David Mendoza, both Democrats, are expected to challenge recently appointed Judge Anna Martinez Boling. Boling has made it known she intends to seek election to the position.
District Attorney Sherri K. Tibbe's term is up next year. No announcements here thus far.
All Justices of the Peace terms are up next year except JP Joanne Prado, Pct. 1 Place 1, San Marcos. No announcements here thus far.
Appointed Sheriff Tommy Ratliff has already made his intentions known to run for election next year.
Pct. 2 County Commissioner Jeff Barton, D-Buda/Kyle/Mountain City, is being publicly coy about whether he will challenge County Judge Liz Sumter, but on the side is accumulating as much special interest campaign money as he can. He has one semi-official Republican challenger in Pct. 2 so far, Mark Jones, a member of the board of the Hays Consolidated ISD.
Pct. 4 County Commissioner Karen Ford (D-Drippings Springs & a very large precinct that extends to the outskirts of San Marcos) is putting on a small fund raiser this week and is expected to run for a second term. So far, she has one semi-official challenger, Republican Ray Whisenant, a Dripping Springs water well driller and johnny-come-lately rainwater collection guy.
The official filing period for county office candidates begins Dec. 3 and ends Jan. 4, 2010.
The RoundUp has caught wind of two big surprises of who may not be seeking re-election: Long time District Clerk Cecelia Adair, and County Clerk Linda Fritsche, who's worked for Hays County for 40 years.
Here's a list of candidates who are expected to file sooner or later:
For District Clerk: Beverly Crumley, Republican, currently works in the district clerk's office.
For County Clerk: Liz Gonzalez, Republican; and Gina Mendoza, Democrat. Both are current county clerk employees.
428th District Court Judge: Scott Courtney, Democrat, is expected to challenge sitting District Judge Bill Henry.
County Court At Law, #1: Tacie Zalhar and David Mendoza, both Democrats, are expected to challenge recently appointed Judge Anna Martinez Boling. Boling has made it known she intends to seek election to the position.
District Attorney Sherri K. Tibbe's term is up next year. No announcements here thus far.
All Justices of the Peace terms are up next year except JP Joanne Prado, Pct. 1 Place 1, San Marcos. No announcements here thus far.
Appointed Sheriff Tommy Ratliff has already made his intentions known to run for election next year.
Pct. 2 County Commissioner Jeff Barton, D-Buda/Kyle/Mountain City, is being publicly coy about whether he will challenge County Judge Liz Sumter, but on the side is accumulating as much special interest campaign money as he can. He has one semi-official Republican challenger in Pct. 2 so far, Mark Jones, a member of the board of the Hays Consolidated ISD.
Pct. 4 County Commissioner Karen Ford (D-Drippings Springs & a very large precinct that extends to the outskirts of San Marcos) is putting on a small fund raiser this week and is expected to run for a second term. So far, she has one semi-official challenger, Republican Ray Whisenant, a Dripping Springs water well driller and johnny-come-lately rainwater collection guy.
24 comments:
Glad you wrote about this one.
I will vote for Judge Sumter because I believe she is the best and most intelligent candidate we have. She had a tough job to work with those other maniacs on Commissioners Court.
My main concerns with Sumter is that she seems to be pro-taxation and likes toll roads. She does not appear to be a fiscal conservative and we need one now.
You didn't mention Karen Ford seeking reelection. Karen is a nice person, but not a good commissioner in my opinion. She needs to stand-up more for the people she serves. I will wait to see who runs against her before I make a decision.
Comm. Barton too frequently has agendas that are not as a Democrat would hold to. These platforms are more GOP in nature. He is swayed by the money and wealthy special interests. Voters should not vote for him. Vote for someone more ethical and worthwhile.
Barton and Conley have worked together too many times to isolate their communities/districts from the rest of Hays County. While I comprehend that they were voted-in by their constituents, they also need to work better for the good of the entire community and they should stop trying to divide their part of the county from the others.
When Will Conley and Debbie Ingalsbe run for reelection [I believe] next year, voters should vote for anyone else. Both these commissioners cause a lot of problems in Commissioners Court that would not occur with other candidates.
Conley seems wealthy special interest driven and Ingalsbe hands back too much so she can be the deciding vote on major issues. She needs to be more proactive and upfront with voters and her decision-making.
In addition, all these commissioners seem to want to raise taxes and spend money during these hard economic times. They plan frivolous spending, e.g., pushing extravagant road bond packages, raising the tax rate, increasing their salaries, buying larger office space, etc.
Hays County needs wise and frugal management and we just are not getting it most of the time. Consequently, we need new blood in these positions. Candidates who will act more in the best interests of the entire community.
You all don't have to agree with me, but that's how I see it.
What have each of these candidates done to reduce taxes, and what has been the effect of their respective votes on taxes? That's the question. And until we get control of the out-of-control tax situation in Texas--especially the property tax situation--that's the ONLY question.
...and what have they done to cut expenditures? Nada!
You may have some good points regarding Judge Sumter but it's important to note that she is not a very big Democrat. You can look at her voting record (public info easily obtained) and see she's voted in about as many Republican primaries as Democratic. There are lots you can say about Commissioner Barton but he is a big Democrat. Perfect voting record and active in the party his whole life.
I think the property Taxes in Texas are shameful. I like the way the State Government likes to say, “We don’t have a State Income Tax”. It would be better if we did instead of loading everything on the property owners. I moved here from a State that did have an Income Tax and my taxes went up 400%. School financing is the big bloodsucker in our property tax bills and needs to be revamped for a myriad of reasons. Sadly, there is not a lot the Commissioner’s Court can do a lot about that. The legislature is where the beef is on taxes. Interestingly, the citizenry is a big part of the problem. We want better roads, schools and service, but balk at taxes to pay for them. Everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die.
Controlling growth and protecting our natural resources (Water) are the biggest challenges that face any candidate for the Hays County Commissioner’s Court. We should take into consideration the candidate’s record of voting on these vital issues. Talk is cheap but their voting and/or work histories are the proof of the pudding. Judge Sumter, as I understand it, along with her husband is a Home Builder. That should tell us something, though I am not sure what at this point. A candidate that takes the proper stand and sticks to it will get my vote.
Judge Liz may end up running opposed and that would be a shame. Even if you assume she is the best for the job, competition will bring out facts that otherwise would not be explores. She will face more scrutiny than just listening to her flowery speeches this time around. Recent town hall meetings and tea parties show that the voting public is waking up and I suspect every candidate will be tested more. This Blog seems to have already staked out a choice; I’d rather see open mind in play at this stage of the game. It seems that we all have an agenda.
I agree with Concerned Neighbor on Commissioner Ford, Pct. 4.. "....but not a good commissioner in my opinion". And why? Even though Ford was elected as a "reform" candidate, she has consistently been on the wrong side of our wants and needs.
In '07 she stayed "neutral"(!) on the big road bond, while we voted strongly against it. Karen, there's no neutrality in politics (and Sumter stayed "neutral", too). Bigger, faster roads bring more taxes, homes, water needs; and they aren't safer.
Then you sponsored our Scott Roberts (Saltlick owner) in a Thurman Mansion townhall in which you introduced us to his 500 home development deal.
After that, the next year, you shed your neutrality on the next behemoth road bond, championing it in town hall meetings in Dripping Springs. You helped shackled us with a huge tax- forever.
Giving yourself a pay raise when people are losing jobs and homes, taking pay cuts, and losing one- third of their IRAs. Bad idea.
It's no wonder the Republicans are going to mount a fierce campaign to defeat Ms. Ford.
She's ticked off both parties. You can't just wet your finger to see which way the wind blows.
We need new blood at the Commission.
These folks had plenty of time to work together and do what's best for the community, but they have not done so.
The road bond package is a prime example of how they work to deceive the people and continue to push for their wealthy campaign contributors.
The majority voted against the road bond package, so commissioners Barton and Conley went back to the drawing board and wrote up another similar bond package to push past voters. The previous vote did NOT matter to them.
After a campaign for the road bond package they ran a slogan of fear and propaganda so that the voters approved it.
Million$ are going to this ridiculously extravant package during hard economic times.
They lied to us that accidents would increase and TxDOT will reimburse most of it. What a crock!
Big roads cause big accidents.
TxDOT will never reimburse that money. As its budget gets slim it will use the money available to do the jobs it wants and needs to.
We will never get that money back, but that doesn't bother commissioner.
Judge Sumter, Comms. Ingalsbe and Ford hung-back and did NOT come forth to publicly approve or denounce the road bond package.
Barton and Conley pushed for it. They got what they wanted. The new roadway will screw-up those sections of the Hill County.
And what to residents who don't use the new roads get in return for their tax increases? Nada! Zip! Nothing!
Get rid of these bums and let's get the county back on-track. We need people who are ethical, honest and who really care about our county for all residents, not just for the few and the wealthy.
Reading this article makes me think of that old Peggy Lee classic....'is that all there is...is that all there is my friend..then let's keep dancing..let's break out the booze and have a ball...is that all there is?' For those of you who are too young to remember the whole song is sung in a depressingly sarcastic tone.
Judge Sumter has committed the cardinal political sin. She abandoned the very base that elected her.
In economic times not seen in decades she seems removed from reality, removed from the people. Tax and spend, from boondoggle road bonds, new buildings and personel, increased budgets in many county agencies, and and her own $100,000+ salary with county car and personal assistant/driver- this is not the time.
She had no qualms about letting the $30,000,000 open space bond money trickle through her fingers. Where's the open space-green space, especially in the Wimberley area? It will be covered with concrete, and she could have led the fight to preserve our land.
With Mr. Barton's big bucks he can afford to do accurate and expensive polling. The poll results are telling him he can beat her handily in all 4 precints.
It's a shame that this politician promised real change, and she failed to deliver. Given it's a diverse and contentious court; but that comes with the territory.
If she can't be a leader and bring members together and seal deals for the good of the county, then she has failed, and it's time for someone else.
Problem is, folks, there's no one out there worth a hill of beans in the current slate of candidates. The ones with the biggest campaign bankrolls are probably gonna win. And that ain't good. Their campaign money certainly won't be coming from ordinary citizens.
This one's really shaping up to be: Who's the best of the worst. Commissioner Jeff "Bullcorn" Barton is the worst of the worst. I tell you, you do not want him as your county judge, setting the agenda and the annual budget. He'll have bookoo people – lawyers, engineering firms, consultants, road contractors, developers, builders, the real estate who's who, and many other politicians, to pay off before he even begins to think of the citizens. Whisenant's the same.
With Conley, they'll make the biggest, baddest Good Ole Boy Club we've ever seen at the helm of our county government. Don't fall for this 'vote the bums out' crap. Think long and hard on who you'll be voting IN before you vote anybody OUT. And not voting will only strengthen the hand of the corrupt.
And btw, I don't believe Barton's polls are showing he can whip Sumter in all four precincts. He's made such an ass of himself over the past couple of years that his credibility has hit rock bottom. Other voter info shows he's a long way from being a shoo-in.
"Vote the bums out" does have a good ring to it.
If we would vote out all commissioners in the next 2 years it will show them that they can't do everything they want to if it is not in the best interests of the people here.
Yes, we could get worse people in, but I am willing to take the chance.
I don't think Barton can become judge. The majority of this county won't vote for the Barton Media Conglomerate as the key leader of the Commission and County. Ain't gonna happen.
So, if Sumter gets reelected, fine. But get rid of everyone else and let's start fresh.
The other on the commission are not worth their weight in salt.
This whole road bond issue is such a load of bull. Precincts 3 and 4 voted against it the first time, which carried the day and defeated it, but the people in more desperate need of it were the people of Precincts 1 and 2. It was essentially a racist vote against the poor Hispanics along I-35 that were penalized in the first vote, and when confronted with the elitist, liberal, environmental white vote in the western part of the County, they turned out en masse and outvoted the other two precincts. Just as the President turned out an increased black vote in the 2008 election, the Latinos who would have realized the greater economic benefit in San Marcos, Kyle and Buda turned out in larger masses the second time around and outvoted Precincts 3 and 4. It is such a racist comment to say that the majority voted it down, the people of the good ole boy system of the western part of the County swung their weight around yet again against those who are underprivileged and deserving of so much better than to not receive their portion of the government improvements to public roads that benefit them directly both for safety and economics.
Boo hoo, to last Anonymous.
The bottom-line is that Barton and Conley initiated the divide and conquer approve because their wealthy special interests make profits.
Ramming a wedge between East and West doesn't work to benefit the entire county.
It didn't work with North and South either re: the Civil War.
Building extravagant roadways that only help certain districts is a dumba$$ way to get things done.
The road bond package could have developed and improved roadways on a lesser monetary [and myopic district] scale that would have helped more throughout the county.
In other words, why huge roadways in certain districts? How does that help the county at-large?
Stop turning this into a racial issue. It is NOT a racial issue. It is an issue of practicality and intelligent fiscal conservation.
Of course it's racial, just like it's racial to say it's racial when someone is opposed to the President's health care plan just because he's black. The white race must get used to the fact that the blacks are going to be in charge of the country, like it or not.
The oppressed minority's day has come, and they deserve to get their fair share of the development pie for their enrichment just as the whites have on the backs of the poor and oppressed for too long.
Dividing east-west? No dividing the elite liberals from the blue-collar hardworking citizens of the east side is what we're talking about here. Those like Karen Ford and Liz Sumter do not represent the poor and downtrodden, just their liberal friends (or is it fiends?) like Brigid Shea in Austin, who want to keep the poor and people of color in this County enslaved to the white power structure.
It is a shame that the prettiest country in the County is in the white enclave of Dripping Springs and Wimberley. If the County was really interested in racial equity, they would enact fair housing for Dripping Springs and Wimberley for the hard working people of color from San Marcos and Kyle to move in and enjoy the beauty of the Hill Country like the well to do, highly educated white folks in Goldenwood and other white enclaves do.
The Democratic Party is just as racist as the white Republicans in this County. Leading the charge against the people of color are no less than Liz Sumter and Karen Ford.
We need to elect more like Debbie Gonzalez-Ingalsbe, and others who represent the people who really work for a living building this country up.
Hey Hays County Woman -
Can we use your closing statement for nationalized health care? "Stop turning this into a racial issue. It is NOT a racial issue. It is an issue of practicality and intelligent fiscal conservation."
Love it! Now if the Congressional Black Caucus would only get it through their head (and the other liberal Dems) that the opposition of the AMERICAN people to President Obama's health care plan is not because he is black, but because they simply DO NOT SUPPORT what is PROPOSED. They are not "nazi's" as the House Speaker has accused.
Who? Debbie Ingalsbe "the fence sitter"???
Ha-ha-ha!!!
You can bellow your racist card all you want. It is idiotic.
This is NOT a racist issue. This is an issue of over-expenditures and poor leadership.
I don't give a damn if this money is for East, West, North or South. It is extravagant expenditures during a massive depression and increased taxation WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.
Sound familiar? It got us independence from England and King George.
We could all use some road resurfacing and modification. Street lights on dark roads would be nice. It does not have to be at such a high expense.
It is poor leadership from ALL commissioners. They are all a joke.
What we need is more fiscal conservatives at the helm and not these commissioners throwing away our money and then demanding more in taxes from ALL of us.
Just for more clarification, because your ears apparently are clogged and your eyes must be clouded, that includes the excessive tax dollar spending by Barton, Conley, Ingalsbe, Ford and Sumter.
We need to get rid of ALL of them to make a real statement. We need leaders who care and will lead via fiscal conservatism in difficult economic times.
You are absurd to focus on racism when obviously to thinking people this is an issue of real leadership and the need to stop throwing away money.
You think you are playing some sort of "Devil's Advocate" here?
If you keep on shouting "racism", I will have to start shouting "fool".
You think Barton, Conley and Ingalsbe represent the "poor and downtrodden" on the East-side?
That is hysterical!!! I gotta tell you that you are killing me. Hee, hee, hee, whoopie!
Thanks for making my day!
I don't understand why this is a story. Didn't Sumter have a fundraiser in June for her re-election bid?
Conley a representative of the downtrodden? Who said that? He is a dirty filthy Republithug. I am saying that Ford and Sumter represent the worst of the Democratic Party. They represent the illegitimate white autocracy of Western Hays County with its exclusive "green" racism that keeps out the people of color of this County from being able to afford housing in these towns with better schools, and beauty that we should all be able to share and enjoy. The whites of that part of the County love it because there are no people of color there except to serve their needs in restaurants, and to build their fancy houses which they host their "environmental" parties in to congratulate themselves on how liberal and open-minded they are, all the while the oppressed continue suffering from their limousine liberal attitudes. Hey Karen, Hey Liz, why don't ya come over and campaign on the east side of the Interstate? Over here at Railyard Subdivision? Yeah I know it's Jeff's Precinct, but at least he acts like he cares! What's your excuse? RACISTS!
I'll campaign for and vote for Judge Sumter & Commissioner Ford because they are honest. I may not always agree with them, but they've never ducked me when I've questioned them about a vote.
They've both been strong on environmental issues and that is important to our quality of life in Hays County. Wimberley without Cypress Creek loses a lot of charm. Tourism is a part of our economy, not only in Wimberley, but in San Marcos- if they lose San Marcos Springs, that is a disaster for them. Karen & Liz have done a good job of balancing what is best enviornmentally, best for those already living here and for commercial interests. They've come down, for the most part, on the side of those already living here, not outside developers who want to come in, build out and run, leaving us with messes and no water.
We most certainly do not need a judge or commissioner like the ones before Liz & Karen, who never met a developer he didn't like or for whom he'd not do whatever they wanted, even to the detriment of those already living here.
Perhaps if everyone signed their names, these messages would stay a bit more civil?
Whoever is the "anonymous" who posted such ugly comments about the Western county being "racists"- it is clear you don't know us.
FYI- we adopted our daughter from Guatemala, and I know more than a few families "of color" out here. (Painting folks with a broad brush is usually a bad idea.)
I've never heard a racist comment from Liz or Karen, and never seen a racist act from them. They have worked for their constituents, regardless of social status and money- which is a refreshing change from the past.
I'm guessing you've got some ax to grind, but don't have the guts to sign your name, so we really don't know why you make such ugly remarks.
No, this part of the county doesn't have a lot of cheap housing- little to no surface water does that-wells or rainwater add around $10-15,000 to the cost of a home. There's also no large businesses to speak of that would support apartments, which tend to be lower rent.
Belterra has surface water, but they didn't build "affordable" homes. That was their developer's choice- they wanted as much money as possible.
As to "taxation without representation"- that is why we have elections. Our county has had rapid growth, and our commissioners fight to keep pace with it. The heavy trucks that come along with large subdivisions tear up our roads, yet the law requires not a cent from them to repay the county for having to go back time after time to fix them. There was a bill in the Lege that would have given them the autority to charge an impact fee on folks who put in large subdivisions, but it didn't get passed. Commissioner's Court has limited authority, and until they can force large builders to pay their fair share, you can count on it costing us ever more in taxes to pay for the thousands of people that some builders want to move in here.
No one enjoys paying taxes, but if you want roads that don't tear up your vehicles, and fire protection and all those things that go along with living in a civilized country, then be prepared to pay for it, until the law is made so that those who cause the most damage will pay for it.
I find those that think Judge Sumter is honest just adorable. She really has you fooled.
And adding on to what Kathi stated:
Rim Rock owners had planned developments that had a minimum of 10-acre parcels each and then could not sell them.
So, they doubled the parcels by cutting the acreage in half and sold the new plat to the Dripping Springs Commission "brigade" who say that if residents had a problem with it they should have gone to the meeting when the plat was reviewed.
The Commission is there to protect residents, who should not have to attend meetings in order to be protected from this type of maneuver.
Doubling the parcels ensures more community traffic issues, overcrowded schools, a clean water issue, more pollution, etc.
Why do we have elected and appointed officials if they do not protect the community in which we all live?
Sumter is dishonest???
Are you next going to say that the remaining commissioners ARE honest???
Confucius said:
"Beware of the man who blows hot and cold with one breath."
I would say this certainly applies to Commissioners Barton and Conley, if not all our commissioners.
Why are so few residents complacent about Debbie Ingalsbe???
Here is a person who for many years milks her credibility and power by "sitting on a fence" and ultimately being the deciding vote on many issues. But every few years she gets reelected.
We have a power & control issue in our commissioners court. There does not appear to be a resolution for this problem.
We really should be concerned and disgusted with the poor working [together] habits of our commissioners.
I truly believe that voting out ALL commissioners is needed. Without bad-mouthing any one of them specifically, suffice it to say that there are too many issues with the current batch we have.
Perhaps electing an entirely new group of commissioners over time will build the foundation for all of them working well together? I am not trying to blow smoke up everyone's butt, but it should be obvious by now that our commissioners are failing the community.
I'm saying that our bunch of commissioners have too much baggage with one another to enable them to work in the interest of the entire community.
What do the rest of you think???
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