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General Election | Nov. 6, 2018 FULL-TIME EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS MOBILE-TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Georgetown Randall Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Saturday, Oct. 27 Nov. 2 — 7 am to 7 pm 5721 Williams Drive, Georgetown Nov. 2, 10 am to 7 pm Williamson County Annex, 3407 RR Sunday, Oct. 28 — 1 pm to 6 pm Parks & Recreation Admin Bldg Sunday, Oct. 28 1869, Liberty Hill 1101 North College Street, 1 pm to 6 pm Sunday, Oct. 28 Williamson County Inner Loop Georgetown Granger ISD, Annex Hutto City Hall Monday, Oct. 22 300 Colorado Street, Granger 301 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown 401 W Front Street, Hutto Southwestern University – Robert- Monday, Oct. 29 son Center, 930 Southwestern Dr., Anderson Mill Limited District Leander Public Library Spicewood Springs Branch, Austin Georgetown 11500 El Salido Parkway, Austin 1011 South Bagdad Street, Leander Public Library, 8637 Spicewood Tuesday, Oct. 23 Hartfield PAC at McNeil HS BACA Senior Center Springs Rd, Austin Clairmont Retirement Community, 5800 McNeil Drive, Austin 301 West Bagdad St, Building 2, Tuesday, Oct. 30 12463 Los Indios Tr., Austin Cedar Park Public Library Round Rock Bartlett Town Hall, 140 W Clark St., Wednesday, Oct. 24 550 Discovery Boulevard, Cedar Round Rock Randalls Bartlett Florence City Hall, 106 S Patterson Park 2051 Gattis School Road, Wednesday, Oct. 31 Avenue, Florence Cedar Park Randalls Round Rock Schwertner Community Center, Thursday, Oct. 25 1400 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Brushy Creek Community Cnter 14774 FM 1105, Schwertner Jarrell Memorial Park Community Park 16318 Great Oaks Drive, Thursday, Nov. 1 Center, 1651 CR 305, Jarrell Cowan Creek Amenity Center Round Rock St. John’s Lutheran Church, 409 S 1433 Cool Spring Way, Georgetown Friday, Oct. 26 Main St, Thrall J.B. and Hallie Jester Annex Williamson County Liberty Hill Georgetown ISD Administration Friday, Nov. 2 1801 East Old Settlers Boulevard, Annex, 3407 Ranch Road 1869, Building Austin Fire Dept. Round Rock Liberty Hill 603 Lakeway Drive, Georgetown Taylor City Hall Station 34 10041 Lake Creek 400 Porter Street, Taylor Pkwy, Austin

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FEDERAL Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Pl. 5 United States Senator Jimmy Blacklock – Republican Party David Puryear – Republican Party Ted Cruz – Republican Party Steven Kirkland – Democratic Party Thomas J. Baker – Democratic Party Beto O’Rourke – Democratic Party Justice, Supreme Court, Place 4 Neal M. Dikeman – Libertarian Party John Devine – Republican Party Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Pl. 6 Michael “Mike” Toth – Republican Party United States Representative, District 31 R.K. Sandill – Democratic Party Gisela D. Triana – Democratic Party John Carter – Republican Party Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6 Certified Write-In — Kerry O’Brien Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar – Democratic Party Jeff Brown – Republican Party Jason Hope – Libertarian Party Kathy Cheng – Democratic Party District Judge, 277th Judicial District STATE Presiding Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Stacy Mathews – Republican Party Governor Sharon Keller – Republican Party Greg Abbott – Republican Party Maria T. (Terri) Jackson – Democratic Party District Judge, 368th Judicial District Rick Kennon – Republican Party Lupe Valdez – Democratic Party William Bryan Strange III – Libertarian Party Mark Jay Tippetts – Libertarian Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 7 WILLIAMSON COUNTY Lieutenant Governor Barbara Parker Hervey – Republican Party County Judge Dan Patrick – Republican Party Ramona Franklin – Democratic Party Bill Gravell – Republican Party Mike Collier – Democratic Party Blane Conklin – Democratic Party Kerry Douglas McKennon – Libertarian Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 8 William (Bill) Kelberlau – Independent Michelle Slaughter – Republican Party Attorney General Mark Ash – Libertarian Party Judge, County Court-at-Law No.1 Ken Paxton – Republican Party Brandy Hallford – Republican Party Justin Nelson – Democratic Party State Senator, District 5 Don Morehart – Democratic Party Michael Ray Harris – Libertarian Party Charles Schwertner – Republican Party Meg Walsh – Democratic Party County Clerk Comptroller of Public Accounts Amy Lyons – Libertarian Party Nancy E. Rister – Republican Party Glenn Hagar – Republican Party Jessica Tiedt – Democratic Party Joi Chevalier – Democratic Party State Representative District 52 Ben Sanders – Libertarian Party Cynthia Flores – Republican Party County Treasurer James Talarico – Democratic Party Scott Heselmeyer – Republican Party Commissioner of the General Land Office Omar Kadir – Democratic Party George P. Bush – Republican Party State Representative District 136 Miguel Suazo – Democratic Party Tony Dale – Republican Party County Commissioner Pct.4 Matt Pina – Libertarian Party John H Bucy III – Democratic Party Russ Boles – Republican Party Zack Parks – Libertarian Party Carlos Salinas – Democratic Party Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller – Republican Party Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Pl. 2 Justice of the Peace Pct.4 Kim Olsen – Democratic Party Cindy Olson Bourland – Republican Party Judy Schier Hobbs – Republican Party Richard Carpenter – Libertarian Party Edward Smith – Democratic Party Stacy Hackenberg – Democratic Party Railroad Commissioner Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Pl. 3 More ballot measures on the next page Christi Craddick – Republican Party Scott Field – Republican Party Roman McAllen – Democratic Party Chari Kelly – Democratic Party Mike Wright – Libertarian Party PAGE 4 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS

EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, OCT. 22 AND ENDS FRIDAY, NOV. 2 What form of ID do I need to bring? ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 6 Voting in Texas requires a valid photo ID. Polling plac- es accept seven types of photo ID: ATTENTION STRAIGHT-TICKET VOTERS • A state driver’s license issued by the Texas Depart- If you vote a “straight ticket,” then walk out of the voting booth, you will not have cast a ment of Public Safety (DPS) vote for any of the down-ballot special elections. Granger, Bartlett and Hutto, along with • A Texas election identification certificate (issued by everyone who lives in the Lower Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District, the Texas Department of Public Safety) all have tax or initiative measures on the ballot. • A Texas personal identification card (issued by DPS) • A Texas license to carry a handgun (issued by DPS) • A U.S. military ID card that includes a personal SPECIAL ELECTIONS and communication facilities. photo State Representative District 52 Proposition C - The issuance of • A U.S. citizenship certificate that includes a person- Unexpired Term $50,000,000 tax bonds for parks and rec- al photo Cynthia Flores – Republican Party reational facilities and other improvements • A U.S. passport James Talarico – Democratic Party at or integrated into parks and recreational facilities. What if I don’t have a valid photo ID? Granger ISD Special Election - Proposi- Voters who do not have any of those documents and tion A - Approving the ad valorem tax rate Lower Brushy Creek Water Control and cannot “reasonably obtain” them can still cast a vote of $1.17 per $100 valuation in Granger Improvement District if they sign a form in which they swear that they have Independent School District for the current Special Election - Proposition A - Mainte- a “reasonable impediment” from obtaining appro- year, a rate that is $0.065 higher per $100 nance Tax - The adoption of an operation priate identification. Those voters will also have to valuation than the school district rollback and maintenance tax within the Lower present one of the following types of ID: tax rate, for the purpose of generating Brushy Creek Water Control and Improve- • A valid voter registration certificate $215,000 additional revenue. (If the total ment District at the maximum rate of two • A certified birth certificate tax rate of $1.17 is approved by the voters, cents per $100.00 valuation ($0.02) of • A copy or original of a current utility bill, bank state- the District will levy a total tax rate for the taxable property with the proceeds thereof ment, government check, paycheck or other docu- 2018 tax year of $1.105.) to be used for operation and maintenance ment that shows the voter’s name and address (any purposes, and for providing works of im- government document that contains a voter’s photo City of Bartlett provement for flood prevention, including must be an original). Sale of Electric Utility - Proposition A - The planning, constructing, acquiring, main- sale by the City of Bartlett of the City’s taining, repairing, and operating the works Can I wear my “Talarico for Texas House” or municipally-owned electric utility. and projects of the district. “Flores for Texas House” shirt to the polls? No. Doing so constitutes electioneering, which is City of Hutto UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES illegal in Texas. Voters who are caught wearing cam- Tax Bond Election DECLARED ELECTED paign gear to the polls may get asked to turn their Proposition A - The issuance of Judge, County Court-at-Law No. 2 shirts inside out or to put on a jacket. Refusal to do so $70,000,000 tax bonds for street im- Laura Barker (Republican) could result in being turned away from the polls. provements at FM 1660 North and Limmer This includes political advertising in any form. That Loop, FM 1660 at U.S. 79, FM 1660 South Judge, County Court-at-Law No. 3 is why this Local Election Guide was designed in such and Front Street, other streets, drainage Doug Arnold (Republican) a way that you can mark up this page, tear it out and and related costs in connection with such take it with you to the poll. street improvements. Judge, County Court-at-Law No. 4 Under Texas law, a person “may not electioneer for Proposition B - The issuance of John B. McMaster (Republican) or against any candidate, measure, political party” $5,000,000 tax bonds for public safety within 100 feet of the voting site during early voting or on Election Day. Thanks to the Texas Tribune TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 5 TOP OF THE TICKET NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION

U.S. HOUSE Why are you running for this office? into the future. know firsthand the struggles that so District 31 When I joined the United States How much, if anything, should many families go through to afford Air Force, I took an oath to support Congress be willing to budget for the How would you put Medicare on quality healthcare. In Congress, I and defend the Constitution against border wall? stronger financial ground and will fight to make healthcare more all enemies, foreign and domestic. The key to strengthening our border protect today’s seniors and future affordable for Texans by eliminat- I am running for Congress because security is technology, not a wall. retirees from the burden of rising ing waste, protecting people with I feel called to continue serving my We should invest federal resources health costs? pre-existing conditions, lowering the country. I am a veteran, a business in facilitating cooperation between Medicare benefits are a large part of cost of prescription drugs, and fixing woman, a Texan, and a mother of federal, state, and local agencies, the foundation of financial security the problems in the system without two, and have a strong record of giving them the tools necessary to for the over 100,000 seniors living in letting insurance companies call the fighting the establishment and safeguard the border effectively and my district. Having spent five years shots. successfully gathering bipartisan efficiently. Attempting to build an working at the Seton Healthcare support. I am running for Congress impenetrable wall along the border Family, I understand the administra- Why should we vote for you? because I want to continue to serve would be fiscally irresponsible and tive challenges inherent in providing When I was serving in Afghanistan, my country, and will fight to protect would trample on state’s rights and quality health care. I strongly oppose we did not think about whether our CANDIDATES our families, preserve our freedom, the property rights of Americans. any effort to end Medicare’s guaran- fellow soldiers were Democrats or D Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar and defend our nation. teed benefits or take money out of Republicans, but focused on getting What specifically would you do to en- the Medicare Advantage program. To the mission accomplished. As your L Jason Hope How long have you been a resident of sure that America is able to respond address Medicare’s funding short- Representative, I will put the people R John Carter (incumbent) your district? quickly and effectively to people in falls, we must reduce rising costs of my district first, always serve with I have lived in my district since I other parts of the world suffering by incentivizing cost-effective care, present and available representation, There are 531,630 eligible voters above was seven years old, absent only from war and/or natural disasters? which will improve efficiency in the and will work with anyone who has a the age of 18 in this district. when serving my country in the As a combat veteran, I’ve seen healthcare delivery system. good idea to get results for families military. I met my husband here in firsthand how effective US foreign What, if anything, would you do to here in Texas, regardless of their Of this group, 3.2% are Asian, 11.2% are the second grade in Cedar Park, aid can be as a tool to increase help people who are disabled or party. black, 18.3% are Hispanic and 64.8% went to Leander High School, and stability in foreign nations, which retired and lived on a fixed income? are white. am currently raising my family in in turn improves our diplomatic In Congress, I will advocate for Note: Ms. Hegar was accidentally Round Rock. relationships, strengthens our na- adequate funding for Social Security given an out-dated survey and was Results in previous presidential tional security, and helps secure our Disability and Supplemental Security not asked questions about bi-parti- elections: What are your thoughts on extreme country’s foreign policy goals. While Income programs that keep disabled sanship. However, her website touts partisanship at the federal, state and we must make efforts to reduce our and retired citizens out of poverty one of her main accomplishments 2016 +12.5 Trump local levels? federal spending, it is important that and protect the most financially as working both sides of the isle to 2012 +21.3 Romney Extreme partisanship in Wash- we distinguish wasteful spending vulnerable in our communities. help repeal the military’s Combat 2008 +13.3 McCain ington is undermining our govern- from valuable long-term foreign Exclusion Policy for Women. ment’s effectiveness. Far too often, aid investments. In an increas- Do you see climate change as a Texas Tribune graphic members of Congress place their ingly interconnected world, these serious problem? Jason Hope did not respond. loyalty of party ahead of their obliga- investments support the United Climate change is a real and eminent MARY JENNINGS “MJ” HEGAR (D) tion to represent their constituents. States’ strategic goals in regions threat to our safety and stability, and JOHN CARTER (R-INCUMBENT) Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar served We must elect leaders with a proven such as the Middle East and make we must identify and effectively com- Williamson County trusted John three tours in Afghanistan and re- track record of working across party a more stable environment for the municate the benefits of bipartisan Carter as their district judge for 20 ceived the Pur- lines to find pragmatic solutions. next generation of men and women legislative solutions. An economy years, and now he serves as their ple Heart and putting on the uniform. solely dependent on fossil fuels is congressman. Distinguished Do you support granting alien bad for our foreign policy, our nation- John is a leader Flying Cross minors in the United States (i.e. Do you believe Social Security al security, and the environment, and in Congress with Valor. She Dreamers) permanent residency? reform is necessary and, if so, what it neglects the reality that the future with a proven is running for My first priority is always secure changes would you support? will be built on a diverse energy record of Congress as an borders and our national security. I am committed to keeping our economy. We must communicate fighting for our independent I support a federal immigration promises to seniors and protecting the need for new fossil fuel policy in military, cham- voice who strategy that takes a balanced ap- Social Security for future genera- terms of the benefits it can bring, pioning career will work with proach - one that prioritizes fiscally tions. I will oppose any effort to raise and we can do this best by providing and technical both parties to responsible and environmentally the retirement age, privatize Social incentives for people and companies education clean up corruption and get things sound border security strategies, Security, or reduce benefits to se- to choose sustainable options. programs, done for Texas families. In Congress, provides local businesses with an niors and those that have paid into improving care she’ll fight to lower healthcare costs, effective system to fill their labor the social security system through- Other than the above, what do you for our veterans, and supporting our support military families, and cut needs, and calls for a fair pathway to out their lives. I support increasing see as the single biggest issue in this law enforcement. taxes for working people. earned citizenship. the payroll tax cap, a bipartisan race? How are you best positioned to I support comprehensive immigra- solution which would significantly solve that? Current Occupation: U.S. Represen- Current Occupation: Public Speaker tion reform with a pathway to citi- decrease Social Security’s funding As a soldier wounded in battle, and tative, TX-31 and Author zenship, especially for those serving shortfall and extend the solvency of mother of two, I understand the im- Age: 76 Age: 42 in our military, and am a supporter the Social Security Trust Fund well portance of quality medical care and City of residence: Round Rock City of residence: Round Rock of the bipartisan DACA program. PAGE 6 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS TOP OF THE TICKET NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION

Why are you running for this office? sure that our soldiers are getting changes would you support? changing, but the question is what TEXAS SENATE I believe that we need more Texas in the resources and support they Congress has a duty and obligation response is appropriate from the District 5 Washington, and less Washington need to be successful on and off the to secure the benefits seniors have federal government. The United in Texas. As the first Republican battlefield. earned through years of hard work States is a leader in technology and elected to Williamson County since and sacrifice. I support meaningful research, and we should continue reconstruction, I have a lifelong his- Do you support granting alien reforms to social security, that do to pursue research into climate tory of fighting for our conservative minors in the United States (i.e. not impact current social security change in the private sector, values. I believe in bringing our Texas Dreamers) permanent residency? recipients, so it can remain strong rather than the federal government values to DC, so we can get the gov- Without securing our southern bor- for years to come. implementing costly and ineffec- ernment out of our lives, out of our der, we cannot focus on addressing tive regulations to combat climate wallets, and out of our healthcare. broader immigration reforms, or How would you put Medicare on change we will continue to face the same stronger financial ground and How long have you been a resident of issues we currently have. Once we protect today’s seniors and future Other than the above, what do you your district? solve the underlying border secu- retirees from the burden of rising see as the single biggest issue in I have lived in my congressional rity issues that allowed millions to health costs? this race? How are you best posi- CANDIDATES district since 1972. cross illegally, then we can address At the current rate, Medicare will be tioned to solve that? a long-term solution. I introduced bankrupt by 2026. Congressional Texas’ 31st Congressional District D Meg Walsh What are your thoughts on extreme legislation in the House that will action is necessary to preserve the is home to the largest active duty L Amy Lyons partisanship at the federal, state and strengthen border security and promise of Medicare for today’s army military installation in the free local levels? give 3-year renewable legal status beneficiaries and future genera- world, and has one of the largest R Charles Schwertner (incumbent) Most of the bills I’ve introduced, to DACA recipients. tions, and I would support reforms veteran populations of any Texas passed through the House and to make the program solvent. congressional district. Fighting for There are 634,760 eligible voters above Senate, and signed into law, have How much, if anything, should our American heroes is one of my the age of 18 in this district. been bipartisan. It’s important that Congress be willing to budget for What, if anything, would you do most important responsibilities as we work together where we can, but the border wall? to help people who are disabled or the representative for this district. Of this group, 2.7% are Asian, 10.2% are I won’t compromise my deeply held As the former chairman of the retired and lived on a fixed income? It’s why I’ve secured $1.1 billion for black, 16.5% are Hispanic and 68.8% conservative beliefs that the voters House Homeland Security Appro- The first step is continuing to Ft. Hood, passed the largest pay are white. sent me to Washington to protect, priations Subcommittee, I regularly strengthen our economy by making raise for American troops in ten like reducing taxes, providing for our visited the southern border, and the recent tax cuts permeant, years, forced an FBI investigation Results in previous presidential military, and taking care of veterans. saw firsthand the issues facing our so that Americans’ retirement into the Veterans Administration to elections: Border Patrol agents and immi- accounts can grow. I’m proud to improve care at the Central Texas 2016 +20.4 Trump Can you offer an example of an gration courts. It’s imperative that have supported the Tax Cuts and VA hospital, and just passed one 2012 +28.6 Romney effort to forge a bi-partisan agree- we secure the U.S.-Mexico border Jobs Act, which has strengthened of the largest veteran health care ment? through a multi-pronged approach, our economy, given us the lowest overhauls in years. 2008 +20.9 McCain This year, I passed the Veterans including additional investments in unemployment rate since 1969, Texas Tribune graphic Transplant Coverage Act and the new technology, hiring more Bor- and resulted in Americans having Why should we vote for you? Justice Served Act out of Congress der Patrol agents and immigration more money in their pockets. I have a proven record of fighting MEG WALSH (D) and they were signed into law by judges, and in many areas, adding Secondly, Congress needs to take to bring Texas’ 31st Congressional Meg Walsh is a respected and President Trump. The Veterans physical border security infra- significant steps to guarantee that District’s values to Washington, successful businesswoman and Transplant Coverage Act forces the structure. I have secured funding our mandatory spending programs DC. As one of the few members of has a clear VA to provide life-saving transplant for physical border infrastructure, like Social Security and Medicare Congress that has had legislation vision of what coverage to veterans and stemmed including a physical wall. I secured are fiscally secure for current and signed into law by Presidents Bush, Texans need. from a meeting with a Leander-area $1.6 billion to begin construction in future recipients. Obama and Trump, I have a proven Meg knows constituent. The Justice Served Act the FY18 Department of Homeland record of getting things done for what it’s like to provides prosecutors with resources Security Appropriations bill. Do you see climate change as a my constituents in any political struggle as a to prosecute suspects identified serious problem? environment. single parent through DNA evidence. Both of my What specifically would you do We know that the climate is to put healthy bills passed with bipartisan support. to ensure that America is able to food on the respond quickly and effectively to table, provide Is there anyone “across the aisle” people in other parts of the world adequate you might look to for support? suffering from war and/or natural health care, and ensure her child is As the co-chairman of the bipartisan disasters? receiving the educational resources House Army Caucus, I work closely Our military plays a key role in not she needs. Not only does Meg have with my co-chair, Rep. Dutch Rup- only national security responses, a track record of business success, persberger. Together, we advocate but also humanitarian concerns. she has a long history of volunteer- on behalf of the U.S. Army in the Ensuring that the men and women ing for many local groups and non- House, which is extremely important in uniform are properly funded will profits, giving back many hours to to TX-31, because we are home to guarantee that they can do their her community and the people she the largest active-duty armored jobs in both areas well. serves. Meg will use her experience military installation in the free world, Do you believe Social Security as a business woman, single mom Ft. Hood. We work together to make reform is necessary and, if so, what and community volunteer to take a TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 7 TOP OF THE TICKET NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION stand for all Texans regard- ERCOT and my procurement and using the interest to extreme partisanship both is an example of a high func- School funding must be less of their race, religion, or team purchased from local reinstate the funding for at the state and local level? tioning/high performance restored to 2011 levels with a political background. Taylor businesses as much teacher health care. We must stop with casting of team. I look forward to cost of living increase. as possible. blame and aspersions and working as well as this team Current Occupation: Con- Do you believe in local gov- work together. My slogan of in the State Legislature. How are you best positioned tract Negotiator Do you support capping ernmental control or are you In It Together is for us to roll to solve that? Age: 57 property tax growth unless happy with the state’s push up our sleeves and work to- Is there anyone “across the I will work with both sides City of residence: approved by local voters? to assert control over local gether and get the job done. isle” you might look to for of the aisle to find funding Round Rock No the State needs to let governments? support? sources such as reinstating Cities, towns, counties and I firmly support local con- Can you offer an example of I will work with anyone in the Franchise Tax for busi- Why are you running for this school boards do their job. trol and the State must stop an effort to forge a bi-parti- any party to get the job done nesses between $1M to $4M office? I support local control at issuing unfunded mandates san agreement? for the benefit of all Texans. per year revenue. As a single mom I have the city, county and school to Cities, Towns and School Round Rock City Council had a life of service which district level. Districts. (including Craig Morgan as Other than the above, what Why should we vote for you? includes mentoring teen mayor) has both Democrats do you see as the single I have 30 years of business moms and other teens at How would you defend What are your thoughts on and Republicans. This group biggest issue in this race? experience including manag- the Taylor alternative center, increased state funding for being a certified volunteer rural school districts to those advocate for hundreds constituents of districts of survivors of domestic currently receiving above violence and sexual assault, average funding? and volunteering at my We need to revisit the en- daughter’s schools. Being tire school funding formula. RE-ELECT a State Senator is the next The money from wealthy step in my trajectory of ser- school districts is not going vice. Along with that I have to rural or economically a life long career in project disadvantaged schools. It management, contracts, is going to Charter Schools Judy Schier Hobbs procurement, and finance who serve only 5% of Texas across multiple industries Students or the general rev- including State and Lo- enue fund. All public school cal government, energy, money must stay in public JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 4 technology, oil and gas, and schools. aviation. The combination WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS of service and corporate ex- Likewise, how would you de- perience have given me the fend the status quo to those skills and abilities needed districts receiving below to be an extremely effective average funding? State Senator. We need to revise the entire way we serve and fund How long have you been a schools. Every Texas child resident of your district? should receive the same 21 years great education no matter where they live. What are your views on legislation like last summer’s Do you support the concept “bathroom bill?” of using state money (in any The bathroom bill was a form) to fund private school colossal waste of tax payer tuition? Judge Judy Schier Hobbs money and is extremely ABSOLUTELY NOT cruel to transgender children who have the highest suicide How would you work to rate of any children. reverse the more than three- fold increase in health insur- How would you distinguish ance premiums for retired yourself for the people of teachers? your district and, specifically, The State needs to East WilCo? reinstate funding for Retired I have a heart for East Wil- Teacher’s health care. This co especially Taylor. I men- can be done with investing tored high school age kids the rainy day fund in an inter- POL. ADV. PAID FOR BY JUDY SCHIER HOBBS FOR JP 4 CAMPAIGN for 2 years here. I worked at est bearing low risk account PAGE 8 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS TOP OF THE TICKET NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION ing IT Audits, 5,000 IT deliverables, massive increase in property tax numerous hands the money must to get to work on the dire property ever since. and complex contracts for 28 State assessments. Gentrifying the area pass through. I’d much prefer lower tax, education and cannabis issues Agencies. I have worked in oil and further, long-term residents, grand- property taxes, in which individuals at hand. What are your views on legislation like gas, in the utility industry (including parents and children have been are empowered to spend their hard last summer’s “bathroom bill?” ERCOT which manages the grid in pushed away from their homes. I earned money as he or she sees fit. How are you best positioned to solve The fact is, I think there have been Texas), aviation and technology. I would like to put an end to the power that? those on both the right and the left have a life long record of service with given to property tax assessors and How would you work to reverse I believe I am best positioned to who’ve been a bit too eager to play entities such as the Soldiers Angels, first, freeze all assessments at the the more than three-fold increase solve these issues because I am politics with this issue and make this Ronald McDonald House, Round purchase price of the property. Next, in health insurance premiums for socially out of peoples’ business problem seem bigger than it really Rock and Taylor ISD, Leukemia and I would like to work across party retired teachers? and desire to be fiscally responsible is. Putting rhetoric aside, most folks Lymphoma Society, Hope Alliance lines and create a system in which I will work to end the massive budget with taxpayer money. Ideally, we I talk to in Senate District 5 think for which I received the 2008 education is not funded by a tax that for prisons, encouraging non-profit could lower taxes and stimulate the it’s fairly absurd that anyone would Williamson County Volunteer of the causes people to choose between programs to continue assisting Texas economy through increased support a policy allowing boys and Year award. My life long career and schools or a home. our prisoners in obtaining quality disposable or livable income. girls to share a bathroom at their life of service have given me the education and lowering recidivism. kids’ public school. I would say that skills, education and ability to be an Do you support capping property Through these cost savings and Why should we vote for you? most people I speak to are genuinely excellent State Senator. tax growth unless approved by local ending the revolving prison door, we I respect the individual rights of surprised that the Texas Legislature voters? will have more money available for those I seek to serve and honestly would have to intervene on behalf of AMY LYONS (L) Property taxes should be capped education and teachers while also believe it is not my job to legislate something that seems so common Current Occupation: Community and the system revamped, as prop- reducing taxpayer burden. your private life, so long as you sense to so many people. Outreach Co- erty taxes cause property to never do not harm any person or their ordinator for be truly owned by the individual. Do you believe in local governmental property. Fiscally, I do not believe How would you distinguish yourself Georgetown control or are you happy with the we need to tax so heavily and can for the people of your district, specifi- Dance Project How would you defend increased state’s push to assert control over find better methods of covering cally, East WilCo? (volunteer state funding for rural school local governments? necessities. My family helped build Williamson non-profit districts to those constituents of I believe the state does not have the County and six generations of family organization) districts currently receiving above ability to properly legislate for the CHARLES SCHWERTNER (R) farming and ranching in this commu- average funding? vastly diverse areas of Texas. Cur- Senator Charles Schwertner is a nity has taught me the importance Age: 29 I would acknowledge the major need rently, many areas are feeling the practicing phy- of standing up for small town values City of for rural children to be exposed to frustrations of legislation enacted sician with over and the rights of rural property residence: diverse backgrounds not readily that does not six generations owners. I care about every corner Georgetown available in these communities. of my district, including the people Likewise, how would you defend the What are your thoughts on extreme Current of Taylor and Eastern Williamson Why are you running for this office? status quo to those districts receiv- partisanship both at the state and Occupation: County, and I want to make sure that I am running for state Senate ing below average funding? local level? Orthopedic this community has the educational because I am tired. I’m tired of our First, I would call for a major budget I believe partisanship is killing our Surgeon and economic opportunities it needs state wasting time on legislation review over all districts. Determining ability to produce positive results in Age: 48 to be successful. that shouldn’t even be part of the where funds are spent is the first all levels. When no one is willing to City of scope of the government. I’m tired step in identifying the issue at hand. listen to another point of view, then Residence: Do you support capping property of well funded politicians making de- After doing this, we could assist in nothing can be accomplished. As a Georgetown tax growth unless approved by local cisions for everyone, with no regard comprehensive plans by identifying libertarian, I will stand true to being voters? to the burdens their imposed taxes key needs. Ultimately, through pris- principled, but also be respectful Why are you running for this office? The truth is, ever-escalating property and laws will have on the individuals. on reform, decriminalization and ex- and willing to work in harmony More than anything, I want to be able tax bills have become an unbearable pungement of non-violent cannabis across party lines. to help and serve the people of my burden for so many Texas home- How long have you been a resident of offenses, we could utilize the money community. As a physician and as owners, and the citizens of our state your district? saved from housing prisoners for Can you offer an example of an effort someone who comes from over six are right to expect some relief. Last 5 years; born and raised in Austin our education system. to forge a bi-partisan agreement? generations of farming and ranching session, I was proud to support a rea- and lived in DFW for several years. As a libertarian, most of my days are in Texas, I believe I bring a valuable sonable proposal to limit how much a Do you support the concept of using spent discussing issues across party perspective to the Texas Legislature local taxing authority can raise their What are your views on legislation state money (in any form) to fund lines. I find more common ground in on healthcare and issues that impact property taxes without triggering an like last summer’s “bathroom bill?” private school tuition? open conversations than argument. rural communities. For my entire election and putting the question to Our government has no business I do not believe the state needs to time in elected office I have worked the taxpayers themselves. I believe legislating ANYONE’S bathroom. fund private school tuition. Allowing Is there anyone “across the aisle” to be the kind of productive and prag- it’s only right that the individuals Keep the government out of bath- the state to fund private schools you might look to for support? I matic leader that’s able to deliver real responsible for paying property taxes rooms, homes and bedrooms. The would essentially make them no would look to those who are respect- results for the people I serve. should be afforded a voice in what bathroom bill is an insult to basic longer private and create another ing taxpayer dollars and the personal level of taxation they feel is appro- intelligence. overreach problem. Additionally, freedoms of constituents. How long have you been a resident of priate, as well as full transparency taking money from individuals and Other than the above, what do your district? regarding how their tax dollars are How would you distinguish yourself businesses, funneling it through you see as the single biggest issue In 2001, Belinda and I graduated being spent. This proposal is a good for the people of your district and, government channels, only to spit in this race? Honestly, the biggest from medical school at UTMB and start, but ultimately, it’s going to take specifically, East WilCo? it back out in the form of tuition, issue is the ability to move forward moved to Georgetown to begin buy in every level of government – I believe East WilCo has seen a seems highly wasteful after the in a politically divisive time. It is time practicing medicine. We’ve been here including cities, counties, and school TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 9 TOP OF THE TICKET NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION districts – to effectively tackle the Do you believe in local governmental Is there anyone “across the isle” you TEXAS HOUSE because my community took issue of increasing property taxes control or are you happy with the might look to for support? District 52 responsibility for the next genera- and appraisals. state’s push to assert control over This might surprise people, but tion. I owe everything to my mother local governments? I actually consider Senator Kirk who worked overtime to keep us How would you defend increased I generally believe that our local Watson (Austin) to be one of my afloat, my teachers in Round Rock state funding for rural school governments do a fantastic job of closest friends in the Texas Senate ISD who devoted themselves to my districts to those constituents of taking care of their citizens and being and someone who I commonly work education, and my neighbors who districts currently receiving above responsive to the needs of their with on a host of issues we both came together to fund my college average funding? What about those community. With that said, I don’t feel strongly about, like improving education. Because of their commit- receiving below average funding? think any government – local, state, our mental health infrastructure, ment, I’ve been able to attend some This upcoming session, I consider it or federal – should enjoy unlimited, protecting children from abuse, and of the best universities in the world is absolutely imperative that Texas unchecked power to tax their citizens providing sensible transportation and pay it forward to the next gen- Legislature makes a committed and into oblivion or pass laws and ordi- solutions for the people of Central eration through my work as a public concerted effort to revisit the ques- nances which fundamentally violate Texas. We certainly don’t agree on CANDIDATES school teacher and nonprofit leader. tion of how we manage our state’s the rights of the individual. I view the everything, but for most of the truly school finance system. A key part of Politicians, from the White House that discussion involves directing a recent policy debates about local important issues facing our state, the D James Talarico to the State House, have forgotten control as being less about “asserting party you represent matters a lot less greater share of the money we spend L Cynthia Flores what responsibility means. This is on public schools towards actually control over local governments” and than the people you represent. why I’m running: to bring common more about returning power to the sense and common decency back educating students in the classroom, There are 126,045 eligible voters above smallest unit of government – the Other than the above, what do you to our state government so we can rather than on administration and the age of 18 in this district. educational bureaucracy. I welcome individual citizen. see as the single biggest issue in this move Texas forward. the challenge and will work to ensure race? that any new school finance system What are your thoughts on extreme In the Texas Senate, I’ve led the fight Of this group, 3.7% are Asian, 10.0% are How long have you been a resident of will more fairly and efficiently fund partisanship both at the state and to secure our border – working to black, 24.7% are Hispanic and 59.8% your district? our public education system without local level? ban sanctuary cities and provide law are white. I was born and raised in this com- negatively impacting the schools Despite what people may think from enforcement with the resources they munity. I was born at Round Rock or taxpayers I represent in Senate what they see in Washington DC, the need to stop dangerous drug cartels Results in previous presidential Hospital and attended Round Rock District 5. vast majority of those votes we take and human smugglers. This upcom- elections: ISD from my first day of kindergar- in the Texas Legislature fall along ing session, we need to continue the 2016 +1.4 Trump ten to my high school graduation. Do you support the concept of using completely non-partisan lines. effort to keep our border secure as 2012 +12.3 Romney This is more than a district to me — state money (in any form) to fund It’s true that on certain fundamental well as work to address the broken it’s my home. private school tuition? issues like the protection of the appraisal process and skyrocketing 2008 +5.8 McCain I believe we need to educate students unborn or the preservation of our property taxes that are driving too Texas Tribune graphic What are your views on legislation as individuals and acknowledge that second amendment right to bear many Texans from their homes. like last summer’s “bathroom bill?” the same curriculum or educational arms, I will always vote for what JAMES TALARICO (D) environment won’t necessarily meet I’m a proud 8th generation Texan, I’m opposed to it. Our state I believe in my heart is right. But How are you best positioned to solve the needs of each individual student. born and raised in Round Rock. I government shouldn’t be regulating generally I’d say I base my decisions that? Texas needs an “all-of-the-above” earned my which bathrooms people use. The less on what’s “right or left” and more Ultimately, this race comes down to approach to education, which is why bachelor’s “bathroom bill” is another example I support public schools, private on what’s right and wrong. a question of who has the experience of politicians pushing their own rad- and relationships necessary to serve degree in gov- schools, charter schools, or homes- ernment from ical agenda instead of serving their Can you offer an example of an effort as an effective voice at the State chooling...in addition to a robust slate UT Austin and constituents. Let’s elect servant to forge a bi-partisan agreement? Capitol and defend the principles, of post-secondary options (including my master’s leaders who will put people over pol- Last session, I authored Senate Bill heritage, values, and pocketbooks trade and technical education) for in education itics and focus more on classrooms 1 – legislation to fix and reform our of the families of Senate District 5. I those students who choose not to policy from than bathrooms. attend college. Fundamentally, I troubled state foster care system think my record of results speaks for Harvard strongly believe that parents deserve and ensure that every child in Texas itself. University. How would you distinguish yourself to be at the center of any decisions is kept safe from abuse and neglect. After grad- for the people of your district and, made about their child’s education. I worked hard to develop this bill with Why should we vote for you? uating, I taught middle school on specifically, East WilCo? members of both parties – listening It’s been the greatest honor of my the westside of San Antonio before My experience in education. First How would you work to reverse to the concerns they expressed life to serve as your voice in the becoming the executive director as a graduate of Williamson County the more than three-fold increase and making changes when needed. Texas Senate and I am proud of all of a local education nonprofit that public schools, then as a teacher in in health insurance premiums for Ultimately, I’m proud to say that this that we’ve accomplished for Texas provides software to schools to help one of our state’s poorest neigh- retired teachers? landmark reform bill was passed out families. I am running for reelection our students learn math. borhoods, and most recently as the The state needs to keep its promise of the Senate with the unanimous to continue the fight on behalf our leader of a local education nonprofit to our retired teachers. That’s why I support of all 31 state senators – families, our constitutional rights, voted last session to provide an ad- Current Occupation: Central Texas that serves our schools. I under- including all 11 Democrats. Especially and our shared conservative values. ditional $571 million to help shore up Executive Director, Reasoning Mind stand personally what our teachers on important issues like this, I don’t I’m Dr. Charles Schwertner and I’m the teacher retirement system health Age: 29 and students need in East William- think we can afford to let petty polit- asking for your vote on or before care plan, also known as TRS-Care, City of Residence: Round Rock son County, and I’ll fight for them and make sure it’s sustainable for ical fights stand n the way of doing November 6. every day at the State Capitol. what we know is right. current and future retirees. Why are you running for this office? I’m only able to run for office PAGE 10 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS TOP OF THE TICKET NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION

Do you support capping were the most insidious. The sults of extreme partisanship Can you offer an example of old lesson about teamwork, Is there anyone “across the property tax growth unless goal is to systematically un- pretty clearly the past few an effort to forge a bi-partisan and invited our Republican aisle” you might look to for approved by local voters? dermine public education and sessions. Instead of ad- agreement? Governor to tour our program support? City and municipal deci- implement a radical privat- dressing an unconstitutional As a middle school teacher, at Robertson Elementary I’ve always considered Re- sions should be made by the ization agenda. As a graduate school financing system I always taught my stu- in Round Rock ISD. We later publican Speaker Joe Straus residents of those cities and of Texas public schools, a or working to meaningfully dents to work as a team, worked with Republican lead- a personal inspiration, and municipalities, not by the former Texas public school reduce property taxes, radical even if they disagreed with ers like Rep. John Raney (R) believe very strongly he had state legislature in Austin. A teacher, and a leader of a Tex- legislators have instead ded- their teammates. As the to create the Math Innovation the best interests of Texans at locality can implement such as education nonprofit, I’m icated their time to making executive director of a local Zones initiative, funding new heart. While I am sad to see a system if they choose to do 100% committed to fighting life harder for women, people education nonprofit, I worked technology for schools like him go, there are other Texas so, but the state government these voucher schemes with of color, and working families. with people from different ours in Williamson County. Republicans I hope to work should not mandate local tax every ounce of my energy. I’ll work across the aisle with backgrounds to equip our Although I disagree with Gov. with like Rep. Sarah Davis, policy. Communities know anyone that wants to make classrooms with 21st century Abbott on most major issues, Rep. Byron Cook, and Rep. what’s best for themselves, How would you work to life better for Texans - regard- technology. When Governor we still found this piece of John Zerwas who have resist- so let’s allow them to make reverse the more than three- less of party affiliation. Abbott expressed interest in common ground. ed the tides of partisanship to their own decisions. fold increase in health insur- our work, I remembered my move our state forward. ance premiums for retired How would you defend teachers? increased state funding for Our promise to our retired rural school districts to those teachers is sacred and abso- constituents of districts cur- lute. As a state legislator, I rently receiving above average will fight to protect our funding? retirees’ pensions and health A rising tide lifts all boats. care. Given the Legislature’s I’ll work to increase the total inability to address the entire percentage that our state $1 billion shortfall facing government contributes to all TRS-Care, our retirees will our public schools, so we can face higher premiums and improve the quality of educa- benefit reductions. Rather tion and relieve the burden on than continuing to rely on local property tax payers. funding shortfalls each biennium, I would support a Likewise, how would you de- permanent solution to the fend the status quo to those funding formula for TRS- districts receiving below Care which relates insurance average funds? costs to actual health care I wouldn’t. Our school costs, perhaps increasing the finance system is not percentage amount applied inequitable and out-of-date, I to the state payroll. believe it’s unconstitutional. Partisan lawmakers have Do you believe in local gov- spent the past few legislative ernmental control or are you sessions pushing their radical happy with the state’s push agendas instead of fixing to assert control over local how our state funds schools. governments? I support a total overhaul of It shouldn’t be the role this system, especially the of Austin - or Washington dedication of resources to our D.C. - to micromanage rural schools. how Round Rock or Taylor, Georgetown, or Hutto make Do you support the concept their decisions. I oppose the of using state money (in any state’s push to assert control form) to find private school over local governments with tuition? radical, senseless policies like No. I strongly oppose di- the tree ordinance and the verting any funds from public bathroom bill. schools to private schools. In a session filled with What are your thoughts on dangerous and outrageous extreme partisanship both at policy proposals, Lt. Gov. Dan the state and local level? Patrick’s voucher schemes I think we’ve seen the re- TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 11 TOP OF THE TICKET NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION funding, instead trying to experienced loss and those housing prices, such as state average, but most health insurance just under Other than the above, what do regulate which bathrooms down on their luck. I consid- lowering the appraisal cap. important is increasing two decades ago. State you see as the single biggest Texans can use. er this just another platform How would you defend the state share of funding, workers are paying higher issue in this race? My first priority for for serving the needs of our increased state funding finding a better and more premiums too. I think it One of the biggest prob- education is to overhaul neighbors, and being a voice for rural school districts equitable way to fund needs to be considered as lems facing our state is the our unconstitutional school for our community in Austin. to those constituents of schools. part of a comprehensive maternal mortality crisis. financing system top-to-bot- districts currently receiving school finance reform Texas women, particularly tom. I believe that we need How long have you been a above average funding? Do you support the concept package. lower income women, are to return to, at minimum, resident of your district? I can’t foresee a school fi- of using state money (in any dying at a rate more in-line pre-2011 levels of funding 20 years. nance plan that cuts overall form) to fund private school Do you believe in local gov- with a developing country for our schools. We need to funding to rural schools. We tuition? ernmental control or are you without healthcare infrastruc- incorporate more technology What are your views on leg- need to increase state fund- I think public resources happy with the state’s push ture. This is unacceptable. in our classroom, reduce islation like last summer’s ing for education, ensuring should go to support public to assert control over local All the Texas Legislature has our reliance on standardized “bathroom bill?” the state pays a larger share schools, whether traditional governments? done thus far is to form task testing, and ensure adequate I believe it didn’t solve a and property taxpayers a public schools, charter I support greater local forces to investigate the funding to more than just current problem in Texas. lower share. But any chang- schools or virtual, online control over taxes, educa- crisis. Continued inaction will core subjects, including as Police departments show no es to school finance need to schools. tion and a host of issues. put thousands of women at the arts, athletics, and extra- record of assaults perpe- be equitable. risk; instead, we should divert curricular activities. trated by been dressed up How would you work to What are your thoughts on funds to underserved rural as women in bathrooms. I Likewise, how would you de- reverse the more than extreme partisanship both at areas, expand tele-medicine CYNTHIA FLORES (R) certainly want to protect fend the status quo to those three-fold increase in health the state and local level? programs, and offer more I am a mother of two privacy, and keep our com- districts receiving below insurance premiums for We need more adequate health resources in wonderful, college-aged munities safe, but believe average funding? retired teachers? bridge-builders. That has the year following childbirth. children, wife, and one of current laws are sufficient. I think it will be possible This is not a simple issue, been my track record as a One of my top priorities as eight to increase funding for all and was forewarned when case manager for a local State Representative will be children. How would you distinguish districts. There will always the state got into the food bank, and as a member working to address this crisis. I have yourself for the people of be some that fall below the business of funding teacher SEE FLORES, PAGE 19 lived in your district and, specifical- How are you best positioned Wil- ly, East WilCo? to solve that? liamson I have tremendous sup- By electing servant leaders County port in Eastern Williamson with a track record of serving for 20 County, including from area KEEP TEXAS STRONG our state we can replace years, leaders and the state Farm extremism with pragmatism. with an Bureau. They know I will With a Legislature that puts ex- listen, that I have a record of people over politics, we can tensive background as a working to attract jobs, and take meaningful strides to volunteer for non-profit will build consensus to solve stop hundreds of women organizations that benefit common problems, such from suffering health compli- children, seniors and area as the need for more trade VOTE cations, or worse, dying, from businesses (including the workers and protecting preventable side-effects sur- Round Rock Chamber.) I am our retired teachers from rounding childbirth. I believe appointee to Governor Greg benefits cuts. I have spent I am capable of helping to Abbott to the Brazos River over 12 months attending build a coalition that will end Authority. I have deep roots council meetings, city this crisis. in our community, including events as well as chamber our local parish. events to learn about the Why should we vote for you? community of Taylor so that The most critical issue Current Occupation: Case I can effectively be the voice Texas will face is one we’ve Manager, Round Rock Area for East WilCo. REPUBLICAN been dealing with for years Serving Center already: reforming our un- Age: 53 Do you support capping constitutional school funding City of residence: Round property tax growth unless system. As a former public Rock approved by local voters? school teacher, I understand We have to do something what goes into educating Why are you running for this about rising property taxes. the next generation. I’ve put office? I also believe in local control.  education front-and-center in I have always been com- If the state increases the this campaign, and will do so mitted to service, working state share of education in the Legislature. However, for decades in human ser- funding, it can lead to a re- www.WilliamsonCountyGOP.org partisan legislators with rad- vices and taking care of the duction in local school rates. ical agendas have neglected needs of our frail and fragile I would be cautious about Pd for by Williamson County Republican Party to address the issue of school citizens, those who have doing anything that effects PAGE 12 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION

WILLIAMSON COUNTY JUDGE How will you show this to voters? But anyone who claims they will sin- Can you offer an example of an effort energy economy. I have spent the I have worked at the University of gle-handedly “slash” your property to forge a bi-partisan agreement? past year listening, learning, and BLANE CONKLIN (D) Texas for 14 years. I like my job and taxes is not being honest with you. In my role as a Commissioner on preparing to be your next County I was born in South Dakota. Though I’m good at it, but I will quit that job Round Rock’s Historic Preservation Judge by meeting with residents and I’m not a native Texan, I did the next when I take on the duties of William- Do you believe in local governmental Commission, I am regularly pre- elected officials across WilCo to hear best thing and son County Judge. control or are you happy with the sented with problems involving the first-hand what matters to them. If married one. state’s push to assert control over tension between progress and pres- elected, I will govern with the same Wendy and The Commissioners’ Court oversees local governments? ervation. Recently, we were faced dedication. I have been the development, approval and im- I agree with nearly every local with a property owner who wanted to married for 26 plementation of the county’s budget government official I have met that tear down a historic structure on his Why should we vote for you? years, the past and supervision of the county’s em- local government control is best, property, but we ruled that he must I have the background, education, 15 in Round ployees. What financial and person- and must be preserved. The state wait 120 days. In that time, I was able experience and temperament to be Rock, where nel management experience qualifies pushes unfunded mandates and to reach out to another neighbor the executive we need at this critical we have raised you to perform those duties? fails to properly fund our schools, who was willing to have the structure turning point in Williamson County. two daugh- I am a Senior Business Analyst at which forces local taxing authorities moved to her property. This saved Democrats, Republicans, and Inde- ters. Raegan the University of Texas. My office to pick up the slack. I believe that the historic structure from demoli- pendents are publicly supporting studies engineering at Texas Tech, manages the insurance and benefits local governments know best how to tion, and both neighbors ended up my campaign because they trust and Jordan is a Senior at Stony Point for 125,000 employees and retirees govern locally. very happy with the result. that I will value their input, listen to High School. across the state. Over 14 years, I have their needs, and be transparent and developed software and managed What are your views on the coun- Is there anyone “across the isle” you honest. Current Occupation: Senior projects in nearly every area of this ty’s proposed transportation plan, might look to for support? We need to rediscover that we are Business Analyst at the University office, which manages a $1.3 billion particularly as it pertains to East I am willing to work with people all neighbors. We need leaders who of Texas self funded medical plan. Managing Williamson County? (Corridor plan, across the aisle who will put the peo- listen, who work together to solve Age: 47 projects for this large and complex E-1 and A-1) ple of Williamson County first. I have problems, and who build bridges City of Residence: Round Rock program is exactly the experience I think the county needs to conduct had good conversations and built over divides rather than deepen needed to successfully handle the a deliberate process that includes relationships with leaders across the them. I am that person. I know how Why are you running for this office? responsibilities of County Judge. public input and intensive study county regardless of party, including to listen and learn from experts, I Our county is at a critical point I am not a career politician, but a of the impact on property owners, Judge Dan Gattis and all the current have good judgment, and I will work where unprecedented population hard-working citizen who is pas- water resources, agriculture, and Commissioners, the County Treasur- every day for the common good of growth demands common sense sionate about a better future for our other factors. Transparency with er, County Sheriff, County Attorney, you and every person in Williamson problem solving for infrastructure, community. all stakeholders will be my top pri- and District Attorney, as well as the County. public safety and responsible eco- ority. Eminent domain must not be mayors of Round Rock, Georgetown, nomic development. We need more How would you distinguish yourself abused, and should be used only as Cedar Park, Taylor, and Granger. BILL GRAVELL (R) than the status quo, we need a fresh for the people of East WilCo a last resort. While we need to stay Judge Bill Gravell has spent the perspective that takes care of all Wil- I grew up in small rural towns ahead of the growth in our planning Other than the above, what do you last five years liamson County residents. I bring the like Bartlett, Granger, Thrall, and for infrastructure, and while regional see as the single biggest issue in this serving as a background, education, experience, Coupland. My dad is a minister, and mobility is an important aspect of race? Williamson and temperament to represent all the people in our church kept our the quality of life we want in Wilco, Our rapid growth is the number County Justice the citizens of Williamson County in a refrigerator full of beef, milk, eggs, we also need to recognize that our one issue facing our county today, of the Peace in fair and reasonable way. and produce from their farms and quality of life includes undisturbed and the single issue encompassing one of the most ranches. The values I was raised with open spaces and a healthy agricul- every other in our county. We’re active courts in Do you personally own property and are deeply engrained in me. I will tural economy. growing fast, but we need to be Texas. In 2017, pay property taxes in WilCo? distinguish myself by listening to, smart. We need to watch out for our Judge Gravell Yes, our family lives in our only learning from, and working with the What are your thoughts on extreme neighbors, and make sure we don’t was named home, in a historic neighborhood of people of Eastern Williamson County, partisanship both at the state and run roughshod over the best aspects “Texas Judge of Round Rock. both before and after the election. local level? of our communities. I am for smart the Year.” A healthy democracy requires voic- development that respects property How long have you been a resident of What will you do to slow property tax es of reason on all sides to address rights, provides opportunities for Current Occupation: Williamson WilCo? growth? critical issues in a civil way. The is- all, and preserves the beauty and County Justice of the Peace (Pct. 3) 15 years. This is the only place we Nearly two-thirds of our property sues that face Williamson County are character of our county. City of Residence: Jarrell have ever owned a home, and our tax goes to the school district. The not partisan issues. They are about Age: 54 daughters have gone through public failure of the Texas Legislature to fix the quality of life we want for our How are you best positioned to solve school here from Kindergarten school finance has put the pressure children and grandchildren. The next that? Why are you running for this office? through 12th grade. on local school districts to pick up County Judge will need to be able to I’m a problem solver, not behold- I’m running because I care deeply that burden, and we see it in our tax work with people across the political en to special interests. I will be about the people of Williamson Do you view this position as a full or bill. In Taylor, only about 16% of the spectrum, and I am that person. In responsive to residents concerned County. I want to preserve what part time job? property tax bill goes to the county. 2017, I was appointed to a Commis- about what our dramatic growth makes this community so special, County Judge is not a judicial I will work every day to ensure that sion by the Round Rock City Council, means for their quality of life, while and pass it on to our children and office, but it is essentially the CEO of the county is using those tax dollars which is a majority Republican, while ensuring that we provide all citizens grandchildren. the county. It is a full time job. prudently, for the common good of I am a Democrat. with superior public safety, sound all who call Williamson County home. infrastructure and a plan for a clean TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 13 WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION

Do you personally own property and vative principles…and I believe the particularly as it pertains to East need a County Judge that will work leadership and management. I have pay property taxes in WilCo? results speak for themselves. In Williamson County? (Corridor plan, faithfully and diligently to see that 40 + years of success in military I’ve lived in Williamson County for 2015, my staff and I were chosen for E-1 and A-1) our laws are respected and enforced, and industry that will enable better nearly my entire life and owned a Tyler Technologies’ “National Public Williamson County is a rapidly including our immigration laws. If decision making. home here for over two decades. I Sector Excellence Award.” Later that growing community with rapidly elected, I will work with federal au- pay property taxes here, and just like year, my court was the first in Texas growing demands on our transpor- thorities to keep Williamson County Do you personally own property and most Williamson County residents, to receive the national “Innovation in tation infrastructure. We need to be from ever becoming a sanctuary for pay property taxes in WilCo? I’d prefer to see less of my income Business Process in America” award, able to manage the considerable illegal immigration and support the I have been a property-land owner going towards property taxes year recognizing our use of new technol- growth we’ve experienced here in police, firefighters, and first respond- and taxpayer in Williamson County after year. ogy to make the court process more Central Texas, while still ensuring ers who risk their lives every day to since 1979 efficient for taxpayers. that the rights of homeowners keep us safe. How long have you been a resident of and property owners are appropri- How long have you been a resident of WilCo? How would you distinguish yourself ately respected. Our next County How are you best positioned to solve WilCo? I was born in Williamson County for the people of East WilCo Judge needs to have the vision that? Since 1979 and, God willing, I’ll be buried in Wil- As someone who graduated from and foresight to stay on top of the I’m proud to have the support of liamson County. This is my home… Round Rock High School and got growing transportation needs of Williamson County Sheriff Robert Do you view this position as a full or plain and simple. their first job in Hutto, I’m proud of this community and ensure that it’s Chody, as well as the endorsement part time job? where I come from and I know what residents have the ability to move of over a dozen local police and Full time Do you view this position as a full or it means to live and work in eastern freely throughout the entire Central firefighter organizations, including part time job? Williamson County. I’m running for Texas region. the Taylor Police and Firefighters How will you show this to voters? The people Williamson County County Judge because I intend to be Associations. Get more real time input from deserve a County Judge that will a leader for all the people of William- What are your thoughts on extreme citizens. Town halls, etc. treat this job with the respect and son County…from Jarrell to Austin, partisanship both at the state and Why should we vote for you? full-time attention it deserves. As our from Liberty Hill to Taylor. local level? As our next Williamson County The Commissioners’ Court over- next County Judge, I promise to work I think it’s unproductive. All too of- Judge, I will work to keep our sees the development, approval every day to ensure that Williamson What will you do to slow property tax ten, extreme partisanship from both community safe, enforce our laws so and implementation of the coun- County remains one of the best growth? the left and right seems to stand in Williamson County doesn’t become ty’s budget and supervision of the place in America to live, work, and Almost every day I hear from the way of real results that matter to a sanctuary for illegal immigration, county’s employees. What financial raise a family. Williamson County residents who real people. There’s nothing wrong keep property taxes as low as possi- and personnel management experi- are concerned about the prospect with supporting a political party that ble, safeguard children from abuse ence qualifies you to perform those How will you show this to voters? of being taxed out of their homes. supports your individual beliefs and and neglect, and make sure that our duties? As a Justice of the Peace for As County Judge, I intend to operate principles…but at the end of the veterans have the resources and Williamson County, I wake up every this county as a conservative, day, I think we should all be able to respect they deserve. Senior manager at Texas Instru- morning ready to work hard for the which means being judicious with disagree without being disagreeable. ments, Raytheon, US Navy. people of my community. I believe taxpayer funds, standing on the side WILLIAM KELBERLAU (I) Chair corporate councils at both I’ve approached this campaign the of property owners when it comes Can you offer an example of an effort BS PAU: Chem-Math EE MS SMU TI & Raytheon, and director for in- same way…working hard to show to the use of eminent domain, and to forge a bi-partisan agreement? Eng Mgt; dustry professional organizations. voters that I’m willing to roll up my doing everything in my power to I believe that most of the truly Management: The above involved managing sleeves and go door-to-door if that’s keep property taxes low and under important issues are non-partisan. Mfg., Engineer, and/or working with multiple what it takes to get results. As our control. When I worked with leaders at the Finance, Edu- cross functional organizations next County Judge, I’ll bring that State Capitol to pass “Colton’s Law” cation; Farm- and companies, and thousand of same dedication and commitment Do you believe in local governmental to help protect children from abuse er- Rancher, personnel. to the citizens of Williamson County. control or are you happy with the and neglect, I never worried about 6th gen Texan; Texas Instruments, Tech Excel- state’s push to assert control over whether the legislators we needed Church: lead- lence Award, top 2% The Commissioners’ Court oversees local governments? to convince were Republicans or er, missionary, Implemented nationwide TI the development, approval and im- I believe that in nearly every situa- Democrats. Some issues are bigger builder; customer service program plementation of the county’s budget tion, the government closest to the than what political party someone Director: ISPA, Budgeting: Millions to $ 500 and supervision of the county’s em- people tends to be most responsive belongs to. SSCAG, OSAS, PCEI, Rotary, WilCo Billion plus ployees. What financial and person- to the needs of the people. Having ESD8 Commissioner, Husband, Admin Automation 20 national nel management experience qualifies said that, I agree with many of our Is there anyone “across the isle” you Grandfather, Humanitarian; Law: commands 1988 you to perform those duties? state leaders who feel strongly that might look to for support? criminal, civil, International, contract, Strategic Planning 50+ years, As Justice of the Peace for Wil- local property tax increases have I’m happy to work with anyone Intellectual Property, Estate, tax, EU military and industry liamson County’s 3rd Precinct, I’m simply have gotten out of hand. If a who’s willing to work with me to License US and Europe patent “Cost responsible for operating the most taxing entity believes it needs a sub- improve our community and deliver Current Occupation: semi retired, Performance Optimization” active judicial court in Central Texas. stantial increase in their property tax results for the people of Williamson legislative activist, community I oversee a staff of 18 dedicated em- rate, I think it’s only fair their they ask County. engagement How would you distinguish yourself ployees and manage an operating the voters who will be paying that tax City of Residence: Williamson for the people of East WilCo budget of over $1.5 million a year. whether or not they agree. Other than the above, what do you County between GT and Liberty Hill I already have many working rela- I’ve always approached the see as the single biggest issue in this tionships with people in East WilCo management of my court and my What are your views on the coun- race? Why are you running for this office? as well as the other areas of the staff from a set of simple, conser- ty’s proposed transportation plan, First and foremost, I believe we Williamson County needs solid county. I will continue to expand this. PAGE 14 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION What will you do to slow property tax strategy/plan. Put an end to citizens erty taxes through our payment of tricting of Texas. Any effort in which B.A. in Accountancy and Information growth? selling to escape the tax burden. rent to our landlords. If my landlord’s most people benefit and promotes a Systems and years of experience Not just slow it but freeze it and WilCo citizens for many years have taxes go up, so will my rent. fair and equitable system is a worthy running an accounting department, reduce it. I have 40 years of proven experienced compounding tax cause. my experience fell right into place success in containing costs while increases that is dwarfing their How long have you been a resident of with this office’s duties. increasing performance and produc- increases in income. WilCo? Is there anyone “across the aisle” you tivity. One size does not fit all. I am one of the thousands of peo- might look to for support? Current Occupation: Williamson How are you best positioned to solve ple who have moved to Wilco, one of County Clerk Do you believe in local governmental that? the fastest growing counties in the I will look to for support anyone Age: control or are you happy with the My proven performance in United States, this year. who is willing to find common City of Residence: Georgetown state’s push to assert control over industry, military and community for ground with me and work to improve local governments? budget and personnel management. Do you view this position as a full or the lives of the people of Williamson Why are you running for this office? I believe in local government part time job? County. I am running to continue to serve control for the people, of the people Why should we vote for you? This will be a full time effort. I will the citizens of the county as we tran- and by the citizens. The state should Knowledge, experience, proven dedicate my full time and attention Other than the above, what do you sition to mandated criminal e-filing not assert control but has a duty to performance/successes, and focus to bringing the change and improve- see as the single biggest issue in this in the courts and become paperless. interpose when a local government on the citizens. ments I have promised to the people race? We have already accomplished is overstepping its bounds. The of Williamson County. e-filing with civil and probate cases philosophy of our system is one COUNTY CLERK My challenger has been in office for when e-filing was mandated by the of checks and balances with the How will you show this to voters? almost two decades. And little has Supreme Court in 2015. We did this citizen being the ultimate check and JESSICA TIEDT (D) I have a clear plan and a direct path been done to bring advancements to as procedures and processes were balance. Jessica Tiedt is a Texas born to success. the office in a period of time that has changed to follow the mandated tech-savvy, And I am passionate about been epitomized by advancement. Supreme Court rules. We started What are your views on the coun- no-nonsense bringing my technical expertise into It’s time to bring the County Clerk’s e-recording in the real estate division ty’s proposed transportation plan, progressive the office and making significant office into the modern age and in 2005. particularly as it pertains to East grassroots improvements for the people of Wil- reduce the unreasonable burden Williamson County? (Corridor plan, leader. A mod- liamson County. I love sharing that placed on WilCo residents by outdat- Do you personally own property and E-1 and A-1) ern problem passion with every voter I meet. But ed technology. pay property taxes in WilCo? The current transportation path solver by trade, most importantly I listen to voters. Yes, to both questions. started with a TXDOT CAMPO Road Jessica is pre- How are you best positioned to solve Plan adopted by Comm Court in pared to serve How would you distinguish yourself that? How long have you been a resident of 1999. A comprehensive analysis her community for the people of East WilCo? I have the highly technical skill set WilCo? needs to be done for WilCo to deter- as a dedicated The technical expertise I would and energy to fulfill my campaign I moved here on 8-21-1989 with mine after 20 years are we pursuing and passionate bring to this government office promises. With my technical experi- my husband Milton of 35 years who the right path for WilCo citizens? public servant. Jessica believes in would bring improvements for the ence in enterprise technologies and was born in Taylor and raised in the What corrections if any are needed? transparency, efficiency and prog- people of Williamson County. Every a fresh look at the difficulties the Walburg/Bartlett area. ress that promotes the success of citizen would benefit from my plans office faces, I will focus on efficient, What are your thoughts on extreme the entire community. to bring the County Clerk’s office secure and practical solutions. Do you view this position as a full or partisanship both at the state and online and make local government part time job? local level? Current Occupation: Senior Techni- more accessible to working people. Why should we vote for you? Full time plus if you want to make There would be no partisanship cal Support Engineer I believe in transparency, efficiency, your office the best in Texas as I issues if we focus on citizens instead Age: 32 What are your thoughts on extreme and progress that promotes the continue to strive for. of agendas. City of Residence: Austin partisanship both at the state and success of the entire community. local level? We need to make government work How will you show this to voters? Can you offer an example of an effort Why are you running for this office? Extreme partisanship is detrimen- for the people. We need to safeguard By my dedication to the custom- to forge a bi-partisan agreement? I believe citizens have the duty tal to everyone and it contradicts the our democracy. And we need to ers, my staff, and the duties as There would be no partisanship to step up and create the change spirit of democracy. When every ef- make the County Clerk office more established by state laws. Keeping issues if we focus on citizens instead we need in government. Ever since fort of a party is only to challenge the accessible to the people we serve. my budgets low and spending of agendas. November 2016’s election, women other party, the actual needs of the only what is necessary in order to of all walks of life are stepping up to people are ignored and democracy is NANCY RISTER (R) perform the duties required will, if we Is there anyone “across the isle” you challenge the status quo. We need defeated. Compassion and respect As County Clerk since 1998, I have all do that, keep the Commissioners might look to for support? to make government work for the are essential for good governance. maintained 4 from having to raise taxes. There would be no isle if we focus people. We need to safeguard our de- conservative on citizens instead of agendas. mocracy. And we need to make the Can you offer an example of an effort budgets and How would you distinguish yourself County Clerk office more accessible to forge a bipartisan agreement? kept from for the people of East WilCo? Other than the above, what do you to the people we serve. Despite the volatile political envi- hiring staff The Rister family from JP Inez see as the single biggest issue in this ronment, Congress has just passed or spending (Rister) Ward and her husband Con- race? Do you personally own property and a bill with overwhelming bipartisan money unnec- stable HT Ward, to Commissioner WilCo taxpayers are suffering pay property taxes in WilCo? support to address the opioid essarily. A 1982 Raymond Rister from the east side of under a massive debt load, highest Approximately a third of Williamson epidemic. graduate of UT the county have a heritage of service Per Capita in TX. A parallel analysis County residents are renters, and I An example of an effort that should of the Permian that I have continued since 1998. I needs to create an affordability am one of them. Renters pay prop- be pursued is the bipartisan redis- Basin with a treat everyone over the whole county TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 15 WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION with respect and courtesy. We COUNTY TREASURER The County Treasure is a from both parties to improve This is much more than on complex, often multi-mil- give great customer service to full-time position and that’s the safety and efficiency of just a bookkeeping job. As lion-dollar, banking and real all who come in our door. OMAR KADIR (D) did not why it requires a profession- the county’s cash handling the county continues to estate transactions, and I respond. al. I am the only candidate and investment procedures. grow rapidly, management have spent several years on What are your thoughts on with real experience and real Political party is not a factor in and investment of county the board of a local commu- extreme partisanship both at SCOTT HESELMEYER (R) qualifications in the complex those efforts. funds becomes increasingly nity bank. These experiences the state and local level? Scott Heselmeyer, a 6th issues that the Treasurer must complex. The Treasurer’s provide me with a unique Extremism doesn’t represent generation Taylor native address. The voters deserve Is there anyone “across the office is the manager and first combination of education and the majority of people and and graduate of Thrall High nothing less. isle” you might look to for line of defense for half a billion real-world application that detracts from problem solving School, support? dollars – and growing - in tax- allow me to carry out these for the benefit of all. Texas How will you show this to Sound financial practices payer money. The taxpayers responsibilities expertly. A&M voters? and proven results in manage- deserve a Treasurer who has Can you offer an example of and I have already shown this ment and investment returns experience and expertise in Why should we vote for you? an effort to forge a bi-partisan George- through what I’ve done in of- benefit everyone in William- these matters. The election of a County agreement? town fice. As the County’s Treasure son County, regardless of Treasurer is a job interview. I Working for veterans’ Univer- I have used my experience position on partisan political How are you best positioned have the right qualifications to benefits and solve issues for sity Law and education to more than issues. I am looking to all to solve that? do the job. More importantly, their medical needs as well as Center, double the County’s return voters in Williamson County, First, I have actually been I have already been doing the indigent healthcare none of currently on financial assets, improve regardless of political affilia- doing the job, and doing it job with great success. This is which a County Clerk has any serves operations, and implement tion, for support in continuing with success. In my first 18 a challenging role in a rapidly control over. as Williamson County responsible budget cuts. I the results we are producing months in office, we have changing environment. The Treasurer. Scott and his wife, use my unique expertise daily in the County Treasurer’s more than doubled the rate of taxpayers can’t afford to Is there anyone “across the Amanda, are blessed with to help lessen the burden on office. return on county assets, and provide on-the-job training to aisle” you might look to for their daughter, Kirsten, and taxpayers. this fiscal year, we produced a candidate without these ex- support? son, Preston, and attend Other than the above, what do more than $8 million in invest- periences and qualifications. This question is meant for Hill Country Bible Church in How would you distinguish you see as the single biggest ment returns for the county. legislative candidates as is the Georgetown. yourself for the people of East issue in this race? My legal career has focused previous question. WilCo Current Occupation: William- First and foremost, as Other than the above, what do son County Treasurer County Treasurer, I have you see as the single biggest Age: 42 distinguished myself to the issue in this race? City of Residence: Jarrell entire county by producing Continued county growth proven results in office. I’m means increased volume of Why are you running for this also proud to be the only all transactions and balancing office? county-wide elected official that with more employees to My roots run deep in in Williamson County who keep up the current service Williamson County. Last year, is from Taylor. I have been a level while keeping salaries at a I was honored to be unani- tireless advocate for Eastern sustainable level that are within mously appointed as William- Williamson County, both with- the 4 budgets that I manage. son County Treasurer by the in county government and in Keeping the data secure and Williamson County Commis- the community in general. preserved are also top ongoing sioner’s Court. My legal and objectives and challenges in an financial background help What are your thoughts on ever-changing electronic world. me take a unique approach extreme partisanship both at to the office, and I am looking the state and local level? How are you best positioned to forward to continuing that I’ve worked hard to keep the solve that? leadership. focus of my campaign on my I have the experience to qualifications and perfor- continue providing great Do you personally own prop- mance in the job of County customer service, continuing to erty and pay property taxes in Treasurer. Voters expect computerize and preserve our WilCo? their candidates to focus on county’s historical records and I personally own farm land in substance over soundbites, work within my budgets. Taylor and my home and land especially on a local level. west of Jarrell. Why should we vote for you? Can you offer an example of I am the best qualified and How long have you been a an effort to forge a bi-partisan experienced candidate who resident of WilCo? agreement? has a servant’s heart. I believe I am a lifelong resident of The issues that face the in the Christian principles Williamson County. County Treasurer’s office are this country was founded on not partisan. I work daily with such as freedom and equal Do you view this position as a other elected officials and opportunity. full or part time job? with County Commissioners PAGE 16 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION COUNTY COURT AT LAW #1 the result of starting late, closing ear- ments of the very witnesses who Court at Law #1 have seen the growth of our County ly, and not being open for business will appear before Court to pursue Age: 48 and the growth of cases in our DON MOREHART (D) on a regular basis. Our community criminal and civil complaints, and is City of Residence: Round Rock judicial system. During my years A Texas Resident since 1971, Don needs a full time judge who will get even married to a local police officer. of legal practice, I understand the Morehart has lived all over our State, things done. Anyone who must appear before Why are you running for this office? importance of judges knowing the and in Central the Court with my opponent as the My father taught me that you have law, being prepared, on time and Texas since How will you show this to the voters? Judge will certainly have reason to to work in the trenches before you available for emergency orders. I 1989. Don I will call cases for trial every week. feel that my opponent favors the can truly understand a job. This am serving as judge of this vital has been a Litigants whose trials are not being governmental and other witnesses philosophy is fundamental when court, I am a wife, a mother of four practicing called will not be dragged to the who are connected to her political electing judges whose decisions and I volunteer for our community attorney since court for nothing to happen. Court campaign. impact lives. in many nonprofit organizations. I 1988, and has time will not be wasted on roll-call County Court at Law #1 is charged know the importance of hard work been fighting and other unproductive activities. How are you best positioned to solve with handling criminal, family, pro- and being available. I am dedicated for Justice in Instead, I will implement simple tech- that? tective orders and Child Protective to our citizens to know the law, be our Central nologies to manage appointments My campaign is 90% self-funded, Services’. Prior to being judge of this prepared, on time and available in Texas Courts and case monitoring. The schedule so I will not owe political favors to court, I had been a litigating attorney order to maintain this court’s docket since 1991. Don is working lawyer, and productivity of the court will be anyone after taking office. I have throughout my 21-year legal career efficiently and fairly. not a professional politician, and will posted on-line for public access. not sought, and would not accept, gaining experience on both sides of not owe political favors to anyone the endorsements of Government a case which gives me a well-round- How would you distinguish yourself when he takes office. How would you distinguish yourself Officials who will appear at the court ed perspective on the law and the for the people of East WilCo? for the people of East WilCo? as witnesses. needs of people. I have deep family roots in East Current Occupation: Attorney and I have worked with my hands at I have been a prosecutor and Williamson County. My great-grand- Counselor at Law a fence company and a flooring Why should we vote for you? defense attorney, represented father, Arnold Adolph Spacek Age: 55 company and a saw mill. I’ve driven I have spent 30 years fighting individuals in family law matters (known as “Double A” Spacek) and City of Residence: Round Rock delivery trucks and forklifts. I’ve for Justice in our courts. I have and represented children, parents great-grandmother, Mary Julia worked with ditch diggers and protected children, in public and in and the State in Child Protective Spacek were the original owners of Why are you running for this office? hammers all day long. I know what private, at my own personal expense Services’ cases. Additionally, I had the 1923 historical marker home on Our Courts are not meeting the it’s like to start the day’s work at the and detriment. I have stood up the honor to serve as the Williamson Rio Grande Street in Granger, Texas. needs of the people. It takes two crack of dawn due to the heat of the against prosecutorial and judicial County Attorney’s Office Criminal My great-grandfather held several years to have your day in court be- summer, and what it’s like to get misconduct and, for this, I have been Division Chief where I was in charge position in the East Williamson Coun- cause too much court time is wasted dirty on the job site. And I know what maliciously persecuted by unethical of the all the attorneys, staff and ty town including Mayor, postmaster, on unproductive activities, and it’s like to spend a wasted day at the prosecutors and judges. As a crime worked closely with law enforcement grocer and President of the Granger too often the court is not open for court house and nothing gets done. victim, I have seen how the criminal gaining management experience. National Bank. business. These delays are bad for I will arrange the work load at the justice system neglects victims of While I have been serving as judge, My Grandmother, Rose Mae Byrd everyone. Courts must work harder, Court so that your day at the court real crime. I will insist upon serious my legal experience has been invalu- was born, raised and was married in and smarter, to resolve disputes in a house is productive, whether you are punishment for serious crime and able. I understand the people, issues the Granger home. My great-aunt, timely manner. a litigant, or a juror, or a witness. serious offenders. I will invest the and needs of this court. Thelma Torn and her husband raised time and energy necessary to hear their family in nearby Taylor, Texas. Do you personally own property and What are your thoughts on extreme and decide all disputes in a timely Do you personally own property and Two of my great-grandparents’ pay property taxes in WilCo? partisanship both at the state and manner. pay property taxes in WilCo? grandchildren became famous I do not presently own any real local level? Yes. actors, Rip Torn and actress Sissy estate. Everyone who lives in a Public officials have an obligation BRANDY HALLORD (R) Spacek. Sissy was the grand mar- residence of any type pays property to accomplish the business of the Brandy is a graduate of The How long have you been a resident of shal in the Granger Lake Fest Parade. taxes, either directly or indirectly. As people. Extreme partisanship is University of Texas and St. Mary’s WilCo? I spent a lot of time as a child in Judge, I will ensure that the public counter-productive to this objective. School of Law. She has 21-years of I have lived in Williamson County both Granger and Taylor visiting funds used to run the Court will not A Judge has a special obligation to trial experience since 1996, with an exception of one my family members. My family still be wasted or squandered, and I will respectfully listen to all sides of a dis- in criminal, year. owns farm land in Granger. ensure that taxpayers will be able pute before deciding the resolution family, and to see that the Court is working and in accordance with law. Politics have Child Protective Do you view this position as a full or What are your thoughts on extreme being productive. no place in the Court. Services’ cas- part time job? partisanship both at the state and es—handling The judge position for County local level? How long have you lived in WilCo? Other than the above, what do you thousands of Court at Law #1 is a full time job. It is The role of a judge is to be an Three years. see as the single biggest issues in cases. She a very busy court with a large docket impartial decision-maker in the pur- this race? has served as including half of the Child Protective suit of justice. My rulings are never Do you view this position as a full or Our Judicial Officers are the most a prosecutor, Services’ cases in Williamson County, affected by political partisanship. part time job? important participant in our Justice Criminal a misdemeanor criminal docket, There must have a level playing field This is a more than full-time job. System. If we cannot trust our Judi- Division Chief protective order docket, and a family for all who find themselves in the Since being appointed to this office cial System, then we all suffer. The for the Williamson County Attorney’s law docket. judicial system. I previously served in the middle of a contested election Judge must not give the appearance Office, private law practice and now as the Criminal Division Chief at the cycle by a few well-connected politi- of favoring one side or another. as judge of County Court at Law #1. How will you show this to voters? Williamson County Attorney’s Office cians, my opponent has reduced the My opponent has sought and I have been practicing law in where I obtained management court’s productivity by 50%. This is obtained the public political endorse- Current Occupation: Judge, County Williamson County since 1996. I experience. TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 17 WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION

Through this experience and being Why should we vote for you? Why are you running for this office? I may be the only candidate with E-1 and A-1) a litigating attorney for 21 years, I I hope to earn your vote because of I am running for this office because first-hand experience laying irrigation Having lived here long enough to have learned that the judge sets the my legal experience, passion for our I want to continue serving my pipes, driving a tractor, actually see neighboring cities fall behind tone in the courtroom, and the best community, and passion serving as community as I’ve done so for the hoisting a canvas cotton sack over in transportation infrastructure ones are those who treat people with your judge for this crucial court that majority of my adult life. the shoulder picking cotton and planning and construction of roads respect. affects children’s safety. I want to make a difference in how hauling that sack over my shoulder to meet population demands and Judges have to make hard deci- I am a mother of four children, my our residents view their country to the on-site weigh scale. It includes stress points, I understand the need sions daily. When people have been husband, Jerry Hallford, is an Air government. I want to add a higher the richness of a personal growth en- for the difficult discussions and heard, treated with respect, and Force Veteran and police officer for level of transparency in how we dis- abled through hard work harvesting decisions in the present. the law has been followed, they are over 27 years, and our oldest son, cuss and explain county government many vegetables and fruits we add Cities and Counties have an obliga- better able to accept the outcome. Jerald serves in the Navy. decisions. to our grocery cart. I know the hard tion to our residents to make these I am dedicated to continuing to be We have lived, worked, and raised I am applying for this job because I work of the journey of that food item. difficult decisions and get ahead of an impartial decision-maker and our children in Williamson County. have the qualifications and experi- My experience also includes corpo- population demands. bringing a respectful temperament We also volunteer our time to helping ences to meet and exceed the job rate office experience with industry Specific to Corridor Plans, E-1 and to the bench. those in need. requirements. leaders and the professionalism A-1 proposed projects, I recognize I am dedicated to following the law that is required in those professional the need for North/South, East/ Other than the above, what do you and bringing a respectful tempera- Do you personally own property and settings. West flows—those discussions are see as the single biggest issue in this ment to the bench. I am dedicated pay property taxes in WilCo? As the saying goes, I am as com- necessary. Having said that however, race? to knowing each Child Protective Yes. I do fortable among cotton and corn as I I would hope those discussions are Williamson County citizens have a Services’ case--the needs of each am among computers and spread- taking into consideration all impacts vested interest in our children. The child and making sure he/she is re- How long have you been a resident of sheets. and alternatives. Are there options biggest issue facing this court is ceiving proper care in the foster care WilCo? to “new roads”? Are there existing electing a qualified judge who has system. I am dedicated to serving 24 years What will you do to slow property tax roads that could be re-purposed to legal experience in Child Protective our community. growth? meet these future needs? Services’ law in order to properly I have been honored to receive Do you view this position as a full or Recognized as the seventh fastest Very important to that discussion oversee half of Williamson County’s endorsements from a wide range of part time job? growing county in the nation, and as is also the notion of how best to cases. organizations and leaders across our I view this as a fulltime position and former County Auditor David Flores protect local agricultural econo- county. This includes, Sheriff Robert I am committed to serving Precinct observed, “Williamson County is in a mies that may be interrupted by an How are you best positioned to solve Chody, District Attorney Shawn Dick, 4 residents on a fulltime basis. This continuous mode of growth”, those undertaking of roads. Very important that? Granger Mayor Trevor Cheatheam, is the only job I will have and there is observations translate to a continu- to that discussion is how best to As the judge of this court, I handle Constable Marty Ruble, every police no other work commitment that will ing growth in demand for county respect heritage lands and protect Child Protective Services’ cases. and fire fighter association who has distract me from my obligations to services. waterways. In prior law practice, I dedicated given an endorsement in this race. serve the residents of Precinct 4. If we are to meet these growing These are very important reasons my career to representing abused demands in a cost effective and why I am the only candidate propos- children. I am well-versed by having WILLIAMSON COUNTY How will you show this to voters? efficient manner, we should want to ing we undertake the development also represented parents and the COMMISSIONER PCT. 4 Much like Round Rock residents make sure we are continuously ex- of a County Wide Strategic Plan that State. I have done the hard work to and my corporate employees know ploring how we may be able to lever- can help guide us towards our Coun- not only learn the law but also learn CARLOS SALINAS (D) about me, I place a high value in face age technology and other resources ty’s future and includes roadways the complicated CPS system. I am a 24 year resident of Round to face interactions. I have a strong against these growing demands. as well as the collateral impact of I have been to the children’s foster Rock and Williamson County. West- belief that anyone in a leadership County government needs to decisions we may make. homes, residential treatment cen- ern Michigan University BBA with role has an obligation to reach out continue carefully vetting Bond ters, worked with their caseworkers, an Accounting to all corners of our community and Refund opportunities to offset future What are your thoughts on extreme physicians, therapists and teachers. Major and create relationships. I especially debt service costs, carefully consider partisanship both at the state and I have represented over 150 children Management view that as an essential foundation alternatives to expensive new road local level? of all ages with different needs in- Minor. 42 years to county government these days projects and carefully review cost I am very troubled by the extreme cluding mental health, and advocat- of experience because so much is at stake in a trends for closer scrutiny opportu- partisanship we are seeing in nation- ed for their safety and proper care. in various fast-growing county like ours. nities. al, state and local elected leadership. I have trained the public on the management My corporate experience has CPS system. and leadership How would you distinguish yourself Do you believe in local governmental taught me the value of a collabora- I am 100% dedicated to knowing positions in a for the people of East WilCo control or are you happy with the tive approach to problem solving the needs of each child and making large nation- I would suggest I am uniquely state’s push to assert control over where participative and facilitative sure he/she is receiving proper care wide corpo- qualified to represent Precinct 4 in local governments? leadership styles can blend into in the foster care system. ration that the Commissioner’s Court. All communities are best served optimum solutions. Children are vulnerable, and they included multi state administrative Beyond my private and public-sec- when they are able to assert local And I intend to bring that skill-set need a judge who understands how responsibilities. Round Rock City tor leadership role experiences, my control on matters impacting their to county government. Those famil- rulings impact their lives. My legal Council 2005-2014, Mayor Pro Tem personal experience also draws me local communities. iar with my leadership style will point experience has been invaluable while 2010-12. in a very special way to the privilege to a respectful approach to dialogue I have been serving as judge of this of being your representative in the What are your views on the coun- and problem solving. That approach court and I hope to earn your vote to Current Occupation: Retired Commissioner’s Court. It’s a very ty’s proposed transportation plan, is greatly needed in all leadership continue serving. Age: 65 rewarding blend of personal and particularly as it pertains to East positions these days. City of Residence: Round Rock professional experience. Williamson County? (Corridor plan, PAGE 18 ELECTION GUIDE TAYLOR PRESS WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION Can you offer an example of an effort zation environment coupled with my hardworking and honest people who Do you believe in local governmental How are you best positioned to solve to forge a bi-partisan agreement? servant leader approach positions deserve a Commissioner that will control or are you happy with the that? My previous public sector as well me well to take on the task of helping fight for them. I will be that Commis- state’s push to assert control over As a real estate broker I work daily as my private sector experience lead our county through our current sioner. local governments? with farmers, local governments and has all been non partisan. But I and future challenges. Local government sees the voters contractors. I have and complete have had many an experience in my Do you personally own property and everyday and are in a position to maintenance projects. corporate job where we did have a Why should we vote for you? pay property taxes in WilCo? best respond and meet the citizen’s need to forge opposite ends towards The work of the Commissioners Yes needs. Why should we vote for you? a collaborative solution. That effort Court is largely the administrative As a real estate broker I work hard required a participative leadership responsibility for the Williamson How long have you been a resident of What are your views on the coun- to fix problems and find solutions. style that encourages the sharing County budget. But that responsibil- WilCo? ty’s proposed transportation plan, I used these skills when I located and synthesizing of information ity expands to the collective impact 45 years particularly as it pertains to East Wilco Recycling and its 125 jobs to and ideas towards a collaborative of County services on the everyday Williamson County? (Corridor plan, Taylor and again when I located Jor- solution. That is the kind of experi- lives of County residents. Do you view this position as a full or E-1 and A-1) dan Foster Construction and it’s 100 ence I am hopeful we can employ to That is a responsibility best met part time job? E-1 and A-1 are the County’s re- jobs to Hutto. I will put these skills to county challenges without allowing by experienced and proven leaders The Commissioner is a full-time job sponse to growth in East Wilco. The work for Williamson County. partisanship to dominate the final whose experiences include financial and the people of East Wilco deserve County needs to be straight forward I am husband to my wife Kathy and decision. and personnel management respon- nothing less. With the growth facing and transparent with the voters as father to my girls Meg and Reese. As sibility at a level commensurate with county, the Commissioner has to be to the how and why of the plan. The a community leader I have worked Is there anyone “across the isle” you a large organization like our county fully committed. Commissioner needs to be respon- for decades to make East Wilco and might look to for support? with over 1700 employees. sive to the voters, keep an eye on better place for our families. Yes. There is a current member of As a candidate for Williamson How will you show this to voters? the future and fight for the property the Commissioners Court I would County Commissioner I arguably By being in the office and on the owner’s quality of life. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 4 look forward to working with in devel- offer the best blend of private roads, overseeing the County’s oping solutions to county challenges. and public sector experience. I assets. Meeting and seeing the good What are your thoughts on extreme STACEY HACKENBERG (D) I admire the insights this Commis- offer the best blend of appropriate citizens of East Wilco. partisanship both at the state and Bio: Native Texan. Progressive sioner offers on financial matters level management and leadership local level? Christian. Tattooed. LGBTQ Activist. and I have learned to respect the experience. I offer the best depth of The Commissioners’ Court oversees I was diagnosed with gift Dyslexia Democrat. thought put into downstream im- large organization management and the development, approval and im- at an early age and among the many Married with pacts of an immediate need. leadership experience. plementation of the county’s budget lessons it has taught me, is to listen. adult children. I view this Commissioner as a good and supervision of the county’s em- Listen intently and push past parti- Dog lover. UT role model for myself and I trust RUSS BOLES (R) ployees. What financial and person- san rhetoric. To understand what is grad. I believe we could work very well on matters As a successful small business nel management experience qualifies being told and respond. That is what that: science is presented to the Commissioners owner and mentor to young profes- you to perform those duties? the people of East Wilco deserve. real, women’s Court. sionals, Russ Boles understands that A small businessman has to do it rights are government all, from balancing the checkbook Can you offer an example of an effort human rights, Other than the above, what do you needs to work to taking out the trash. I lead by to forge a bi-partisan agreement? black lives mat- see as the single biggest issue in this for all of us., example, being straight forward and County services aren’t a Republi- ter, no human race? that’s why working hard for my clients. That’s can or Democratic issue. We all go is illegal, love is love, education is Our biggest challenges are mostly Governor Greg why Governor Abbott appointed me to the same schools, drive the same essential and kindness is everything. around the fast growth we are expe- Abbott appoint- to be State Director of the Brazos roads and shop at the same stores. riencing and how we best react and ed me as a River Authority, where I oversee a Government needs to work for Current Occupation: Freelance editor plan ahead to meet the demands State Director $335,000,000 budget and manage everybody. Age: 54 of a future population. These are of the Brazos the state’s natural resources in a City of Residence: Round Rock serious challenges demanding a River Author- river basin large than the State of Is there anyone “across the isle” you leadership team focused on the tax ity, one of the Tennessee. might look to for support? Why are you running for this office? dollar efficiency in meeting those state’s largest river authorities. I County government is about being I believe that it’s time for a change needs. will fight to keep our neighborhoods How would you distinguish yourself a team player, working with the cities in the way things are done in Wilco. So arguably the quality and experi- safe, Williamson County budgets for the people of East WilCo. and school districts, whoever they We need more transparency, better ence of our elected county govern- trim and tax rates low. By working to keep out neighbor- may be, for the betterment of the access including online and flexible ment officials is a very important hoods safe and our schools great. community. hours and to prepare for the future part of meeting those needs. Current Occupation: Real Estate growth that is headed our way. Broker What will you do to slow property tax Other than the above, what do you Age: a young 50 years old growth? see as the single biggest issue in this Do you personally own property and How are you best positioned to solve City of Residence: Round Rock I will treat the taxpayer’s money race? pay property taxes in WilCo? that? with the same care and prudence as Road Maintenance. The Commis- Yes. I own a home in Round Rock. My private and public-sector expe- Why are you running for this office? I do my own, by using my experience sioner needs to work on the quality rience have both prepared me well to Williamson County is a special as a small business owner to focus and maintenance of the roads in East How long have you been a resident of take on these challenges on behalf of place for me. It’s where my wife and I on the core county services. Wilco. Poor roads negatively affect WilCo? our county. choose to raise our two girls, it where the livelihood and safety of everyone 25 years The depth of my experience my friends and people I love are. working and leading in a large organi- East Williamson County voters are TAYLOR PRESS ELECTION GUIDE PAGE 19 WILLIAMSON COUNTY RACES NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018 | GENERAL ELECTION

Do you view this position as a full or more than meet them. Do you view this position as a full How are you best positioned to service. I understand the impor- part time job? More importantly, I have a desire or part time job? solve that? tance of involvement. Full time to make this county, and in partic- I am proud and honored to be a Experience and compassion. I It is a true honor and privilege ular East Wilco, one of the best in public servant. The position is more truly care about the people. to serve Precinct Four and all the How will you show this to voters? the state. Wilco should be a county than a full-time job – it is 24/7. citizens of Williamson County. It is Being open one day a week until that supports its citizens from low- Why should we vote for you? the people that make Williamson 8 pm and one Saturday a month. est to highest, supports business How will you show this to voters? I love the people and the com- County a true family-based com- I’ll work to update our website and the environment and looks for By being available and answering munity. I am involved in all parts munity that cares about and for and court scheduling systems new and innovative ways to meet all calls around the clock. of my precinct as well as William- each other. My prayer is that the and work with the county to study the challenges of tomorrow. son County. I believe in giving individuals that visit and decide to the need for a medical examiner’s The future is coming and we How would you distinguish yourself back to the community. My family move here help perpetuate that office. need to be ready for it. Doing for the people of East WilCo? has a rich history of community attitude. business the same old way won’t Not only do I live and work in the How would you distinguish yourself cut it anymore. It’s time for new community, it is a true honor and for the people of East WilCo: ideas and a new way of looking at privilege to serve all the citizens FLORES, FROM PAGE 11 is rooted in our community, I am a progressive. I believe we things.That’s what I will bring to of Precinct Four and Williamson of our local chamber. and knows local issues. I have need to work on bail reform in our the JP court. County. been an active member of the state so that those who cannot I understand the importance Can you offer an example of chamber, welcoming new jobs make bail on non-violent crimes JUDY SCHIER HOBBS (R) of involvement and I actively an effort to forge a bi-partisan and employers. I have served on don’t sit it jail but have alterna- Current Occupation: Justice of participate in the following: Taylor, agreement? several boards to assist seniors, tives available to them. the Peace, Hutto and Round Rock Cham- I think President Bush and children Precinct 4, bers of Commerce, Taylor Area Senator Kennedy made a good grieving a loss, and as an What are your thoughts on extreme Williamson Businesswomen, Eastern Star, faith effort to find common appointee of Governor Abbott partisanship both at the state and County Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Gov- ground on “No Child Left Be- to the Brazos River Authority. I local level? Age: 75 ernment Collectors Association of hind.” It’s a good example of put- have participated in Taylor City I’ve been asked about my stance City of Resi- Texas, Emergency Management ting aside ideological differences Council Meetings, school board, on abortion and gun rights, two dence: Hutto Association of Texas, serve on the on behalf of our kids. Chamber events and City events things that have little direct im- State Child Fatality Review Team, in order that I can learn about pact on a Justice of the Peace. I’ve Why are you founder and chair of the William- Is there anyone “across the aisle” the Taylor Community. I am very watched some on the left dismiss running for son County Child Fatality Review you might look to for support? connected to this community, and demean Democratic candi- this office? Team, served on the Williamson All the leaders in Texas gov- and the people I would repre- dates because they don’t meet I enjoy the people and the com- County Crisis Center Board, past ernment are Republican. But sent. I think that matters. some impossible standard. munity. I have seen the County chair of the Williamson County I will definitely work with both We need to look past our comfort grow from a population of 100,000 Child Welfare Board, life member sides on improving health and How are you best positioned to zones, past our need for easy county-wide to over 130,000 in of the Central Texas Justices of the human services for populations solve that? answers and past the need to population just in Precinct 4. I Peace and Constables Association, in need. I will also work to make I have the deep roots in this pigeonhole others. When we do, have seen court costs go from life member of the Texas Justice our schools safer, diffusing the community to address area we absolve ourselves of having $2.15 to $105.10. I have seen and Court Judges Association as well rhetoric on both sides to pass challenges. to truly think about the complex adapted to a lot of changes due to as past president and served as common sense reforms that issues before us. We cannot con- growth, but there is still work to be chair of the TJCJA Education and make our children safer on Why should we vote for you? tinue to afford to look at the world done. The future is enormous. I Legislative Committees, Member campus. I will be a voice for limited, but with blinkers on. want to make sure that in growing, of the Texas Justice Court Judges effective government. I will work the citizens don’t lose the people’s Association College and receiving Other than the above, what do tirelessly to solve real problems, Other than the above, what do you court (which is the justice court) honors of “Scholar” for numer- you see as the single biggest and be a constructive force in see as the single biggest issue in where the layperson feels com- ous hours of education over the issue in this race? the Texas House. this race? fortable. We should be transition- required mandate. It really comes down to who Respect. ing to a medical examiner office in How are you best positioned to the next few years. The steps from What are your thoughts on extreme solve that? now until then will be huge. partisanship both at the state and I vow to treat each person who local level? TAYLOR enters my court with respect, no Do you personally own property I work for all the people. matter what brings them before and pay property taxes in WilCo? the court. I will look at the whole Yes Other than the above, what do you person and seek to find solutions see as the single biggest issue in that uphold the law without being How long have you been a resident this race? demeaning or dismissive. of WilCo? Continuity of justice for individ- PRESS I am a lifelong resident. uals. We need a consistent, solid Why should we vote for you? voice to sit the bench that is fair to The state qualifications for Jus- everyone. your community. your newspaper. tice of the Peace are minimal and I Cynthia Flores Creating Jobs, Improving Schools, Controlling Spending

H Reduce regulations and property taxes, allowing small businesses to create jobs and bigger paychecks

H Increase state share of education funding, improve skills training and fully fund teacher retirement

H Balanced budgets, lower taxes, limited government Endorsed by

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