Priorities & Ethos

Accountability & Infrastructure

Denton County needs emergency plans, public safety staffing, and infrastructure systems that actually match the pace of our growth instead of pretending the old setup still works. We need to strengthen disaster preparedness, support first responders with real training and stable funding, and fix transportation, drainage, and mobility gaps using state recommended planning standards. We also need to address years of leadership failures by committing to transparent communication, compliance with state law, and public accountability. The goal is a county government that is prepared, reliable, and honest with the people who depend on it.

1. 1.1

   Weekend Commissioners Court sessions with public comment, at times working people can attend. Business brunch before court, community lunch after.

2. 1.2

   Infrastructure projects finish on time and on budget, with the numbers public.

3. 1.3

   Livestream and archive every Commissioners Court meeting. Publish agendas and supporting documents in advance. Post the county budget and every county contract where the public can read them. Regular town halls and office hours.

Community Support

Denton County needs a modern community support system that strengthens food security, expands shelter capacity, and builds real pathways out of homelessness. We should partner directly with Tarrant Area Food Bank North, local shelters, mental health providers, and transportation agencies so families and vulnerable residents can reliably reach the services they need. Data driven planning and shared outcome tracking ensure resources flow to the neighborhoods and programs with the highest documented need. By expanding evidence based jail programs and improving reentry coordination, Denton County can reduce recidivism and build a safer, more stable community for everyone.

1. 2.1

   A public county hospital with mental health and addiction treatment centers attached. Built with local, state, and federal money. Any new taxes start with businesses, and nobody making under $100K pays more. If funding falls short, audit existing county contracts before raising taxes on working families.

2. 2.2

   Three free meals a day for every kid. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, using federal grant dollars we already paid for.

3. 2.3

   Around the clock shelter capacity, run with nonprofit partners.

4. 2.4

   Businesses donate surplus food instead of trashing it, with the county supporting and funding the logistics so the load doesn't fall on cities and ISDs.

Elections & Voting

Denton County needs to strengthen election access by aligning precincts with real population patterns, expanding rural sites, and updating polling locations in fast growing areas. We must protect nonpartisan election staff, publish clear testing and audit information, and standardize procedures so every polling place follows the same rules. Voters will benefit from year round education, clear identification guidance, expanded language resources, and strong accessibility standards for disabled residents. All precinct, polling, and administrative decisions will follow Texas Election Code requirements and be explained publicly to maintain transparency and trust.

Public Safety

1. 4.1

   End the county's 287(g) agreement. Local law enforcement spends local resources on local safety.

2. 4.2

   Expand evidence based jail programs and improve reentry coordination.

Veterans

1. 5.1

   Veterans get the respect and care we earned. Care, housing, and jobs.