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Submitted by john wertz on 2020-02-09 14:24:30

Pros

Dedicated professional of 19 yrs in position.
Knows the constitutional provision for his department is for Process Serving and has, by and large, stuck to that.
Very cognizant about not growing his department beyond process serving, except for a position or two, saving the taxpayer money.
Comfortable with the current operation and expects that office will continue to run smoothly without substantial changes.
Not part of the establishment

Cons

Staying on largely as a favor to other friends/employees who are also nearing retirement. Basically, a short timer whether now or next election
Overstaffed to accomplish their constitutional duties. Has too many supervisors. Over the years has grown a bureaucracy.
We elected a countywide Sheriff to do policing. The constables' office needs to focus on servicing the needs of the courts.
Only needs a staff of 6 to 7 instead of the 18 employees he has now to accomplish the constitutional duties. This is one reason why our county taxes are double other peer counties.
We need to transfer these excessive employees to the Sheriff and allow him consolidate these redundant functions and gain efficiencies.
Ineffective in resolving significant communication issues with the Conroe City Police Department.