Have you ever been arrested? Ever had any tax liens? If so, start & resolution dates?
No.
What are the three main reasons you are running for this office? Do you see any potential conflicts of interest?
- Commitment to Public Service.
- Passion for Law Enforcement.
- A Desire to Keep our Community Safe.
- I have no conflicts of interest with this position.
What are the three main reasons you are running for this office? Do you see any potential conflicts of interest?
- Licensed Peace Officer since 1988
- Over 3200 hours of certified law enforcement training
- Certifications include, but are not limited to: Drug Recognition Expert by the US Department of Transportation, certification from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Clandestine Laboratory Investigator, Site Safety and Tactical Officer, DEA International Drug Unit Commander’s Academy, graduate of the FBI National Academy.
What do you see as the 3 major challenges for your office over this next term?
- Maximizing Efficiency
- Increased Community Involvement
- Addressing the Mental Health Challenges by a Growing Population
What goals do you have in mind, if you are elected, and to which you want to be measured against in the coming term?
- Officers doing more with less
- More involvement and presence in the community
Are the United States and Texas constitutions living documents? Please answer in the context of Progressivism versus Originalism.
No.
What is the job of a Constable?
To deliver If strings are attached and unreasonable mandates required, I would be opposed to federal money. I prefer local money, local policies and local control.
Civic, Political or union organization or individuals to whom you have contributed (five years):
- Numerous Republican Elected Officials including: County Attorney JD Lambright, District Attorny Brett Ligon, Sheriff Tommy Gage.
Please describe the best way for the average voter to determine which candidate for this office is best.
Qualifications, experience and reputation.
Where do you think the possibility for corruption resides in county government? How would you handle it in your department, even if you think there is none?
I would work closely with the county attorney and district attorney if I thought anything inappropriate was occurring within my department, and I would encourage all staff to do the same.
How many hours a week working cases does it take to be a "good" law enforcement officer?
Until the job is done.
How many days off per year should the officeholder of this position take to learn (seminars & workshops) or teach (give educational or motivational talks) or network with other county officials?
I cannot speak to the functions of Sheriff.
What have you done to prepare for serving in this role?
Training and qualifications in the field of law enforcement make me uniquely qualified, but in addition to that I’ve sought shared practices that can improve the Constable’s office and have made it a priority to listen to constituents and community leaders to better understand their concerns and ideas on how to improve the office.
Who is endorsing you and what is their relationship to you?
Sheriff Tommy Gage, Sheriff Clint McRae (Walker County), Sheriff Greg Capers (San Jacinto County), Constable David Hill – all colleagues who’ve seen firsthand my passion for and ability in law enforcement.
