In a small-population county, one of the struggles I seem to face in my role as county commissioner is giving my constituents the knowledge of exactly what my job consists of and what they can do to help me in my job. Many commissioners wish the public was not so involved in the process of county government; however, on occasion I find myself wanting the involvement of local … [Read more...] about Commissioner Encourages Public Input
Officially Speaking
Officially Speaking
The Panama Canal Visit: An Open Eye for Future Opportunities for Our Region By Nueces County Judge Loyd Neal Last November, I was part of a delegation of 17 people representing the Port of Corpus Christi (Port), Coastal Bend-area governments, and the Port of San Antonio that visited the Panamá Canal to reassure the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Port of … [Read more...] about Officially Speaking
New State Officer Welcomes Leadership Role
By Lubbock County Commissioner Patti Jones, Newly Elected Second Vice President, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Let me begin by saying I am very humbled to have been chosen to serve as second vice president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. I know quite a few of you from around the State, and I look forward to meeting … [Read more...] about New State Officer Welcomes Leadership Role
New Officer Eager to Serve Region, Home County
Before serving Nacogdoches County as a commissioner, I was a fireman for the city of Nacogdoches, retiring after 22 years of service. I served on the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Board, the United Way Board, the Small Development Council, and numerous other boards which gave me the opportunity to meet with a diverse group of people throughout the county. I am … [Read more...] about New Officer Eager to Serve Region, Home County