In writing these monthly columns, I’m reminded how quickly time goes by. Fortunately, topics are readily available to write about in our world. This month, I would like to share encouraging news with our CJCAT members. The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Board recently met in person – always better dialogue than virtually. We had a positive and important meeting and … [Read more...] about Informed Leadership
From the President
Electric Generation, Distribution
As I write this a month early to get it in this publication, already our new year has started off with frigid temperatures reminding us of last year’s historic arctic event. My crystal ball is a little cloudy, so it just leaves one guessing how we prepare for what we don’t know; this applies to so many decisions we all deal with in our day-to-day roles. I’d like … [Read more...] about Electric Generation, Distribution
Extraordinary Leadership
Dade Phelan, serving his first year as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, cannot be overlooked or viewed as only a mere success for conservative movement on behalf of Republican policies. Speaker Phelan used a bipartisan approach despite pressure from those who wished to silence our voice and remove our right to representation. His approach seemed to resonate … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Leadership
Pause in Reverence
As the weeks have passed, we as county officials have been involved in things that most of us never could have imagined. As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to subside, let us not forget one of the most important dates that we as Americans recognize each year: Memorial Day. For so many of us, there are mixed meanings that come with the last Monday of each May that is known as … [Read more...] about Pause in Reverence
From the President – July 2014
INDEPENDENCE: the freedom from the control, influence, support, aid or the like, of others.* July Fourth is celebrated as a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, declaring our independence from Great Britain. The Fourth of July is usually associated with fireworks, picnics, parades, barbeques, … [Read more...] about From the President – July 2014
