When did you take office? Jan. 1, 2015 As “they” say, hindsight is 20/20, As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you have learned? Everyone is important, from the Commissioners and elected officials to the janitors/maintenance people, and they should be treated that way. Keep everyone informed of what is going on, good … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from Medina County Judge Chris Schuchart
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Words of Wisdom from Young County Judge John Bullock
As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you learned? Even though the obvious makes perfect sense, is practical, and is the least costly, don’t assume the rest of the Commissioners Court (or even the majority) will support it. All the routine and procedural matters will be unified while the new substantial/impactful matters … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from Young County Judge John Bullock
Words of Wisdom with Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks
When did you take office? I took office as County Judge for Cass County on Jan. 1, 2015. Prior to becoming County Judge, I served as District Clerk for seven terms beginning Jan. 1, 1987. As “they” say, hindsight is 20/20. As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you learned? Looking back at my nine terms in elected … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom with Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks
Words of Wisdom from Franklin County Commissioner Larkin Jumper
Lessons learned: I had over 40 years of business experience when I took office, and it was like starting over with all of the governmental do’s and don’ts. As an elected official, everything you say and do in Commissioners Court is a public record, and everything you do in your daily duties is subject to governmental regulations. Transparency is a must at all … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from Franklin County Commissioner Larkin Jumper
Words of Wisdom from Fannin County Commissioner Jerry Magness
As “they” say, hindsight is 20/20. As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you learned? I learned to give myself time to stop, listen, and watch how the government system works. It is not like a private business. Transparency is key in all that you do. Take it before the Commissioners Court and discuss the issue. … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from Fannin County Commissioner Jerry Magness