As Parmer County Commissioner and this year’s president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, I am especially excited to welcome April as County Government Month. This month gives us a meaningful opportunity not just to recognize the work we do, but to actively celebrate it and share it with the people we serve and lead. County government is often … [Read more...] about Lead, Engage, Celebrate
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Champions Adapt
The theme I’ve chosen for this year’s conference is Champions Adapt. But, what’s in the theme? For me, I picked this up from my tennis coach during a lesson several years ago. We were going over my last league match – the score, things I did well, things I need to improve upon – and I remember commenting on what a windy day it was, but that I kind of embraced it and actually … [Read more...] about Champions Adapt
A Call for Continued Leadership
The 87th Legislature was as we expected it to be. Participation from not only Judges and Commissioners, but sheriffs, treasurers, other elected officials, and association representatives helped us to stay engaged in order to have our voices heard. All of us together challenged those who wished to silence us. Even the legislators themselves, though some may not publicly … [Read more...] about A Call for Continued Leadership
Commissioners Court Leadership Academy
Class IX Applications Open Nov. 1, Due Jan. 15
“Each session is designed to provide you the opportunity to gain knowledge and learn how to use that knowledge to make you a better servant leader.” Oldham County Judge Don R. Allred, CCLA Class I, 2005-2006 The Commissioners Court Leadership Academy (CCLA) is now accepting applications for Class IX. CCLA, a two-year, advanced leadership development program for … [Read more...] about Commissioners Court Leadership Academy
The Value of Servant Leadership
Greetings from Cherokee County. It is a humbling honor to have been elected and to be trusted to serve as the new secretary/treasurer for the North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. I look forward to the knowledge I will gain from the opportunity to work with Polk County Judge Sydney Brown Murphy, Cass County Commissioner Paul Cothren, Cooke … [Read more...] about The Value of Servant Leadership