Sad and Blue in District 2

The Problems the Incumbent Commissioner Has Been Hiding

For four years, the incumbent commissioner has operated inside a 5–0 One-Party Machine with almost no real opposition or independent oversight. He has used that lack of accountability to hide higher taxes, hundreds of millions in new debt passed without voter approval, weakened election security, personal conflicts of interest, and ties to networks tied to organizations designated as terrorist groups by Texas leaders.

This site exists to document what the incumbent doesn’t want the people of District 2 to know — using only public records, official documents, and primary sources. It is not a campaign site. It is a resource for voters who want the full picture.

In 1776 we fought to be citizens, not subjects.

WALLET

Approved $350 million in new debt through Certificates of Obligation without voter approval — a burden that will cost taxpayers $700 million with interest. Because District 2 carries a disproportionate share of the county’s tax burden, our district alone is shouldering about $280 million of that cost. That’s approximately $1,300 per person — or $2,600 if you’re married.

Voted to place a permanent new property tax on the November ballot to generate roughly $103 million annually for homelessness programs. District 2 would shoulder approximately 40% of that new permanent cost.

Proposed raising landlord eviction fees from $70 to $400 to help fund deflection centers, effectively taxing property owners to pay for government programs.

Used taxpayer money for special housing deals that create large private subsidies while attaching government restrictions to homeownership.

Supported property tax increases while District 2 residents face rising costs.

Backed major spending increases on Parkland Hospital and human services without requiring stronger oversight or measurable results.

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SAFETY

Failed to hold the Sheriff accountable on immigration enforcement and cooperation with federal authorities, while advising residents not to open the door if ICE comes.

Opposed reforms to protect property owners from squatters and illegal encampments while prioritizing taxpayer-funded services over enforcement.

Publicly opposed the City of Dallas HERO public-safety and accountability amendments that sought to require a minimum of 4,000 police officers, increase funding for police pay and pensions, and give residents greater ability to hold city government accountable.

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Trust

Radical Associations

Advanced the Red-Green Alliance

Used his official position and taxpayer-funded communications to promote networks tied to organizations designated as terrorist groups by Texas leaders. He publicly bragged about establishing polling locations at these institutions because they helped his party win close races.

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Election Integrity Failures

Attacked Your Right to a Private Ballot

Attacked precinct-based voting and the private ballot while defending a countywide system that weakened election audits. During the March 2026 Primary, thousands of voters — including over 7,000 Democrats — had their right to a private ballot stripped away under the system he supported.

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Ethical Concerns and Conflicts

Law Firm Conflicts & Insider Deals

Operates a law firm that practices in courts funded by the Commissioners Court while maintaining a close personal relationship with County Judge Clay Jenkins, who referred to him as “my friend and my lawyer” during his swearing-in ceremony.

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Wallet

Fiscal Irresponsibility

$350 Million in Hidden Debt

Approved $350 million in new debt through Certificates of Obligation without voter approval — debt that will cost taxpayers $700 million with interest. Because District 2 carries a disproportionate share of the county’s tax burden (roughly 40%), our district alone is shouldering about $280 million of that total cost. For the average taxpayer in District 2, that works out to approximately $1,300 per person — or $2,600 if you’re married. The Commissioners Court has repeatedly treated District 2 like its personal ATM while supporting property tax increases on residents.

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Health, Human Services & Parkland

Expanding Government

Backed major spending increases on Parkland and human services without requiring stronger oversight, independent audits, or measurable results for taxpayers.

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The One-Party Machine

The Root Cause

All of the problems above stem from the same source.

The incumbent has operated inside a 5–0 One-Party Machine with virtually no real opposition or independent oversight. This closed system has allowed questionable spending, conflicts of interest, weakened election safeguards, and radical associations to continue for years with little transparency or accountability.

The One-Party Machine — How a lack of opposition and heavy use of executive session has enabled years of unaccountable decisions that hurt District 2.

Transparency Note:
All claims are backed by official records and primary sources. See the Evidence page.

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