Election
BY CARSON WEAVER
KEY: D Democrat R Republican *Incumbent
Fort Bend County, Precinct 3 commissioner
What experience do you have that would help you in this role? I have served as Fort Bend County’s Precinct 3 commissioner for 25-plus years, reducing the tax rate and saving taxpayers $1 billion. Known as “The Taxpayers Best Friend,” I’ve enhanced safety, fought human tra cking, expanded law enforcement and secured millions in revenue while building bipartisan relationships to bene t residents.
Why did you decide to run in this election? I’ve contributed signi cantly to creating a safe, family- and business-friendly county, and I aim to protect and enhance these qualities. With rapid population growth, signi cant work remains to ensure our county stays a wonderful place to live, and I believe I’m best quali ed to lead us through these challenges.
Taral Patel Occupation & experience: local business owner; homegrown and local; Fort Bend County judge’s chief of sta ; Texas House legislative director www.taralpateltx.com Andy Meyers* Occupation & experience: incumbent, former certi ed public accountant, held corporate nancial roles, real estate developer and cost 281-238-1403 www.andymeyers.com
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I’m a proud product of Fort Bend [County]—since elementary school. I served as our [county judge’s] chief of sta during the pandemic, major oods, winter storms and helped bring Amazon, Tesla and major employers. I’m running because we need bold and innovative ideas to prepare for our growing and diverse future.
As the only candidate that has worked at every level of government and in the private sector, I’m excited to bring my experience to help our families stay safe and our businesses thrive. With our growth, it’s important to bring fresh leadership and new ideas to help Fort Bend’s future.
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