Election
BY GABBY BAILEY
Denton County Commissioners Court, Precinct 4, Republican party KEY : *Incumbent
David Wylie Occupation & experience: application developer; systems architect; precinct chair and election judge; State Republican Executive Committee member www. wyliefordenton. com
Valerie Roehrs Occupation & experience: Business owner and rancher; 38 years business experience; MBA Principled leadership
Gerard Hudspeth Occupation & experience: Sales; council member for three years, mayor for over five years, former
Dianne Edmondson* Occupation & experience: Denton County Commissioner, Precinct 4;
I completed many road projects and passed the lowest property tax rate in 40 years www.dianne4 commissioner4.com
Denton GOP precinct chair www. gerardfordenton. com
delivering results with integrity and accountability www.voteroehrs. com
The threat of the Islamization of Texas is being felt even here in Denton County. We need a commissioner who isn’t afraid to stand up to protect us from these threats. Ensuring that growth is done right is the only way to protect the quality of life in Denton County. Why are you running for office?
I’m a lifelong conservative, rancher and business owner with decades of corporate and small-business experience, and a longtime Denton County resident. Precinct 4 faces rapid growth and needs principled, full-time leadership. I’ll fight for fiscal discipline, public safety, responsible infrastructure and transparent government—putting taxpayers and Denton County families first.
I am running to bring proven, conservative leadership to the county commission. As a lifelong Denton resident and mayor, I understand our unique challenges. I was selected to Trump’s America First Mayor Council for championing fiscal responsibility, protecting our taxpayers and ensuring Denton County remains the best place to live.
I pledge to continue the conservative policies of the court, keep property taxes low and spend tax dollars wisely. There are many road projects to finish and a county fire protection plan to implement. Voters can check my list of accomplishments on my website. I will bring results, not rhetoric.
What are the biggest challenges facing the county?
Out of control growth, taxes and external threats to our way of life are the biggest challenge facing Denton County.
Denton County’s biggest challenges are managing rapid growth while maintaining safe roads, reliable transportation infrastructure and strong public safety. We must plan responsibly, invest wisely and live within our means. Fiscal discipline and active community engagement are essential to ensure growth strengthens—not strains—our quality of life.
Denton County faces three critical hurdles: rising property taxes that burden families, severe traffic congestion caused by rapid population growth and the need for increased public safety. We must proactively manage our growth to ensure it doesn’t outpace our infrastructure or compromise the safety of our neighborhoods.
The two biggest issues are public safety and taxes.
Having the courage to say no to developers who want to insert Sharia Law or simply overload our infrastructure by building homes before the roads are built. How do you plan to address these issues?
I’ll prioritize proactive planning, data-driven infrastructure investment and coordination with cities, Texas Department of Transportation and first responders. By focusing on congestion relief, road safety, and emergency readiness—while demanding fiscal discipline and transparency—we can manage growth responsibly. Ongoing community engagement will guide decisions and ensure taxpayer dollars deliver real results.
I will prioritize a low tax rate by streamlining county government and eliminating waste. To fix traffic, I’ll leverage regional partnerships to accelerate road projects. Furthermore, I will ensure our sheriff’s department has the advanced resources and full support necessary to keep our growing community safe and secure.
We have lowered the county tax rate annually, now at its lowest in 40 years. I pledge to continue that trend. I fully support public safety provided by our sheriff and other first responders. I pledge to continue supporting our law enforcement personnel and completing projects for road safety.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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