Election
BY VANESSA HOLT
BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN
KEY: *Incumbent
Montgomery County Precinct 3, justice of the peace, Republican primary
Montgomery County Commissioner, Precinct 2, Republican primary
What would your top priorities be if elected?
How will you work with state and local entities regarding issues such as transportation and public safety? I will continue working closely with TxDOT, regional planning organizations, law enforcement agencies and local governments. Many transportation and public safety solutions require cooperation, shared funding and long-term coordination to deliver projects that improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen emergency response capabilities. I will partner closely with [Texas Department of Transportation] and local agencies through consultative oversight to improve transportation safety and congestion. I’ll prioritize county spending to address access, bottlenecks and hazards, while collaborating across federal, state and local entities on a multicounty master water management plan supporting ood control, drainage and long-term resiliency.
What would your top priorities be if elected?
What are the biggest challenges facing Precinct 3? Increased case lings requiring a need for more clerks and implementing legislative laws requiring more training. We had a 4,500 caseload increase in 2025 for a total of just over 34,000 cases. We have 17 clerks who are asked to manage roughly 2,000 cases a year, up from 1,500 cases in 2023.
I started the process of JP3 court being recognized by Texas Judicial Council as Judicial Center of Excellence. Centered around four performance areas: governance; access and fairness; data-driven case ow management; court operations; and ve compliance areas: judicial reporting, court security, court collection, indigent defense, guardianship fraud and abuse prevention. Implement meaningful programs for juveniles— helping redirect them before small mistakes turn into lifelong consequences. Clear the backlog of cases and make the court operate more e ciently. Restore accessibility and morale by o ering more exible dockets for working families, improving communication and refocusing the court on the people it serves.
My top priorities are supporting law enforcement; maintaining and improving roads; managing growth responsibly; and protecting taxpayers. That includes funding public safety needs; completing voter- approved infrastructure projects; improving mobility and evacuation routes; and continuing a disciplined budget approach that keeps the county’s tax rate as low as possible.
Jay Mac Sanders* Occupation & Experience: Montgomery County Precinct 3 justice of the peace; preside over 7th busiest Texas court www.judgesanders.org
Charlie Riley* Occupation & Experience: county commissioner; 13-year Precinct 2 operations manager; Magnolia ISD trustee, several past nonpro t board… www.charlieriley.org Bob Harvey Experience: executive leader with full P&L, served on eight boards of directors, including president director roles ... www.bobharveyfortexas.com
Precinct 3 faces rapid population growth, increasing civil, criminal and tra c caseloads. The county added a second courtroom to meet these demands. As justice of the peace, I will remain present and engaged to ensure e cient justice and e ective service for Montgomery County residents.
My top priorities are accountability and transparency: commissioning independent nancial, compliance and ethics forensic audits; and conducting thorough contract performance reviews using respected national auditors to ensure taxpayer dollars are protected and used e ectively.
Brittany Gable-Hale Occupation & Experience: experienced teacher; mom/wife; microbiology B.S.; community advocate; conservative www.votebrittanyjp3.com
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