Incumbent commissioner Darrell Hale faces challenger Yvette Johnson. Hale was elected in November 2018 filling the unexpired term of Chris Hill, who had been elected county judge.
Eligible McKinney residents have until Oct. 7 to register to vote, and early voting starts Oct. 21 and ends Nov. 1. Election Day is Nov. 5.
What they're saying
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Darrell Hale*
Experience:
West Point Army veteran, engineer, problem-solver, MBA, businessman, Christian, family man with four daughters
Occupation:
Commissioner
Candidate Website:
https://www.darrellhale.org
Why are you running?
I am running to continue to serve our county and country. I have been given a great education by my county and country and want to continue to serve the citizens and be a problem solver.
What are you hoping to accomplish if elected?
I will work with TXDoT to continue to invest in highways and mobility infrastructure to provide freedom of movement to the citizens. Also, our county has been blessed with great infrastructure for the last twenty years but now we must prepare for the next twenty years.
What will you bring to this office in terms of your qualifications or perspective?
I have been the sitting commissioner for the past six years. I am a West Point graduate and now an MBA graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas. I have experience as a small business owner for six years as well as being a telecom executive.
What are the biggest issues facing the district today, and how do you plan to address them if elected?
Growth drives service needs. We need to make sure we have enough sheriff's deputies and detention officers. We need to have enough judges and the constables to serve the papers for them and the clerks to support. We address these needs yearly during our budget decisions.
Yvette Johnson
Experience:
20+ years of finance experience managing budgets, ensuring responsible financial decisions and solving complex problems
Occupation:
Finance deal manager
Candidate Website:
https://www.yvettejfortexas.com
Why are you running?
I have two boys and when they start families, I want them to consider Collin County as a place to call home. How we handle growth, infrastructure, public safety, and cybersecurity will play a role in their decision. I’m running to move our county forward and make it a place ...
What are you hoping to accomplish if elected?
I want to bring new perspectives to the Commissioners Court and advocate for the issues that matter most to our residents. From investing in infrastructure and public health to promoting growth and opportunity. I am committed to building a thriving community.
What will you bring to this office in terms of your qualifications or perspective?
With 20+ years in finance and living in Collin County, I want to bring my education and experience to this role and focus on the County’s growth, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, while ensuring that our resident’s voice is always represented in our county.
What are the biggest issues facing the district today, and how do you plan to address them if elected?
The major challenge is balancing the county’s present needs while focusing on the future. Goals include: Growth-responsible long term planning while maintaining our community goals; Infrastructure-road expansion while committing to research future needs for public transit, hospitals, and public services; Cybersecurity-work with cybersecurity experts to ensure the county is protected ...
