Susan Fletcher, Mark Reid talk backgrounds, Precinct 1 priorities
Susan Fletcher and Mark Reid will face off in the Republican primary runoff election for the Collin County Precinct 1 commissioner seat. Early voting is May 19–23, and election day is May 27.
Mark Reid
Why do you want to serve as Precinct 1 Commissioner?
"I am currently honored to serve as the Precinct 1 commissioner. Collin County is the fastest-growing county in the state. This growth brings tremendous opportunities and challenges. Yet, we have one of the lowest tax rates in the state along with award-winning county services. This is the result of fiscally responsible leadership that looks out for the hard-working taxpayers of Collin County. As a businessman I want to apply my common-sense, executive-level business experience, to the business of running the county. In doing so I want to build on recent conservative reforms that will maintain our low tax rate, provide career opportunities for our employees, and most importantly continue to provide the outstanding county services that the citizens of Collin County deserve now and for decades to come."
What in your background qualifies you for the position?
"The commissioner's office is an executive-level position responsible for a $280 million county budget, and for the policies that determine the quality of county services and the taxes that the county collects to pay for these services. This is precisely what I have been doing for the last three decades as president and CEO of a successful, multimillion dollar company I founded.
Additionally, I have extensive volunteer leadership experience in community, church, university, professional and political organizations. Beginning in college, I've both volunteered and led dozens of boards, committees and organizations. This experience gives me the background needed to form collaborative efforts and build consensus around solutions that are necessary in public policy discussions."
