The details
The position is currently held by Republican KP George, who is running for reelection. For more election coverage and candidate Q&As, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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 information about voting in Fort Bend County, visit www.fortbendcountytx.gov.
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Daryl Aaron
Occupation & Experience:
35 years U.S. Army: enlisted/officer, retired Attorney: semi-retired 25 years Honeywell International; retired
Candidate Website:
www.darylaaron.com
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
To offer Fort Bend County residents a better choice. I believe my military leadership expertise coupled with my legal background make me the best candidate. This election is not about education but leadership. The county employs experts in the required fields but lacks leadership to effectively/efficiently guide the organization.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
I have been in leadership positions since enlisting in the U.S. Army. I have trained large organizations to lead large organizations. I have direct experience in homeland security, emergency services and veterans services. The county judge has direct responsibility over these departments as shown on the county’s organization chart.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
Bring integrity and transparency back to the county; stop the budget deficits and “right size” the budget; stop casually using eminent domain; review all infrastructure plans; review all homeland security plans; address the veterans service’s deficiencies; address the concerns of animal rights groups.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
Immediately stop the budget deficits; identify and eliminate unnecessary expenditures; eliminate the county’s debt as quickly as practicable; ensure the county has the right number of personnel on staff with reductions or transfers as necessary; continue investing in infrastructure (maximize use of state/federal dollars); identify new sources of revenue.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
Balance the public’s ability to provide necessary services with private development through resource optimization. Review the strategic comprehensive land use plans for meeting the increased demand on water and utilities. Review performance standards to protect health, safety and the environment. Review requirements for zoning changes. Review long term bond requirements.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Use a data-driven approach identifying areas with favorable conditions for growth; promote existing tourism and seek out additions; foster innovation; seek commercial operations that diversify the tax base; engage with manufacturing businesses and promote FBC as the best location to establish operations; seek the right commercial/residential tax base ratio.
Kenneth Omoruyi
Occupation & Experience:
Husband, father of triplets, CPA [Certified Public Accountant] firm owner, educator, tax advisor, ex. Schlumberger, governor’s appointee
Candidate Website:
www.kennethforfortbend.com
Contact Information:
281-646-1211
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
Fort Bend deserves fiscally responsible leadership with proven experience. As a CPA, business owner, college educator and Texas governor appointee, I understand how to manage taxpayer dollars efficiently while delivering essential services. I'm running to bring transparency, accountability and sound financial stewardship to county government for all Fort Bend families.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
With over a decade of experience as a CPA, I've managed complex budgets, payroll and financial operations. My Texas Governor appointment demonstrates trusted public service experience. Combined with my business leadership, community involvement and commitment to transparent governance, I bring the fiscal expertise and accountability Fort Bend County desperately needs.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
Priorities: Fiscal responsibility, debt reduction and tax mitigation for Fort Bend families. We'll implement transparent budgeting practices and eliminate wasteful spending. With integrity at the core of my leadership, I'm committed to restoring public confidence through accountable governance that puts taxpayers first and ensures every county dollar is spent wisely.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
Fort Bend County's budget must prioritize its core mission—public safety, infrastructure and emergency preparedness. These essential services protect our families and communities. We'll ensure transparent spending, improved efficiency and reduced debt while maintaining these critical functions. Our disciplined, accountable governance system will utilize every taxpayer dollar to maximize value.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
As we approach one million residents, we must strategically plan infrastructure expansion, improve emergency response capacity and ensure public safety resources keep pace with growth. We'll implement data-driven budgeting to anticipate needs, partner with municipalities on regional solutions and attract quality development that increases our tax base without burdening taxpayers.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Economic development requires business-friendly policies, streamlined permitting and infrastructure that attracts quality employers. As a business owner, I understand what it takes for companies to thrive. We'll promote strategic partnerships, leverage our diverse workforce, reduce regulatory barriers and ensure Fort Bend remains competitive for jobs that strengthen our community prosperity.
Melissa M. Wilson
Occupation & Experience:
Real Estate/Insurance broker/builder, 20 years; business management degree, HR [human resources] minor
Candidate Website:
www.melissamechelle.org
Contact Information:
409-234-0499
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
I am running for Fort Bend County Judge to serve as the county’s qualified CEO, making public safety the first priority with competitive sheriff funding, protecting children and victims in our courts, ensuring responsible development with citizen input on eminent domain and cutting government costs.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
As county judge and county manager, I bring proven skills in development, construction, insurance, finance, contracts and staff leadership, with clear understanding of engineering, infrastructure costs and responsible use of taxpayer funds to retain talent and manage departments effectively.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
My priorities are public safety, county growth initiatives that attract new businesses, balancing and reducing the budget, auditing departments, reviving stalled infrastructure projects and funding community organizations so our courts and judges continue serving residents effectively.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
County budget priorities must align staffing with actual demand, expand income-generating initiatives that bring new funding into Fort Bend and eliminate spending that is neither revenue producing nor tied to a direct, measurable need of the taxpayer.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
I will meet with the sheriff to assess services and facilities required for maximum public safety, work directly with Austin officials to secure priority access to TxDOT funding, and urge the Toll Road Authority to weigh resident input before rural expansions while supporting essential county buildings for growth.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Leveraging established commercial real-estate relationships, I will attract national brands, developers, and new business to Fort Bend’s thousands of acres of untapped land for entertainment, retail and thriving master-planned communities, reducing the tax burden while strengthening our schools, ministries and local economy.
Daniel Wong
Occupation & Experience:
CEO, Tolunay Wong Engineers; former Sugar Land City Council member; Texas Higher Education Coordinating board
Candidate Website:
www.danielowong.com
Contact Information:
713-855-1701
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
I am running to restore professionalism, decorum and public trust in county government while providing steady, experienced leadership as Fort Bend grows. The county needs ethical, results driven leadership that protects taxpayers, prioritizes public safety and infrastructure, manages growth responsibly, and ends corruption and political infighting.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
I bring proven executive leadership to county government. As a PhD engineer, successful business owner, former Sugar Land City Council member and Texas Higher Education Coordinating board member, I oversee budgets far larger than the county’s and manage complex operations with accountability, discipline and results.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
My top priorities are public safety, responsible growth, infrastructure planning, flood mitigation and fiscal responsibility. I will focus on lowering property taxes, controlling spending and ensuring county services keep pace with growth without raising taxes or expanding government beyond its proper role.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
The county must focus on core services such as law enforcement, infrastructure, flood control and emergency management. Too many families are making difficult spending decisions after massive property tax increases over the past eight years, so the budget must emphasize discipline, efficiency, transparency and meaningful tax relief for taxpayers.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
I will focus on long term infrastructure planning, coordinated transportation investment, expanded public safety capacity and data driven decisions. By partnering with state and federal leaders, I will secure outside funding to manage growth responsibly while protecting quality of life and easing the tax burden on homeowners.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
I will make Fort Bend a truly business friendly county by streamlining regulations, investing in infrastructure and partnering with employers. By restoring credibility, stability and ethical leadership, we can attract jobs here, not lose them to Harris or surrounding counties, and create long term economic growth for our residents.
KP George
Occupation & Experience:
Fort Bend County judge (7 years), FBISD school trustee (5 years), financial planner (25 years)
Candidate Website:
www.kpgeorge.com
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
I was elected Fort Bend County Judge in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. During Hurricane Harvey I saw deficiencies in county services and ran to improve those services, especially in the area of emergency management. Since then, Fort Bend’s emergency management has become one of the best in the state.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
I am the most experienced and qualified candidate in this race because I have already been doing the job for seven years. I know the job, I have built relationships with stakeholders, I understand the budget and complex county processes and I require no “on-the-job training” like the other candidates.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
My priorities have remained consistent throughout my seven years as county judge. They are to provide for public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvement and mobility, while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. I am proud that we have met these priorities without a tax-rate increase since I took office.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
Public safety is the top priority. Next, we must fund mobility. Finally, we must invest in economic development to attract employers to Fort Bend. Over the last 7 years, we have secured over $600 million in grants to supplement these priorities and will continue to go after every available dollar.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
I have spent the last seven years preparing for this milestone. Preparations include building a robust emergency management system and state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center, building a new law enforcement training center, keeping ahead of mobility challenges, implementing drainage and erosion mitigation projects and fully funding and supporting law enforcement.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
In 2022 I led the effort to create an Office of Economic Development to bring business and tourism to Fort Bend County to increase the tax base and create jobs. Since then, they have generated nearly $2 billion in economic development commitments. Economic development is vital to our future growth.
