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David Thacker
Experience:
Worked in Texas Department of Corrections, worked for Brazoria County Sheriff's Department
Occupation:
Constable for [Brazoria County] Precinct 1
Candidate Website:
N/A
Contact Information:
979-848-7928
Why are you running for Brazoria County commissioner?
I want to advocate for the employees of Brazoria County.
What are the biggest issues currently facing Brazoria County?
I believe we need to work with our state legislators to have an appraisal district reform.
How will you work with your colleagues on the court to serve Brazoria County?
As an elected constable, I already work with commissioners and the county judge. But sometimes you may have to make your best informed decision.
Mike Meadors
Experience:
40 years of business management including private sector, publicly held company and current small business ...
Occupation:
Owner, Surfside Loco LLC, Surfside, TX
Candidate Website:
https://www.mikemeadors.net
Contact Information:
713-213-5593
Why are you running for Brazoria County commissioner?
Make a difference by increasing county services to tax payers and lowering taxes.
What are the biggest issues currently facing Brazoria County?
Excessive taxes, increasing criminal activity, deteriorating infrastructure.
How will you work with your colleagues on the court to serve Brazoria County?
Teamwork can achieve more than any one person, although Precinct 1 will be my priority.
Jay Burridge
Experience:
Fourth-generation Brazoria County resident, fourth-generation successful small business owner, veteran U.S. Navy, Master ...
Occupation:
Peace officer
Candidate Website:
https://www.voteburridge2024.com
Contact Information:
979-236-3351
Why are you running for Brazoria County commissioner?
I am running for Precinct 1 commissioner to promote positive change in Brazoria County. My platform is based on what I call my three T's. Tax relief, transparency, and term limits (self-imposed two-term limit).
What are the biggest issues currently facing Brazoria County?
Rising taxes are one of the most important issues facing Brazoria County residents. We can provide taxpayer relief by controlling wasteful spending and maintaining budgetary compliance.
How will you work with your colleagues on the court to serve Brazoria County?
I plan to work with all members of the Brazoria County Commissioners Court to promote positive results for the citizens without compromising my core values and the promises that I am making to the constituents who elect me.
Ted Broaddus
Experience:
B.S. engineering technology, Texas A&M University, certified purchasing manager, engineering design, project management, fleet management
Occupation:
Project manager
Candidate Website:
N/A
Contact Information:
979-487-9445
Why are you running for Brazoria County commissioner?
I feel like I am the most qualified candidate and am concerned about the direction our country is headed under the current radical leftist administration, and want to do my part to insure that it doesn’t happen here in Brazoria County.
What are the biggest issues currently facing Brazoria County?
I think the biggest issues facing our county are managing growth, insuring no tax increases, road and bridge project management, improving the repairs and ongoing maintenance of our county boat ramps, acting as an effective liaison with all levels of government, and representing constituents when powerful special interests are involved.
How will you work with your colleagues on the court to serve Brazoria County?
I have extensive experience working with teams. … In order for any team to be effective you have to work together for a common goal, know how to research and collect proper data, know how to analyze that data, and use sound judgment to present a course of action. ...
