Jenifer Rene Pool (Democrat)

Top priorities: repairing the Addicks and Barker reservoirs, increase funding for hospitals, education jeniferrenepool.nationbuilder.com

Why are you running for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner?

I am running to make a difference in Harris County for the people. With increased flooding and more communities being built in Harris County, we need the right decisions for our community. I am ready to reallocate resources away from the very generous Commissioners Court’s general fund to long-requested infrastructure improvement of the dams and other structures, protecting families and properties.

What would be your top objectives if elected?

[My top objectives would be] repair[ing] the Addicks and Barker Cypress dams; build[ing] the recommended Katy Prairie flood berm; work[ing] with the other commissioners to prioritize services and education over punitive policing and incarceration; increas[ing] spending to our hospitals and communities by taking funds from the overfunded jails and courts and coordinat[ing] with the city to maximize results from our city and county tax dollars.

Are there any particular projects or services that you would like to see 2015 bond money invested in?

[I would like to see] the Brays Bayou project, energy corridor flood plan and Langham Creek expansion [receive bond money].

Steve Radack (Republican, incumbent)

Top priorities: improving infrastructure to meet growth, flood control, park development [email protected]

Why are you running for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner?

I appreciate the opportunity to work on behalf of the residents of Harris County Precinct 3. It is and has been an honor to serve as Precinct 3’s commissioner for almost 28 years. During this time, the precinct has grown both in residential population and commercial ventures. The 2010 census showed that Precinct 3 has continued to outgrow the other three precincts in population. To respond to and promote growth has been a challenge. My staff and I have worked to provide timely and quality service to our residents. Whether it has been in the development or maintenance of parks, community centers, infrastructure or senior citizen programs, the work has proven to be well worth it [to continue] promoting a high quality of life in Precinct 3.

What would be your top objectives if elected?

Improving our infrastructure will continue to be my chief objective. Precinct 3 will continue to build roads, parks and facilities to meet our growth. I will continue to mesh flood control efforts and park development. Doing so allows us to continue to create large recreational areas that serve dual purposes by providing flood control lakes and containment areas, and hike and bike trails. I will continue to work with the other members of Commissioners Court, the city of Houston, the state of Texas, [The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County] and the federal government to provide to the residents of Harris County the vital services that have allowed our county to grow and prosper.

Are there any particular projects or services that you would like to see 2015 bond money invested in?

The county is moving forward with the design and construction to expand the Harris County animal shelter. Voters approved $24 million in bonds to make this needed facility upgrade possible. The Harris County Flood Control District and the county engineering department, along with the four commissioners’ precincts, are beginning to analyze and determine potential projects that will benefit current and future infrastructure needs of our county residents.