There are two candidates vying in the Republican race for the position of Fort Bend County Precinct 2 commissioner.
The primary election will be held on March 1 with early voting taking place Feb. 14-25. The winners for each party in the March primaries will be on the ballot in the November general election.
Candidate responses may have been edited for length and clarity.
*Indicates incumbent
Eric Ramirez
Experience: I am a small-business owner experienced in the construction, landscaping and transportation industry.
Occupation: small-business owner
Website: www.ericramirez.org
Melissa M. Wilson
Experience: 18 years total in real estate as a small developer, investor and real estate broker and 10 years in insurance and financial services (property and casualty; retirement and health insurance)
Occupation: real estate developer, investor, broker
Website: www.melissamechelle.org
QUESTIONS
Q: What would be your three priorities if you were elected?
Ramirez: Candidate did not submit responses as of press time.
Wilson: Priority 1: My first priority is to attack our infrastructure plan in east Fort Bend. We are experiencing tremendous growth with the new high school along with subdivisions Glendale Lakes, Southern Colony, Sienna and more. We must be able to direct the flow of traffic in a way that will allow residents to commute with ease. Priority 2: Schedule meetings with all of our mayors in each city that encompass my precinct to determine the direct need in that locale. Priority 3: Increase the budget for law enforcement in our area. I would like to add more substations closer to my Needville/Rosenberg constituents.
Q: We have a lot of diversity and a lot of development. What will you do to ensure that all of your constituents are represented with Fort Bend County as diverse as it is?
Ramirez: Candidate did not submit responses as of press time.
Wilson: My goal is to remain involved with the City Council members/mayor of each city in my precinct to determine directly from them their needs. I will represent my precinct to the best of my ability.
Q: What do you think will be your biggest challenge if you are elected?
Ramirez: Candidate did not submit responses as of press time.
Wilson: My biggest challenge when getting elected will be to make sure I am able to service the law enforcement needs of the residents in a timely manner due to redistricting. The health and safety of my constituents will be a priority.
