The Sheriff employees vote to establish Civil Service may be the most significant Collin County governance event during Keith Self’s County Judge tenure.

Some of you who got to vote in last year’s races for Precinct 2 or 4 may get to vote in next year’s races for Precinct 1 or 3.

LOOK FOR A NEW UPDATE SOON. The initial filing period ends December 19. Filing will reopen in January and continue through February 1. The two indicted elected officials were convicted. A lot of open seats and races are shaping up.

A complete list of posts and likely candidates (as of early November) follows.

Will our planning, bond issues or other funding strategies keep pace with the doubling of county population expected by 2040?

See a good editorial at http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20110715-editorial-growth-i...

Exhortations include accelerating our efforts and coordinating "wisely with cities and regional entities like the North Central Texas Council of Governments."

What has David Smith been doing since the election?
What are some current Collin County issues?
What is the status of this campaign?

The Dallas Morning News recommends David Smith:

Read the editorial here.

David M. Smith will be a competent, pragmatic leader for Collin County. He will be focused on best serving the residents of Collin County, not serving a political ideology.

His initiatives provide better service for our residents and promote beneficial growth and prosperity.

His proven fiscally conservative approach will make our government more cost-effective, leading to reduced fees and taxes.

• Transportation
• Health Services
• Sustainability
• Government Cost Reduction

David M. Smith has repeatedly proven his commitment to serving our community.
• Native Texan, and son of a Texas Mayor
• Served in the United States Air Force and the Texas Air National Guard
• Elected to serve three terms on Plano City Council
• Served on church council and taught Sunday School
• Consultant to businesses and community organizations

The County Judge is the head of government for Collin County. It is an administrative, non-judicial position. A primary duty of the County Judge is chairing a County Commissioners Court, which includes four Commissioners elected from geographic areas.

The County Commissioners Court has budgetary responsibility for virtually all county departments, including those managed by other elected officials. The County Commissioners Court also has direct operational oversight over a number of county departments.