02/21/2026
As I stand out here getting ready to cook some wings - there's a few things that are beyond important - Including messages like this that guests send... This will be last political post you ever see on this page, because this is where the rubber meets the road. Those that know me - which is all of you, know that I'm upfront and open. One of the best questions asked at the last debate in Grand Saline was how I'd represent both Republicans and Democrats if elected to this office... Very simple, County issues are not bi-partisan issues - they are people issues and one of the largest ones is the fact our government would hold the property you own as hostage if you don't pay your rent in the form of property tax. Doesn't matter your party affiliation - you're not immune. This change starts at the local level.
Honestly, between you and I - I'm glad we're not opening a new location in Wills Point, yet. I'm happy for the beef producers, but we can't afford to serve steaks or anything right now with the way beef prices are. Plans are still in the works, but there's going to need to be a change in the economy to enable that. I'd be dumb to open a restaurant right now with the current economy. I'm not blaming the government, but I'd definitely blame me for not being more involved at this point.
I know the power of the people - all of them, regardless of party affiliation. Change starts with you and for the next little while, I'm going to dedicate every ounce of energy to making the change at the local level on your behalf. We need change. My, yours - all of our futures depend on this change and we need leaders willing to make it.
I feel like right now this will be a run-off between Dan Morrow and myself in Pct. 4. As such, we're going to have a very open discussion and debate on Sunday at 3 - Pct. 4 Commissioner Live Discussion - Morrow and Hanson . Dan is a good guy, but we're not the same and have different ideas and approaches, but I feel one of us will be in this seat very soon - it'll be up ya'll. If you live in VZ County - join in. The outcome of this could likely influence your local government regardless of your Pct... Open, unscripted and no - we're not going to let Bert put makeup on us. Thank you Grand Saline Sun for producing and distributing to VZTV.
It's imperative people start to get involved. A good start would be to tune in this Sunday and ask questions - or watch later.
Ya'll are amazing and thank you for understanding.
