HOUSTON COUNTY, TX (KTRE) -
Native East Texan and
Houston County Judge candidate Erin Ford says he has what it what it takes to
steer Houston County in the right direction.
"I've always wanted to support the county and to give back
what I could within my background experience," said Ford.
Ford worked domestically and internationally with major oil
companies for 30 years and he believes that experience has prepared him for the
role of Houston County Judge.
"I want to be able to
work to improve the opportunities for Houston County. I have quite a lot of
corporate background knowledge which I think will provide the basis for support
for the community," said Ford.
But his opponent Jessie Stephens doesn't see it that way.
Stephens has worked as a CPA in the county for 25 years and believes hands on
experience, goes a long way.
"My experience is directly related in the county where his
has been in a different type of service area," said Stephens.
Ford believes the role of county judge means improving the
quality of life and creating opportunities for residents.
"Employment opportunities that allow our children and
grandchildren to be a part of that community," said Ford.
Where ford wants to grow the county Stephen's focus is
sustaining it. He believes the role judge requires focus on administrative
responsibilities.
"I think the job of the county judge is not to grow the
county, it is to take care of business, take care of finances, live within your
means," said Stephens.
Ford says if everyone works together improvements in Houston
County can be made.
"I can never guarantee the result but I can guarantee my
effort and commitment to make the promises come true," said Ford.
Stephens says its about consistency and that's what he wants
to bring to the county.
"I don't know that I could do anything to make it better but
I can certainly keep it where it is," said Stephens.
With a low voter turnout in the primary, both are hoping
residents exercise their right to vote during this run-off election and put the
right candidate in office.
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