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McLennan County Offices

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Disclaimer: The information below summarizes publicly available information. This information is intended to highlight relevant strengths, gaps, or strategic factors, not to advocate for or against any candidate.



What does a County Commissioner do?


  • Act as a legislator and manager for their specific precinct

  • Oversee road/bridge maintenance

  • Approve budgets

  • Set policy

  • Manage county funds

  • Address constituent needs

  • Work with the County Judge and other commissioners as a collective governing body for the county's general business and infrastructure.



Jeremy Davis

McLennan County Commissioner

Precinct 2


“I am dedicated to addressing your concerns, advocating for your needs, and ensuring every voice in Precinct 2 is heard. With your support, we can create a stronger, more inclusive future for McLennan County.”




Background

  • Born and raised in Waco

  • Created Mentor Waco

  • Served on many local boards and in multiple community positions


Mission:

  • Address our concerns, advocating for our needs, and ensuring every voice in Precinct 2 is heard.


Relevant Experience:

  • Awarded the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Former intern with Black Men for Bernie

  • Former behavior specialist at Waco ISD

  • His voter outreach initiatives has involved the Waco youth in local elections, and been adopted by several organizations, including the state NAACP


Notable Positions & Focus Areas

  • Boost the local economy by supporting small businesses, attracting new companies, advocating for higher wages, and providing job training

  • Address potholes, improving road signage, and ensuring bridges are structurally sound

  • Provide resources for efficient and fair elections, funding our public health care district, and continuing support for programs like the pauper cremations.





What does a Justice of the Peace do?


  • Adjudicate the class C misdemeanor criminal cases which are filed in their courts, including matters such as:

    • Driver's license suspension hearings

    • Deed restriction cases

    • Disposition of stolen property hearings

    • Arraignments on class C misdemeanors

    • Magistrate's emergency protective orders

    • Signing of probable cause warrants



Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2:


James Lee Jr


Information could not be found.



Justice of the Peace - Precinct 5:


Leslie Edwards


"My vision is simple: a justice system that respects everyone and works for everyone. I want our court to be a place where people don’t feel intimidated — but empowered. After all, the Justice Court is the People’s Court!"





Background & Relevant Experience:

  • Former healthcare professional

  • Has served on multiple boards for community programs

  • Current broker/owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Edwards & Associates

  • Holds a a background in public service, conflict resolution, and community advocacy

  • Believes her professional background has given her skills that will benefit Precinct 5:

    • the importance of expediency, compassion, competence, confidentiality, and professionalism

    • honesty, transparency, and integrity

    • proficiency in conflict resolution and legal documents


Mission:

Create a justice system that respects everyone and works for everyone, and makes our court a place where people don't feel intimidated - but empowered


Priorities:

  • Accessible and timely court services

  • Mediation over unnecessary litigation

  • Respect and fairness for every case

  • Community-centered leadership


Considerations for Voters:

  • She has been involved with nearly a dozen local organizations

  • She has volunteered or fund-raised with 8 organizations, both local and national





What does a County Constable do?


  • A Constable is an elected peace officer who:

    • Serves court orders

    • Executes warrants

    • Provides security for courts and judges

    • Serves civil papers (like evictions, subpoenas, restraining orders, and property seizures)

    • Transports prisoners

    • Enforces state/county laws, often acting as a bailiff in Justice of the Peace courts and assisting other agencies, essentially bridging civil and criminal court functions at the county level



McLennan County Constable - Precinct 2:


Reggie Jackson


Information could not be found.



McLennan County Constable - Precinct 5:


Freddie Cantu


Information could not be found.






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