Gravell is the Williamson County Commissioners Court Judge in Texas. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends Dec. 31, 2022.
1. Why are you running?
I want to keep Williamson County as the best place to live, work and play. I will provide law enforcement with the resources and training they need to keep Williamson County families safe. I will oppose any radical efforts to defund the police. I have lowered property taxes and led the charge to raise the homestead exemption for seniors and veterans in Williamson County.
I have led the charge to bring new jobs and new economic opportunities to Williamson County.
2. What sets you apart from the other candidate(s)?
I have provided law enforcement with the resources and training they need to keep Williamson County families safe. In the last four years, I have provided funding to add 74 new personnel in public safety. As well, I have increased the salary of corrections officers by more than 51% and deputies by 31%. Austin and Travis County have become unsafe because of the radical left defunding police. I have been endorsed by the Austin Police Association and the Williamson County Deputies Association. I will not allow Williamson County to be unprotected. I will oppose any radical efforts to defund the police.
3. Are there concerns in the county you feel have not been addressed?
As County Judge, I would like to have more input when it comes to projects and development in the unincorporated areas to make sure that we take in consideration the needs and welfare of the citizens and the ability to reduce any harm that could be caused to our environment. An example would be large consumers of water like concrete batch plants or rock quarries.
4. What do you believe is the biggest issue in this race?
The greatest challenge we face is inflation and the impact it has on our community. Our residents are struggling to make ends meet. When the cost of eggs has increased from $0.82 to $2.82 a dozen and gas prices/food prices/rent/ utilities etc. have all seen sharp increases, which impacts our community deeply. The leadership in Washington, D.C., is disconnected with reality in Williamson County, Texas. The solution is twofold – create higher paying quality jobs locally and replace the leadership in Washington.
5. Why should people vote for you?
I will continue to lower property taxes. In Williamson County, we have increased property tax exemptions, providing tax relief to all residential homesteads in the county. Property tax exemptions for persons 65 and older increased from $30,000 to $125,000. Property tax exemption for disabled persons increased from $20,000 to $125,000.
Finally, we will fight to keep our community safe!
