Boles is a member of the Williamson County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 4. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends Dec. 31.
1. Why are you running?
Williamson County is important to me. It’s where I grew-up, it’s where I chose to start my business and it’s where I chose to raise my family. It’s the place and the people that have given me everything. It’s special.
When Austin defunded their police, our region saw crime and brutality spread.
We need safe schools and safe neighborhoods. I fully support law enforcement and first responders. That’s why I have been endorsed by the Williamson County Deputy’s Association and Precinct 4 Constable Paul Leal. We need our commissioner to support law enforcement.
2. What sets you apart from the other candidate(s)?
I’m not an activist.
County Commissioner is the least sexy office in politics. It’s about managing taxes. It’s about providing core services.
Core services like roads, safe neighborhoods and making sure our law enforcement and first responders have what they need to do their jobs. It’s about understanding the weight taxes put on a citizen.
That’s why this year, between lowering the county’s tax rate and increasing the homestead exemption, the average homeowner in the county will see their county tax bill decrease by at least $200.
The people of Williamson County are amazing and resilient, and our heritage should be celebrated. That’s why last year I led the county to hold the first ever Williamson County Fair and Rodeo. Family friendly with local and national entertainers, this year’s event will be held Oct. 26-29 at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor, with proceeds to support local scholarships.
3. Are there concerns in the county you feel have not been addressed?
I believe the county needs to focus on all communities, that’s why I led the county to partner with Bartlett, Thrall and Coupland to repave city streets and improve safety. In Granger, culverts on Davilla Street were rebuilt at a critical railroad crossing, giving farmers the opportunity to bring their crops to the grainery and school buses to cross safely.
In Hutto, CR 119 was constructed, extending Ed Schmidt Blvd to Chandler Road, allowing safer and more efficient mobility for our citizens. In Taylor, CR 366 is undergoing improvements and will be widened for safety and to accommodate traffic scheduled development. I’m proud of the partnerships and the investments Williamson County has made into the communities in East Williamson County.
4. What do you believe is the biggest issue in this
race?
Growth and private development moves at a fast pace. Trucking companies and subdivisions seem to spring into existence overnight causing difficult or unsafe road conditions. Public roads are for everyone, but they must be planned, and they take time to construct. That is why I have pushed forward on building the Southeast Loop and constructing additional lanes on Chandler Road. I believe commutes should be safe and that parents should have dinner with their families, not stuck in traffic on Hwy 79.
5. Why should people vote for you?
I’ve focused on the hard work. During the pandemic, when state CARES funds were not immediately available to school districts, Williamson County stepped in and shared its CARES funds so school districts county wide could support their staff and timely pay unexpected expenses. Taylor ISD alone received over $700,000.00 from this program. Additionally, one of the first lines of help to local businesses struggling from the pandemic came from the county’s Wilco Forward program, the small business program the county stood up literally within days of receiving CARES funding. Small businesses located in Taylor received over $1.1 million from this program.
Like the citizens of Williamson County, I want my wife to drive on safe roads and I want my teenage daughters to be safe in our neighborhood. I also want our schools and businesses to be successful, because this is my home too.
