Vincent is a longtime resident of Fort Bend County. He is married to Regina Klingle Morales, and they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

Vincent was the co-owner and operator of GreenScape Associates, LLC, a landscape management, design, and build firm.

Vincent Morales is a county commissioner in Fort Bend County Commission District 1. He was first elected in 2016. He was previously elected as the mayor of Rosenberg in 2011 and served until 2015.

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Plans to work with state legislators to change the appraisal system.

As Commissioner, led a county-wide citizens initiative to protest appraisals, resulting in over 11,000 residents joining the effort to demand accountability and transparency from the Appraisal District.

As a commissioner, led a county-wide citizens initiative to protest appraisals.

Opposes high property taxes and supports fair appraisals.

As a commissioner, voted with the Fort Bend Commissioners Court to petition the State of Texas and the Central Appraisal District to provide taxpayer relief.

Voted with the Fort Bend Commissioners Court to petition the State of Texas and the Central Appraisal District to provide taxpayer relief.

- Plans to work with state legislators to change the appraisal system.
- As a commissioner, led a county-wide citizens initiative to protest appraisals.
- Opposes high property taxes and supports fair appraisals.
- Voted with the Fort Bend Commissioners Court to petition the State of Texas and the Central Appraisal District to provide taxpayer relief.

Economy

Believes addressing overdue mobility and infrastructure projects is crucial for sustaining economic opportunity for families and businesses.

Believes traffic is the "most glaring issue" in Precinct 1 and plans to address severe congestion problems to improve daily commutes for residents.

Supports long-term agreements for water delivery, such as the 5.7 gallons a day (MGD) of treated surface water from the Brazosport Water Authority (BWA).

As a board member of the I-69 Alliance, worked with the Texas Department of Transportation on getting Highway 59 designated as an Interstate Freeway.

Believes the county's drainage system is inadequate, relying on the Brazos River to accept runoff, and recent rain events have shown this dependency is problematic.

Believes the county's drainage system is inadequate.

- Believes addressing overdue mobility and infrastructure projects is crucial for sustaining economic opportunity for families and businesses.
- Believes traffic is the "most glaring issue" in Precinct 1 and plans to address severe congestion problems to improve daily commutes for residents.
- Supports long-term agreements for water delivery, such as the 5.7 gallons a day (MGD) of treated surface water from the Brazosport Water Authority (BWA).
- Supports the widening of Blume Road.
- As a board member of the I-69 Alliance, worked with the Texas Department of Transportation on getting Highway 59 designated as an Interstate Freeway.
- Believes the county's drainage system is inadequate.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As a state representative, voted to increase grant funding opportunities for local law enforcement and first responders.

Believes in protecting the county's animal population and improving animal shelter conditions.

- As a state representative, voted to increase grant funding opportunities for local law enforcement and first responders.
- Believes in protecting the county's animal population and improving animal shelter conditions.

Public Safety

Believes property value estimates are unrealistic, saying "everyone I talk to says the same thing...I have no idea where they got the idea that I can sell my property for this much money."

Supports conducting a facilities study to determine future expansion needs for the City of Rosenberg.

- Believes property value estimates are unrealistic, saying "everyone I talk to says the same thing...I have no idea where they got the idea that I can sell my property for this much money."
- Supports conducting a facilities study to determine future expansion needs for the City of Rosenberg.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports no-cost spay and neuter services for pets.

- Supports no-cost spay and neuter services for pets.

Public Services

Believes in investing in flood insurance.

- Believes in investing in flood insurance.

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Vincent Morales

Vincent Morales is a longtime resident of Fort Bend County. He is married to Regina Klingle Morales, and they have two children and three grandchildren.

 Vincent is a former Mayor of Rosenberg and was the co-owner and operator of GreenScape Associates, LLC, a landscape management, design, and build firm.

Vincent Morales was elected as the Mayor of Rosenberg in 2011 and served until 2015. He was then elected as Fort Bend County Commissioner for Precinct 1 in 2016 and is currently seeking re-election.

- Plans to work with state legislators to change the appraisal system.
- As Commissioner, led a county-wide citizens initiative to protest appraisals.
- Believes the Property Tax Code restricts local appraisers.
- Opposes high property taxes and supports fair appraisals.
- As a commissioner, voted with the Fort Bend Commissioners Court to petition the State of Texas and the Central Appraisal District to provide taxpayer relief.

- Believes addressing overdue mobility and infrastructure projects is crucial for sustaining economic opportunity for families and businesses.
- Believes traffic is the "most glaring issue" in Precinct 1 and plans to address severe congestion problems to improve daily commutes for residents.
- Supports long-term agreements for water delivery, such as the 5.7 gallons a day (MGD) of treated surface water from the Brazosport Water Authority (BWA).
- Supports the widening of Blume Road.
- As a board member of the I-69 Alliance, worked with the Texas Department of Transportation on getting Highway 59 designated as an Interstate Freeway.
- Supports the completion of Bamore Road's Phase 3 and 4.
- Supports the completion of Phase 1 of Airport Road.
- Believes the county's drainage system is inadequate.

Vincent Morales is currently serving as the Fort Bend County Commissioner for Precinct 1. He is a former Mayor of Rosenberg and was the co-owner and operator of GreenScape Associates, LLC, a landscape management, design, and build firm.

Believes in addressing economic disparities and preparing for future challenges.

Supports job creation and economic development.

Supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and small businesses.

As mayor, issued 489 certificates of occupancy since 2011, resulting in new retail developments, two business parks, and several companies relocating or expanding in Rosenberg.

Believes maintaining strong relationships within the community is essential for boosting economic development and improving county services.

Believes Precinct 1 is experiencing positive economic growth and supports a proactive approach to managing this development.

Believes laws should be re-evaluated during economic disasters.

Believes securing future economic opportunities and reliable infrastructure is key to community growth.

Believes that business expansion and relocation will create more jobs and improve the local economy and quality of life.

Believes the Property Tax Code restricts local appraisers.

Believes in securing cost-effective, long-term solutions for water needs to support community growth.

Supports a comprehensive approach to drainage system improvement, believing that viewing it as "one unit instead of parts" will lead to significant enhancements.

Hosted a town hall for HOA leaders and special district board members to discuss mobility and flood infrastructure.

Collaborated with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on Spur 10 South.

Supports the development of water infrastructure.

Plans to continue working with state officials to address local mobility issues.

As Commissioner, accelerated infrastructure projects such as new lanes and roads for the Grand Parkway (SH 99), partnerships with TxDOT on the FM 723 expansion, and the expansion of public safety facilities for county law enforcement.

Supports the completion of Bamore Road's Phase 3 and 4.

Supports the completion of Phase 1 of Airport Road.

Believes a safe community requires fully funding county law enforcement and partnering with cities, neighboring counties, and the State of Texas.

Believes in enhancing public safety through community trust and partnerships.

Supports providing resources and manpower to local police officers.

Supports serving on the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Board to improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities.

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Supports transparency, fairness, and public accountability in safety matters.

Believes in considering all options to enhance public safety, including acquiring a local meteorologist for data analysis on rain events in the community's watershed.

Believes in the importance of preparedness for flooding and hurricanes.

Promises to serve the Texas juvenile justice system.

Plans to expand public safety efforts, increase law enforcement, and improve government coordination.

Supports developing a "New Comprehensive Plan for the City of Rosenberg" to improve housing and urban development.

Believes the County Appraisal District's decisions on property "market value" have "devastating consequences" and that their practices need to change.

Believes in addressing property taxes and appraisals to support affordable housing and fair property valuation.

Believes that the "positive results of public service in the community is the ultimate reward" and supports strong public service initiatives.

Supports protecting pets and animal shelters.

As a Fort Bend County Commissioner, he created Fort Bend PAWS, a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for Fort Bend County Animal Services.

Supports providing supplies to local shelters.

Supports public services and community engagement, as evidenced by hosting the Morales Golf Tournament, which relied on family, friends, sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for its success.

Believes in continuing to serve the citizens of Precinct 1.

Supports strong community alliances and regular updates through social media and community events.

Believes in instilling community values through family service and local volunteering.

Plans to continue serving the community if re-elected.

Believes in engaging in economic development and philanthropic activities to improve community public services.

Supports regional cooperation in public service development, saying, "I was also proud to be part of the team that secured a Texas State Technical College campus in Rosenberg."

Believes leadership and giving are core values instilled at home, emphasizing the importance of family role models in teaching children to give their time, talents, and money.

Lists ways to help animals and shelters during the pandemic.

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.

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