Candidate and Tarrant County business owner Cary Chesire said he fully supports SB-17 and said the results of last November’s election revealed the people of Texas agree.

“The [Texas people] do not want diversity, equity and inclusion. They do not want critical race theory, and they believe there has been a shift within academia, particularly within higher education, where their tax dollars are being marshaled against them,” he said.

3 candidates run for District 7 TCC board seats

According to records on file with the Texas Secretary of State, Strong Borders Action was created on September 27, 2022. The Board of Directors of the Organization consists of Chris Russo, Cary Cheshire, and Bo French. On November 2, 2022, Strong Borders Action filed an assumed name certificate with the Texas Secretary of State to conduct business under the name Texans for Strong Borders. Chris Russo is employed as President of Texans for Strong Borders, and Cary Cheshire is employed as the organization’s Executive Director.

Businessman with history of controversies seeking Tarrant GOP chairmanship

Cary Cheshire is a Tarrant County business owner and serves as executive director of Strong Borders Action, which does business as Texans for Strong Borders.

3 candidates run for District 7 TCC board seats - The Collegian

Businessman With History of Controversies Seeking Tarrant GOP ...

Cary Cheshire is a business owner in Tarrant County.

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How do you plan to address these issues?
I want to not only make TAD more transparent and accountable to taxpayers, but I want to help them understand the reasoning behind their valuation (which TAD is responsible for) and who is ultimately responsible for their tax bill (their local officials).

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Tarrant Appraisal District board of directors, Place 2

About Me

As a board member, my focus would be straightforward: responsible oversight, open communication and accountability to Tarrant County taxpayers. Property owners deserve an appraisal district that follows the law, uses public funds wisely and treats every taxpayer with professionalism and respect.

The appraisal system may be complicated, but the standard for public service should not be. Tarrant County residents deserve leadership they can trust.

Cary Cheshire

As a board member, my focus would be straightforward: responsible oversight, open communication and accountability to Tarrant County taxpayers. Property owners deserve an appraisal district that follows the law, uses public funds wisely and treats every taxpayer with professionalism and respect.

The appraisal system may be complicated, but the standard for public service should not be. Tarrant County residents deserve leadership they can trust.

Wants to make the Tarrant Appraisal District more transparent and accountable and help taxpayers understand valuations and which local officials set tax bills.

Wants to make the Tarrant Appraisal District more transparent and accountable, and help taxpayers understand valuations and which local officials set tax bills.

Prioritizes responsible oversight, open communication, accountability, lawful operations, prudent use of public funds, and respectful treatment of taxpayers.

- Wants to make the Tarrant Appraisal District more transparent and accountable, and help taxpayers understand valuations and which local officials set tax bills.
- Prioritizes responsible oversight, open communication, accountability, lawful operations, prudent use of public funds, and respectful treatment of taxpayers.

Administration

- Prioritizes responsible oversight, open communication, accountability, lawful operations, prudent use of public funds, and respectful treatment of taxpayers.

Alejandra Gracias

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Ambika Sharma

Marshall Hobbs

Paul Stockard

- A board of directors member is an elected official who serves on the governing board of a special district, such as a municipal utility district (MUD).

- The board is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, finances, and services, including utilities like water, wastewater, drainage, and infrastructure.

- Board members approve budgets, set tax rates or service fees, and make decisions about contracts and infrastructure projects within the district.

- The board ensures that the district complies with state laws and operates under the oversight of agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

- In many districts, the board consists of five members elected by residents. Directors must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, and either a qualified voter or property owner within the district.

An official who oversees utilities, finances, and services in a district.