"Judge Keith Self has served the taxpayers of Collin County well during his first term in office. Under his leadership, Collin County became the first county government in the nation to post its check registers online to provide more fiscal accountability and public access to government. Keith Self honored his pledge to cut taxes and reduce County government spending. And, to truly demonstrate his commitment to best represent the taxpayers, Keith refused a pay increase during his entire term in office. Keith Self is a man of integrity who keeps his promises to promote transparency and fiscal responsibility and is a true servant of the taxpayers. Because of his impressive record, I encourage you to join me in supporting Collin County Judge Keith Self for re-election."
"I have immense respect and admiration for Keith Self. Keith has actually implemented the 'good government' policies he promised when first elected. His depth of knowledge on the issues facing our growing county and his ability to passionately articulate those issues has earned Collin County nationwide recognition and made it the best place to live in Texas.""The County Judge is the presiding officer of the County Court and has judicial functions as provided by law. The County Judge is elected to govern, presiding over the Court of Commissioners. The Court of Commissioners is obligated to provide a responsive and responsible government for the county.
The duties of the County Judge include the adoption and administration of a budget and the assessment and collection of property taxes from the citizenry to pay for the services funded in the budget. Such county services include the provision of county courts, law enforcement, jails, hospitals, health services, the maintenance of county roads, bridges, dams and other infrastructure. In the process of providing such services to the county the County Judge and the County Commissioners court conduct the business of the county by providing an effective governing administration, contracting for services and overseeing the activities of the county as the elected stewards.
