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Montgomery County Judge
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Mark KeoughOfficial portrait — Montgomery County, Texas

Mark Keough

Candidate for Montgomery County Judge

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Montgomery County Judge
Lives in
The Woodlands
Campaign website
markkeough.org

Montgomery County Judge since January 2019, now in his second term. He previously represented District 15 in the Texas House and spent more than two decades in the automotive industry, including 14 years as general sales manager of Northside Lexus.

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Photo: Official portrait — Montgomery County, Texas

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to keep the lowest responsible county tax rate.

    Meet the candidates for Montgomery County Judge

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “I will continue fighting for the lowest responsible tax rate while keeping law enforcement, roads and essential county services properly funded.”
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Public safety

  • Supports backing law enforcement as growth continues.

    Meet the candidates for Montgomery County Judge

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “We can manage growth without becoming like Harris County by backing law enforcement, protecting taxpayers and planning ahead.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports requiring developments to address traffic and drainage impacts.

    Meet the candidates for Montgomery County Judge

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “require development to address traffic and drainage impacts, coordinate with cities and regional partners”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports controlling county debt and protecting strong reserves.

    Meet the candidates for Montgomery County Judge

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “We must fund core responsibilities first, eliminate waste, control debt and protect strong reserves.”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports voter approval of major courthouse or jail debt.

    He called for right-sizing courthouse and jail needs through transparent planning, competitive bidding and phased financing.

    Meet the candidates for Montgomery County Judge

    Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com

    “I will not support rushing taxpayers into an overpriced project; major debt should be clearly justified and decided by voters.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark Keough on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.

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