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Collin County Commissioner · Precinct 2

Michael Slaughter

Candidate for Collin County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Republican

Background

Occupation
Real estate broker and business owner
Campaign website
michaelslaughter.com

A real estate broker, investor and business owner and a reserve law enforcement officer in Collin County, where he holds the rank of lieutenant. A former Parker City Council member and mayor pro tem.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to reduce county spending and the overall budget.

    Home | Michael Slaughter for Collin

    Campaign website · Michael Slaughter for County Commissioner Campaign · michaelslaughter.com

    “Work to reduce spending and overall county budget”
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  • Pledges to keep property taxes low.

    Home | Michael Slaughter for Collin

    Campaign website · Michael Slaughter for County Commissioner Campaign · michaelslaughter.com

    “Keep taxes low for property owners across Collin County”
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Public safety

  • Supports law enforcement and first responders.

    Home | Michael Slaughter for Collin

    Campaign website · Michael Slaughter for County Commissioner Campaign · michaelslaughter.com

    “Support ALL Law Enforcement and First Responders”
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Roads & infrastructure

Government & transparency

  • Proposes a year-round, collaborative county budget process.

    He made the comment about budget talks involving the county's elected officials, including the sheriff (KERA).

    Collin County primary elections voter guide: What's at stake

    News coverage · KERA News · Feb 10, 2026 · keranews.org

    “take this from an adversarial aspect every August to a long drawn-out conversation that we have all year long”
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  • Pledges to secure and protect elections.

    Home | Michael Slaughter for Collin

    Campaign website · Michael Slaughter for County Commissioner Campaign · michaelslaughter.com

    “Secure and protect our elections.”
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