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Cameron County Commissioner

Precinct 2

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of four precinct members of the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county roads and services.

Jonathan Campos

Republican

Business owner

The gist

  • Proposes streamlining the county building permit process.
  • Pledges to fix recurring flooding with county drainage work.
  • Supports fair property assessments to limit hidden tax increases.
  • Supports making clean, reliable water access a priority.
  • Supports more resources, training and pay for deputies.
  • Supports protecting local ranchers from screwworm threats.
  • Opposes the county revoking a place of worship's lease.
More about Jonathan
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  1. Proposes streamlining the county building permit process.

    Objectives — Jonathan for Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 2

    Campaign website · camposforcameron.com

    “Cut the red tape and create a more efficient, transparent building permit process that works for everyone”
  2. Pledges to fix recurring flooding with county drainage work.

    Objectives — Jonathan for Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 2

    Campaign website · camposforcameron.com

    “Flooded homes and roads shouldn’t be a recurring problem. Drainage is a basic county responsibility, and it’s time the job gets done right.”
  3. Supports fair property assessments to limit hidden tax increases.

    Objectives — Jonathan for Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 2

    Campaign website · camposforcameron.com

    “He’s calling out inflated property values that mask real tax hikes and wants fair assessments”
  4. Supports making clean, reliable water access a priority.

    Objectives — Jonathan for Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 2

    Campaign website · camposforcameron.com

    “Ensuring access to clean, reliable water must be a priority.”
  5. Supports more resources, training and pay for deputies.

    Objectives — Jonathan for Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 2

    Campaign website · camposforcameron.com

    “He’ll work to ensure our deputies and first responders have the resources, training, pay, and community respect they deserve.”
  6. Supports protecting local ranchers from screwworm threats.

    Objectives — Jonathan for Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 2

    Campaign website · camposforcameron.com

    “Preventing threats like the screw worm from devastating ranchers and their livelihoods.”
  7. Opposes the county revoking a place of worship's lease.

    Objectives — Jonathan for Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 2

    Campaign website · camposforcameron.com

    “The county's attempt to revoke a lease from a place of worship was unacceptable.”

Joseph L. Lucio

Democratic

DSHS - public health

The gist

  • Pledges an annual Precinct 2 infrastructure spending report card.
  • Supports raises and a minimum salary for county staff.
  • Pledges to focus county spending on core services.
  • Opposes commissioners raising their own pay while staff struggle.
More about Joseph
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  1. Pledges an annual Precinct 2 infrastructure spending report card.

    About Joseph Lucio — Joseph Lucio for Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · josephlucio.com

    “I will publish an annual Precinct 2 Infrastructure Report Card so every resident can track where money is going”
  2. Supports raises and a minimum salary for county staff.

    About Joseph Lucio — Joseph Lucio for Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · josephlucio.com

    “I will push for fair raises, clear career ladders, and a minimum salary threshold so that every employee can support their family with dignity.”
  3. Pledges to focus county spending on core services.

    About Joseph Lucio — Joseph Lucio for Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · josephlucio.com

    “I will ensure spending focuses on core needs like roads, public safety, and essential services, not wasteful or self-serving projects.”
  4. Opposes commissioners raising their own pay while staff struggle.

    About Joseph Lucio — Joseph Lucio for Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 2

    Campaign website · josephlucio.com

    “While commissioners gave themselves raises, too many county staff are struggling.”

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