County
Fort Bend County Commissioner
Precinct 4
- Vote for
- 1
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Ken MathewsRepublican
- Pledges to control spending and limit tax burdens on homeowners.
April L. JonesDemocratic
- Supports raising taxes only as a last resort.
Public safety
Ken MathewsRepublican
- Supports budget priority for traffic, flooding and crime.
April L. JonesDemocratic
- Supports coordinating safety work with constables and residents.
Housing
Ken MathewsRepublican
No documented position found.
April L. JonesDemocratic
- Supports protecting neighborhoods from harmful developments.
Economy & jobs
Ken MathewsRepublican
- Pledges to recruit manufacturing employers to Fort Bend.
April L. JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Ken MathewsRepublican
- Pledges to require utilities in place before new growth.
April L. JonesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Ken MathewsRepublican
No documented position found.
April L. JonesDemocratic
- Supports sustainability and environmental stewardship in budgeting.
Government & transparency
Ken MathewsRepublican
- Proposes a neighborhood citizens' advisory council.
- Pledges to vote as Precinct 4 residents express.
April L. JonesDemocratic
- Pledges transparency and accountability on Commissioners Court.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.