Jaynes Running for Reelection

Commissioner Jaynes announces bid for reelection; Mayor Dorman endorses candidacy

(McKinney, TX) - Collin County Commissioner Joe Jaynes will run for re-election in Precinct 3 in the March 4th Republican Primary. Melissa Mayor David Dorman has announced that he is endorsing Commissioner Jaynes’ candidacy.

Although Commissioner Jaynes intended not to run, several issues prompted him to reconsider. “First, the challenges of the recent county bond election, and secondly, my appointment to the Regional Transportation Council. Working with the RTC, I have developed many good working relationships and I feel that my experience will benefit both Collin County and the region especially as we move into the appropriation phase of the SH 121 toll revenues,” Jaynes stated.

“We also believe that we need to have continuity in leadership. We have a new county judge, Commissioner (Jack) Hatchell does not plan to run for reelection and Commissioner (Phyllis) Cole indicates that she will be stepping down after another term. With the issues that Collin County and this region are facing our citizens deserve an experienced court,” Dorman said.

“Joe and I are loyal Republicans,” says Mayor Dorman. We both agree that to be most effective, we must continue in our current positions. Joe should continue to represent the county through the Commissioners’ Court as I will continue to represent the city of Melissa as Mayor.”

Commissioner Jaynes represents Collin County on the Regional Transportation Council and Mayor Dorman serves as a member of the board of directors to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Both committees determine the major transportation projects that will be funded and constructed throughout the region. Commissioner Jaynes is also a member of the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition.

“Transportation is paramount in Collin County,” says Commissioner Jaynes. “Last year we added more cars than we did people. We should also realize that transportation does not include just roads; we should also be planning for mass transit as well. This is why it is important for all of us to continue to work together.”

“For this reason, Joe should continue on course, and I will withdraw from this election in order to support Joe in his position. We do this jointly because it is the right thing to do for Collin County,” says Mayor Dorman.

“I would like to thank all the people who have supported me in this campaign and say how much I appreciate the members of my campaign committee for all the hard work they have done. And, I would ask all of my supporters to support Joe,” says Mayor Dorman.

“I would like to thank Mayor Dorman for his support and for his friendship. I plan to always work hard and to thank you--the citizens of Collin County--for allowing me to serve. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, and I will continue to provide our citizens with the best customer service I can offer,” says Jaynes.


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