As of September 7, 2024, Rebekah Arrington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rebekah has 5 years of experience in City Planning and Zoning as an NPU community officer in Atlanta, Georgia. She also served on mayor Maynard Jackson's Task Force for the Homeless and worked on educational reform under governor Roy Barnes. 

Ballotpedia: Rebekah Arrington

Rebekah Arrington's campaign for county commissioner in Tarrant County Commission District 1 is her 1st run for office. She is running as a write-in candidate.

As of June 9, 2025, Rebekah Arrington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Promises to work towards fairness in the judicial system.

- Promises to work towards fairness in the judicial system.

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Michael is a lifelong resident of Tarrant County. He serves as a deacon at Wedgwood Baptist Church.

Michael currently owns and operates the customer service company Barber & Associates. He previously worked as a police liaison for the Fort Worth mayor’s office and as a Fort Worth police officer.  

Ballotpedia: Michael Barber

Michael Barber's campaign for county commissioner in Tarrant County Commission district 1 is his first run for public office.

As of June 9, 2025, Michael (Mike) Barber’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises to "fight for our precinct by improving public safety and the effectiveness of local government."

- Plans to address the fentanyl crisis.
- Promises to "fight for our precinct by improving public safety and the effectiveness of local government."

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Roderick is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Philander Smith College and his master's degree in divinity from the St. Paul School of Theology. He lives with his wife, Cassandra, and their 2 daughters. 

Roderick is currently the precinct 1 executive administrator of programs and outreach for Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks. He previously worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star as the African American partnership manager, and founded the Grow Southeast Urban Farm Initiative. 

Ballotpedia: Roderick Miles

Roderick Miles Jr.'s campaign for county commissioner in Tarrant County Commission precinct 1 is his first run for public office.

Aims to create "innovative solutions" to reduce resident tax rates while maintaining social service programs.

Believes in increasing the tax base by recruiting corporations to establish businesses in Precinct 1.

Believes in increasing the tax base by recruiting businesses to Precinct 1.

Believes in "balancing the County tax base between commercial and residential."

Supports creating opportunities for small businesses to grow and expand.

Supports safeguarding the social safety net for all precinct residents.

- Aims to create "innovative solutions" to reduce resident tax rates while maintaining social service programs.
- Believes in increasing the tax base by recruiting businesses to Precinct 1.
- Believes in "balancing the County tax base between commercial and residential."
- Supports creating opportunities for small businesses to grow and expand.
- Supports safeguarding the social safety net for all precinct residents.

Aims to provide road, bridge, and drainage infrastructure to municipalities in Precinct One.

- Aims to provide road, bridge, and drainage infrastructure to municipalities in Precinct One.

Opposes the reorganization of Tarrant County's criminal court system.

Opposes the reorganization of Tarrant County's criminal court system, which would grant more authority over the courts to the Texas executive branch.

Believes urgent action is needed to address jail policies, mental health support, and safety standards.

Believes county jails need better mental health services and safety standards.

- Opposes the reorganization of Tarrant County's criminal court system, which would grant more authority over the courts to the Texas executive branch.
- Believes county jails need better mental health services and safety standards.

As of June 9, 2025, Roderick Miles Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes actions that undermine citizens' rights to vote and engage with elected officials.

- Opposes actions that undermine citizens' rights to vote and engage with elected officials.

Supports establishing a State Hospital for long-term behavioral healthcare.

Supports establishing a state hospital for long-term behavioral healthcare as alternative to county jail.

Supports developing high-quality hospitals and medical facilities for Tarrant County residents.

Supports building a high-quality hospital for Tarrant County residents.

Supports access to high-quality behavioral health resources for all residents.

Believes in providing opportunities for affordable, quality healthcare for all residents.

- Supports establishing a state hospital for long-term behavioral healthcare as alternative to county jail.
- Supports building a high-quality hospital for Tarrant County residents.
- Supports access to high-quality behavioral health resources for all residents.
- Believes in providing opportunities for affordable, quality healthcare for all residents.

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- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.