Barry Wernick

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"Barry Wernick's campaign for the Dallas County Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 2 is his first run for that office. He previously ran for Dallas City Council in 2021 and did not win."

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Supports increasing the homestead exemption, but believes that to eliminate property taxes, there must be a focus on "compressing" taxes and limiting county spending.

Believes Dallas County lacks Republican representation in its court, saying, "As a lifelong Conservative Republican, I will be your watchdog providing transparency and accountability to a court that we deserve to have."

Opposes County Commissioners Court issuing vaccine and mask mandates and closing businesses.

Economy

Opposes "woke policies" of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as environmental, social, and governance criteria being rewarded in the marketplace and "Marxist" critical race theory being taught in the classroom.

Public Services

As of January 22, 2026, Barry Wernick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Said, "I would not defund the police. Instead, I would increase funds to the budget, hire more officers, provide them with better training and increase their pay."

Opposes child abuse policies such as gender reassignment surgery for minors and abortion.

Public Safety

Wants to repair Dallas' current infrastructure to meet its growing service needs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Blake W. Clemens

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Blake W. Clemens's campaign for Dallas County commissioner, District 2, is his first time running for public office.

As of January 22, 2026, Blake W. Clemens’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.

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Dallas County Commissioner, District 2, Republican Primary

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