Candidate Profiles: Stephens County Commissioner, Precinct 1

October 13

21:14 2024

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Below you’ll find the Candidate Profile Questionnaires that were returned to the Breckenridge Texan by the candidates for the office of Stephens County Commissioner, Precinct 1.

We normally list the candidates in the order that their names will appear on the ballot, but in this election, there is one candidate whose name will be printed on the ballot and one who is running as a write-in. Therefore, we are listing them in that order, with the candidate whose name is on the ballot first, followed by the write-in candidate.

David Fambro, who is the current Precinct 1 County Commissioner, ran unopposed in the March Republican Primary election and won the nomination to run for the office again. In August, Chad Jones filed to run as a write-in candidate against Fambro.

At the end of this story is an editor’s note that explains how the questionnaires were distributed, compiled, etc.

Click here to read the main election article.

David W Fambro

David Fambro

What office are you seeking? County Commissioner Precinct One

What is your current occupation?

County Commissioner Precinct 1
- I will continue to work full time.
Business Owner at Fambro Family Farms
- Work evenings and weekends
- Family supports and works at the family business
- Available for discussions with constituents

Tell us a little bit about your family.

Tammy Fambro – wife, works for Fambro Family Farms
Colton and Alexis Fambro – New grandson born 9/25/24

What are your community involvements/civic affiliations?

Member of the Wayland Volunteer Fire Department
Provide fresh vegetables at the weekly Breckenridge Farmer’s market

What is your education/military service?

Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University
- Major in Operations Management, Entrepreneurship
- Minor in Accounting

What training, experiences and characteristics qualify you for this position?

Four years’ experience as County Commissioner Precinct 1
Professional experience in Operations Management for 27+ years for large corporations
Extensive background in planning, forecasting, $6M+ budget, purchasing and accounting
Owning and operating several successful small businesses
Class A CDL with heavy equipment experience
Business Administration in Operations Management and Accounting

What do you think are the most critical issues facing the community and what would you do to address them, if elected?

Tax stewardship
Budget management
Bridge and road maintenance
Prioritization of funds to accomplish maximum benefit
Accomplish within the budget, using the available resources
Working with the people for our common goals

Do you support the proposed sales tax for rural Stephens County that will be on the November ballot? If yes, please explain why. If no, please explain why not.

I am for letting the voters decide if this is something that they want. The fact sheet that is on the county website and the article in the Breckenridge Texan do a good job of pointing out the pros and cons of this issue.

However, it’s the only thing I’ve seen the last three years that has any potential to lower property taxes.

Describe an accomplishment of which you are proud and how it helped make you the best candidate for the office?

We cleared the brush and limbs out of the ROW for 42 miles of road. (More than previous 8 years combined.)

We will continue to clear the ROW and reestablish the ditches in the remaining 84 miles until they are complete.

CHAD JONES

Chad Jones

What office are you seeking? Stephens County Commissioner Precinct 1

What is your current occupation? Stephens County Road and Bridge Precinct 4

Tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife Monica Jones. Two daughters, Cara Tinker and husband Jonathan; Amy Cortez and husband Brandon and five grandkids. Mom and dad, Delbert and June Jones. Sister Lisa Jo Jones. Multiple nieces and nephews.

What are your community involvements/civic affiliations?
I am an active member of Hubbard Creek VFD. I am a member of New Hope Baptist Church in La Casa.

What is your education/military service?
1986 Breckenridge High Graduate. 1992 Sul Ross State University graduate with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science and a minor in Range and Wildlife.

What training, experiences and characteristics qualify you for this position?
10+ years Co-owner/operator of Jones Dump Truck Service. 2 years with TXDOT heavy machinery operator. 10 years with Stephens County Road and Bridge, operating heavy machinery. 25 years operating CJ Ranch.

What do you think are the most critical issues facing the community and what would you do to address them, if elected?
When elected, I will focus on being a good steward of our county funds. I plan to get the county roads back in good condition. I will be a full-time working commissioner. I will listen to the residents and their needs.

Do you support the proposed sales tax for rural Stephens County that will be on the November ballot? If yes, please explain why. If no, please explain why not.
No, I do not support the sales tax increase for rural Stephens County. We need to look into other ways to get other revenue into the county.

Describe a personal accomplishment of which you are proud and how it helps make you the best candidate for the office.
I have been a resident/ranch owner of the La Casa Community, precinct 1, for over 25 years. I have developed good relationships with people in this community. In 2013 I went to work for precinct 1 and successfully took care of the residents for 10 years. I would also like to thank them for their past and present support.

Editor’s note:

Each candidate in a contested Stephens County race in the 2024 General Election was contacted by phone and/or email and was presented with a list of questions via email.

All of the questionnaires were exactly the same. We asked the following questions:

Name that will appear on the ballot or that will need to be written in by the voter
What office are you seeking?
What is your current occupation?
Tell us a little bit about your family.
What are your community involvements/civic affiliations?
What is your education/military service?
What training, experiences and characteristics qualify you for this position?
What do you think are the most critical issues facing the community and what would you do to address them, if elected?
Do you support the proposed sales tax for rural Stephens County that will be on the November ballot? If yes, please explain why. If no, please explain why not.
Describe a personal accomplishment of which you are proud and how it helps make you the best candidate for the office.

The candidates also were asked to provide the Breckenridge Texan with a photograph.

The only editing we did was to run a basic spell-check on the files to correct typos and to put the questionnaires in a standard format.

If you have any questions about the profiles or our procedure, please send an email to:

news@breckenridgetexan.com.