Commissioner Gary Fickes
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Commissioner Gary Fickes has provided proven leadership, a record of producing results, strong integrity and a tireless work ethic to make Northeast Tarrant County a great place to live and work.
Commissioner Fickes has lowered the TAX RATE year after year since he became your Commissioner. He’s committed to keep your TAXES LOW!
Commissioner Fickes has worked to keep major road expansion on track for the North Tarrant Expressway and the DFW Connector. Over $3. Billion has been awarded for these projects this year (2009). Gary Fickes has over 25 years experience working for the citizens of NETC on major road projects. Solving Congestion and Improving Mobility is Commissioner Fickes No. 1 Priority.
Commissioner Fickes has brought Improved Health Care to NETC with the opening of the Gertrude Tarpley JPS Health Clinic at Watauga and soon to be a fourth new School Based Clinic serving over 1,000 children a month.
Senior Citizen’s Health and Lifestyle are becoming more important every day. We as a community must continue to enlighten their lives and work to facilitate their well being. This year we have formed a Senior’s Task Force to examine the critical issues our seniors face daily. Hundreds of active seniors joined with Commissioner Fickes and the Senior Task Force at the “Empowering Seniors’ 09” seminar in October.
Quality Economic Development is key to sustaining a healthy economy. Commissioner Fickes has helped facilitate over $1.5 Billion in new construction in NETC since taking office. Bringing Businesses, Jobs, and new Families to our area.