JUDGE SALINAS ELECTED TO REPRESENT SOUTH TEXAS COUNTY JUDGES AND COMMISSIONERS

JUDGE SALINAS ELECTED TO REPRESENT SOUTH TEXAS COUNTY JUDGES AND COMMISSIONERS Contact: Cari Lambrecht Hidalgo County Public Information Officer cari.lambrecht@hidalgocountyjudge.com Office: (956) 292-7026 Cell: (956) 720-5626 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2008 SAN ANTONIO — Hidalgo County J.D Salinas III was elected unanimously as the nd Vice President of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, during the group’s 74th annual conference His installation took place that evening at the Freeman Colliseum The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association connects county elected officials in order to promote continuing education and participation in governmental affairs, the sharing of best practices and communication of similar issues facing counties today The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association is part of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, which serves all 254 counties in the state, or 1,270 judges and commissioners The V.G Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Texas A&M University, partners with the association to provide continuing education to all statewide county elected officials Among Judge Salinas’ responsibilities, he will plan for future educational opportunities and champion county perspectives on behalf of the group According to the organization’s by-laws, officers move up in rank yearly Therefore, in 2009-2010, Judge Salinas will become 1st Vice President, and in 2010-2011, Judge Salinas will lead the organization as its president Judge Salinas will then become eligible to serve as an officer of the statewide association “Being elected by my peers as a leader of this prestigious organization is an honor The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association is a voice for county issues, and being part of this group’s leadership team will give me the regional perspective to lead my own county better It will also give Hidalgo County and the rest of Deep South Texas a platform with which to influence the Texas Legislature in the upcoming session,” said Judge Salinas “Several issues we face are what about appraisal caps on property taxes, unfunded mandates, public safety and development in rural areas, indigent health care, economic development, and transportation funding.” Judge Salinas thanks the nominating committee of the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association and promises good things for the future “I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues — incoming President Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, Hays County Commissioner; incoming First Vice President Roger Galvan, Calhoun County Commissioner; and immediate past President Evan Gonzales, Lee County Judge,” Judge Salinas said “Together, we will continue to raise the level of professionalism and cooperation in the organization and make sure our residents are getting the best service we can provide.” -end- .. .to raise the level of professionalism and cooperation in the organization and make sure our residents are getting the best service we