Montgomery County, County Commissioner Precinct 2 - No Recommendation

Commissioner’s Court is the governing body of the County.  It is comprised of the County Judge and four County Commissioners, who are elected from equal precincts based on population. The County Judge is the presiding officer and voting member of the Court and is elected at-large every four years.  This body conducts the general business of the county and oversees financial matters. 

The Texas Patriots PAC is not making a recommendation for either candidate.  Both candidates share our conservative principles.  However, in Commissioner Riley’s case, we do not agree that those principles have translated into action in the areas of transparency and fiscal restraint. Mr. Riley’s pursuit of Woodtrace Boulevard (the Woodlands Parkway Extension) will be detrimental to his constituents who live in The Woodlands because of increased traffic.  Ms. Eckhart is worthy of consideration based on her stated plans to further improve county and Precinct 2 government, but has had an insufficient campaign to demonstrate a credible path to victory in this race. 

Jennifer Eckhart

Jennifer Eckhart is a life-long Republican, successful business woman, wife & mother, and 22-year resident of Magnolia.  Ms. Eckhart plans to put her professional experience in financing & construction to work to improve fiscal responsibility in the precinct through better planning and budgeting for future growth, and to improve infrastructure, drainage and development standards in the precinct.  If elected, her other priorities will include cutting wasteful spending, improving transparency in county government, putting Precinct 2 constituents first including improving communication between the commissioner’s office and constituents.

Charlie Riley

Mr. Riley is seeking his third, four-year term as Precinct 2 Commissioner.  He touts his experience and leadership as reasons for his re-election.  During his two terms in office, Mr. Riley has championed a number of road projects in the precinct to improve traffic mobility and road safety.  He supported the 20% homestead exemption and effective tax rate during the 2021-22 county budget votes.  Mr. Riley’s claim to have reduced flooding is dubious and this remains an issue for areas proximate to new development and for other residents downstream of Precinct 2.  Riley’s tenure in office also has had its share of controversy largely related to questionable ethics.