Fort Bend County Judge Explains Party Switch Amid Spending Concerns and Alleged Corruption

Reasons for Party Switch

• 💡 Judge George states his party switch was not sudden but a realization over years that the Democratic party was not the right affiliation for him.
• 🎯 He cites out-of-control spending in Fort Bend County after Democrats took power in 2018, with the budget nearly doubling and expenses becoming unsustainable.
• 🧠 George believes he aligns more with foundational American principles of faith, family, and freedom, which he feels the Democratic party no longer represents.

Allegations of Corruption and "Weaponization of Government"

• ⚖️ The Judge alleges that after he stood against certain practices, the "leftist" Democratic district attorney and his team came after him, accusing them of the "weaponization of government" and the justice system.
• 📌 He provides an example of a sitting judge who signed a warrant against him and then announced a run against him, calling it "corrupt" in Fort Bend County.
• 🚀 George asserts he did not leave the Democratic party; rather, "they left me" by not wanting a member who is not a spender and doesn't agree with everything.

Plans for Republican Party and County Governance

• ✅ George plans to run for re-election next year as a Republican, believing Republican primary voters will understand his position.
• 🎯 He aims to streamline spending and lower taxes, aligning with Republican party platforms.
• 🛠️ Priorities include fixing deficiencies in the 2021 precinct redistricting map to restore fair representation and eliminating programs like the summer employment program due to slowing county growth.

Budgetary Concerns and Fiscal Responsibility

• 📊 The county budget has grown significantly from $382 million in 2018 to $732 million, which George deems unsustainable despite county growth.
• ✂️ He acknowledges being a "team player" in the past but is now committed to being sensible about cuts and streamlining the budget, assessing where to make changes.
• 💰 The goal is to put more money back into citizens' pockets through lower taxes and more responsible spending.