Valerie Covey
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Valerie Covey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Williamson County - County Commissioner Precinct 3
Incumbent
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Republican Women's Organizations (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Charles Schwertner (2014)
Marsha Farney (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican Women's Organizations (2020)
Steve Ogden (2006)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Selected contributions TO Candidate:
- $1,500.00 from Aguirre & Fields PAC
- $1,500.00 from AtkinsRealis US Holding Inc. PAC
- $2,500.00 from Cobb Fendley PAC
- $1,000.00 from Steven F. Davidson
- $2,500.00 from Steven J. Davidson
- $1,500.00 from HNTB Holdings Ltd PAC
- $1,000.00 from Halff Associates – State PAC
- $1,000.00 from Huitt-Zollars Inc Texas PAC
- $1,000.00 from IEA PAC
- $2,500.00 from Inspire Real Estate Development
- $1,000.00 from Steven Kallman
- $5,000.00 from Jessy Milner
- $2,000.00 from Pape-Dawson Engineers PAC
- $2,500.00 from Quiddity PAC
- $1,000.00 from Seller Lankes Group
- $3,000.00 from William Snead
OTHER INFORMATION
Partisan Primary Election Voting History for Valerie Covey from Public Information Request | Williamson County, TX (wilcotx.gov) during the time of residence in the district and/or at current address:
2024 Primary – Republican
Voted in 8 Republican Primaries 2008 - 2022
**Election Voting History is not considered during panel evaluations.**
Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after panel evaluations occurred and is for educational purposes only.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on August 27, 2024, candidate motioned and voted in favor of increasing property tax rate.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on March 19, 2024,
candidate seconded the motion and voted in favor of authorizing a tax abatement agreement.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on October 10, 2023, candidate voted to approve
a Tax Abatement Agreement.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on August 29, 2023, candidate motioned and voted in favor of increasing the property tax rate.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on August 30, 2022, candidate motioned and voted in favor of increasing property tax rate.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on August 17, 2022, candidate motioned and voted to approve an Order Authorizing The Defeasance and Redemption.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on February 22, 2022, candidate motioned and voted in favor of a
property tax abatement agreement.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on August 31, 2021, candidate motioned and voted in favor of increasing property tax rate.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on August 17, 2021, candidate voted in favor of requesting the Williamson County Attorney to file a lawsuit against the City of Austin regarding Pecan Park Boulevard.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court, November 10, 2020, candidate voted to
authorize legal counsel to enter into a mutually agreeable non-suit
between Williamson County and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on May 19, 2020, candidate voted in favor of filing a lawsuit against Robert Chody, in his official capacity as Williamson County Sheriff and in his individual capacity, in relation to his unauthorized acts of contracting with Big Fish Entertainment, LLC
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on April 28, 2020, candidate motioned and voted to direct Commissioners' Court General Counsel to send demand letters to immediately cease and desist using Williamson County facilities, vehicles and property.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on May 21, 2019, candidate seconded and voted to terminate any existing contractual relationship, written or verbal, relating to the Access Agreement between Williamson County and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC.
During the Williamson County Commission's, December 18, 2018, candidate voted in favor to authorize the County Judge to execute a Chapter 381 Economic and Development Program Agreement with Apple Inc.
During the Williamson County Commissioner's Court on January 16, 2018, candidate voted To approve the Access Agreement between Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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ECONOMY
It is the responsibility of county government to provide subsidized housing at taxpayer expense.
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I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
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Property taxes should be abolished.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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IMMIGRATION
County officials should have the right to proclaim their county a sanctuary county for illegal aliens.
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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All filings by candidates for municipal office, including ballot application and campaign finance reports, should be available for public online access on the county website within 24 hours of filing deadline.
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Ballot measures which include bond issues should fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and actual monetary increase for the average single family residence.
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EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) instruction should be required for all county employees.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Taxpayers should subsidize green initiatives such as electric vehicle charging stations.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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Candidates and officeholders should be required to disclose all business investments and real estate, whether in the county or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
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Please list your business investments and/or real estate, whether within the county or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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LOCAL
I support annual financial audits of every county department by an independent, third party auditor.
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Please list up to three issues or projects that you think need the most attention.
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