Rockwall, TX – On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, County Commissioner John Stacy was honored with the “Hometown Hero Award” at the Royse City Chamber Awards Luncheon. This prestigious award, recognizing exceptional volunteer service within the community, was presented by Diane Stegall from Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial in Royse City.
“It was a surprise, but an honor for this special award. Public service is something that I am passionate about, and receiving this award is a very high honor,” stated Commissioner Stacy.
John Stacy, who currently serves as the County Commissioner for Precinct 4 in Rockwall County, has been a notable figure in local governance and community service. His precinct includes the Cities of Fate and Royse City.
Stacy, a sixth-generation Texan, launched his political career by announcing his candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 4, in the March 2022 Republican primary. He holds a B.S. degree from Texas Christian University and is the successful owner of John Stacy Insurance Services in Fate. His platform during the campaign emphasized accountability and transparency in county government.
Stacy’s tenure has been marked by his criticism of the current County Commission’s strategic planning. He highlighted several key issues, including inadequate facilities in the new County Jail and the inefficient use of space in the new County Courthouse. He is particularly concerned about the now-passed Trip 21 initiative, which authorized a $150 million bond for road construction and improvement throughout the county.
The voters of Rockwall County approved the Trip 21 initiative, which includes 32 different road construction projects. Some of the key projects covered by this bond are:
- Widening SH 205 from two lanes to four lanes between North John King Boulevard and Downtown Rockwall.
- Widening SH 205 South from two to four lanes between John King Boulevard and Kaufman County.
- Expanding SH 205 from two to six lanes starting at East Ralph Hall Parkway and ending at South John King Boulevard.
Approximately 6,500 votes were cast in favor of the proposition, with a little over 4,000 voting against it. The bond funds will be used for joint state, city, and regional government road projects
Rockwall County’s financial advisors estimated the maximum tax impact from the road bond to be five cents per $100 valuation. However, the Commissioners Court committed to ensuring no impact on taxpayers if they approved the bond.
In the Blue Ribbon News, Stacy declared, “I have 150 million reasons why I’m running for County Commissioner. The current situation is driving me up a wall, and I hope it will drive the voters of Precinct Four to the polls next March.”
The “Hometown Hero Award” serves as a testament to Stacy’s dedication to public service and his commitment to addressing the needs of his community. As Commissioner, he continues to advocate for sensible, long-term strategic planning and effective use of county resources.