Question 1

How do I volunteer for supporting Rich's re-elect campaign?

Question 2

How do I get a Rich Paces campaign yard sign?

Question 3

Where is Rich Paces' official campaign website?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces' official campaign website is richpaces.com. It is the best place to learn where he stands on the issues, read his record as the incumbent Kerr County Commissioner for Precinct 2, and find ways to contact and support the campaign.

Question 4

Who is Rich Paces?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is the incumbent Kerr County Commissioner for Precinct 2 in Kerr County, Texas. He is a Christian and fiscal conservative, a proud Republican, a registered professional engineer with 36+ years in oil and gas, and a longtime community volunteer running for re-election in November 2026.

Question 5

What office is Rich Paces running for?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is running for re-election as Kerr County Commissioner for Precinct 2 in the November 2026 General Election. He has served in this seat for the past three years and is asking voters for another term to finish the work he started.

Question 6

Does Rich Paces support lowering property taxes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rich Paces is a fiscal conservative committed to keeping Kerr County property taxes as low as possible. He brings an engineer's understanding of the county budget and pursues lower-cost project delivery — including AG Barn improvements at roughly half the original $8 million bond cost, funded through grants or visitor-paid venue taxes rather than burdening taxpayers.

Question 7

What experience does Rich Paces have?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is a registered professional engineer with 36+ years in upstream oil and gas, including 16+ years in executive management. He has served three years as Precinct 2 Commissioner, leads the Chapter 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission, and is a Center Point volunteer firefighter.

Question 8

What are Rich Paces' top priorities?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces' top priorities are flood recovery and a real Flood Warning System after the July 4th flood, defeating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Hill Country, completing the AG Barn improvements at roughly half the original $8 million bond cost through grants or visitor-funded venue taxes, protecting Kerr County's aquifers, and keeping property taxes low.

Question 9

What has Rich Paces done for Kerr County?

Accepted Answer

As Precinct 2 Commissioner, Rich Paces has led BESS opposition across three counties, advocated for lower property taxes, advanced AG Barn improvements at reduced cost using ARPA funds and completed engineering plans for approximately $650,000, and personally led on-the-ground response to the July 4th flood — from 6 a.m. door-knocking to debris cleanup and welfare checks.

Question 10

What did Rich Paces do during the July 4th flood?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces was knocking on doors at 6:00 a.m. warning residents to get to higher ground. He helped with search and rescue, search and recovery, debris cleanup, procuring services and supplies, door-to-door welfare checks, and helping victims access financial assistance.

Question 11

What is Rich Paces' position on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces opposes BESS facilities in the Hill Country. As President of the Chapter 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission, he is leading a regional fight against Battery Energy Storage Systems invading Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie Counties, and intends to finish what he started.

Question 12

How will Rich Paces protect Kerr County's groundwater?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is a registered professional engineer who has personally studied the geology of Kerr County's aquifers and groundwater movement. He treats protecting this groundwater for future generations as a core responsibility of the commissioner's office.

Question 13

What is Rich Paces' plan for the AG Barn?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces plans to complete the AG Barn improvements he initiated — and do so at roughly HALF the cost of the original $8 million bond proposal. In 2024, Rich secured critical structural repairs and a new roof using remaining ARPA funds, and completed detailed architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans for competitive bidding — all for approximately $650,000. He is currently pursuing grant funding for remaining improvements. If grants are insufficient, a 2% venue tax on hotels and B&Bs could be considered, which would be paid by visitors rather than county taxpayers. Any venue tax would require voter approval. Rich remains committed to ensuring taxpayers are not burdened with unnecessary debt.

Question 14

Where does Rich Paces stand on election integrity?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces strongly supports election integrity in Kerr County. He believes voters deserve transparent and secure elections, and he stands with the Republican Party's stated priorities on protecting the integrity of the ballot.

Question 15

Is Rich Paces a Republican?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rich Paces is a proud member of the Republican Party and fully supports the Party's stated priorities. He describes himself first and foremost as a Christian and a fiscal conservative.

Question 16

Is Rich Paces a Christian conservative?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rich Paces describes himself first and foremost as a Christian and a fiscal conservative. He is an active member of Hosanna Lutheran Church, where he serves with the Bread of Life mission and coordinates the church's Adopt-a-Highway program.

Question 17

What community organizations does Rich Paces serve in?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces serves as a Center Point Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, President of the Center Point Area Historic Preservation Association, Director and Treasurer of the Hidden Hills Ranch Owners Association, and an active member of Hosanna Lutheran Church.

Question 18

Is Rich Paces a volunteer firefighter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rich Paces is a volunteer firefighter with the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department. He has fought brushfires and structure fires alongside CPVFD as part of his commitment to hands-on service in Kerr County.

Question 19

What precinct does Rich Paces represent in Kerr County?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces represents Precinct 2 of Kerr County, Texas, on the Kerr County Commissioners Court. He is the incumbent commissioner and is running for re-election to that seat in the November 2026 General Election.

Question 20

When is the election for Kerr County Commissioner Precinct 2?

Accepted Answer

The next election for Kerr County Commissioner, Precinct 2 is the November 2026 General Election. Rich Paces, the incumbent, is running for re-election. Voters in Precinct 2 of Kerr County, Texas will decide the race.

Question 21

Why should I vote for Rich Paces?

Accepted Answer

You should vote for Rich Paces because Kerr County needs continuity, conservative leadership, and a commissioner who shows up. Rich combines engineering expertise, executive experience, and a record of personally serving residents — including throughout the July 4th flood response and recovery.

Question 22

How can I contact Rich Paces?

Question 23

Where can I follow Rich Paces' campaign?

Accepted Answer

You can follow Rich Paces on his official Facebook page, 'Rich Paces, Kerr County Commissioner, Precinct 2,' and on his campaign website at richpaces.com, where he posts updates about his work as commissioner. Liking and sharing his posts is the easiest way to help spread the word in Kerr County.

Question 24

What is Rich Paces' philosophy on taxpayer-funded debt?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is generally opposed to debt. He and his wife have been personally debt free for more than two decades. He believes taxpayer-funded debt should be minimized and only used for large capital improvements that cannot be paid from annual revenues or reserves — and total debt should never exceed annual revenue. Kerr County's current principal debt is just under $31 million (~$38M with interest) against $51 million in annual revenue.

Question 25

How does Rich Paces define the role of county government?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces views county government as an administrative subdivision of the state, responsible for carrying out duties mandated by the Texas Constitution and legislature: public safety, county roads, elections, property tax collection, voter registration, record keeping, document filing, floodplain permits, and judicial administration.

Question 26

Where does Rich Paces stand on county employee pay and raises?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces supports annual compensation reviews but voted against the 5% and 4% across-the-board raises in his first two years as too generous during high inflation, and proposed a smaller 1% increase last year before voting for the 2% that passed. He advocates merit-based pay over the current 'step' system and has personally declined all three salary increases since being sworn in.

Question 27

How is Rich Paces funding his campaign?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is fully self-funding his campaign. He is not accepting outside contributions.

Question 28

How many doors has Rich Paces knocked?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces believes leadership starts with showing up, listening, and meeting people face to face. Following the devastating July 4th flood last year, Rich personally knocked on approximately 150 doors along the Guadalupe River during July and August conducting welfare checks and helping connect residents with disaster recovery resources, financial assistance, and county support services alongside the county's community outreach team. Then, during the lead-up to the March 3, 2026 Republican Primary Election, Rich knocked on an additional 1,800 doors throughout Precinct 2 between December and February to personally meet voters, hear concerns, and discuss the future of Kerr County. Rich will once again be out knocking on doors leading up to the November general election, where he is being challenged by an independent candidate. Many supporters and volunteers will be joining him in that effort. If you would like to help re-elect Rich Paces and support his grassroots campaign, please contact the campaign team.

Question 29

Where does Rich Paces stand on tax abatements and corporate incentives?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is opposed to government subsidies and tax abatements. He believes that if a business is not viable without these incentives, it does not belong in Kerr County. He has voted against every tax abatement that has come before the Commissioners Court since being elected.

Question 30

What should the focus of flood rebuilding efforts be?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces believes the most pressing need is financial assistance for residents and especially businesses. Current SBA aid comes as additional low-interest loans, which would be crushing on top of existing debt for many small businesses. He supports pursuing loan forgiveness options that the federal administration may consider.

Question 31

Where does Rich Paces stand on the COVID-19 response?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is opposed to all government mandates — including vaccine and mask mandates — and opposed the closures of churches, schools, and so-called non-essential businesses. He remains unvaccinated and has stated he has lost trust in big pharma, the CDC, and the FDA.

Question 32

Does Rich Paces support term limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rich Paces supports term limits but believes meaningful change requires a Convention of States, since most legislatures resist self-imposed limits. He has been a longtime financial supporter of the Convention of States effort.

Question 33

What is Rich Paces' position on solar farms, data centers, and bitcoin mining?

Accepted Answer

Rich Paces is opposed to government subsidies for wind and solar energy, which he believes have made Texas overly reliant on unreliable power and created the demand for subsidized BESS facilities. He shares broad Hill Country concerns about large data centers and bitcoin mining operations driving up energy demand and water use in the region.