One of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court鈥檚 longest-serving members, Gary Fickes, won鈥檛 seek reelection next year.
The Republican, who represents northeast Tarrant County, announced his intention to leave his seat up for grabs in a press release Monday.
鈥淎t the end of my term, I will have served eighteen years as the Commissioner in Precinct 3. This has been the most incredible and rewarding job of my life,鈥� Fickes wrote. 鈥淎dd ten years as Mayor of Southlake and Chairman of the Planning & Zoning commission, what more could you ask for in public service?鈥�
Seats in Precinct 3 and Precinct 1 are up for grabs during next year鈥檚 elections, according to . Precinct 1, which covers southwest Tarrant County, has been represented by Roy Charles Brooks since 2004.
In Precinct 3, have already filed their intentions to run: Tarrant County Republican Party Chair , Fort Worth Police spokesperson , and David McClelland.
Last year, the Commissioners Court saw major turnover, when three commissioners declined to run for reelection and three new faces took their seats.
Republican County Judge Tim O鈥橦are promised to make Tarrant County more conservative when he replaced longtime judge Glen Whitley. Republican took the reins in northwest Tarrant County鈥檚 Precinct 4, and kept southeast Tarrant County blue with her win in Precinct 2.
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