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Letter from a Cattleman
Dear Editor,
Recently I had the opportunity to meet one of the candidates for County Judge, Craig Moreau.
It was an informal meeting in which Moreau explained his extensive career and the priorities to which he felt were important and should be addressed when he becomes County Judge. I was surprised and pleased when he mentioned that the cattlemen in our County should get more support in obtaining a better return on their investments.
Moreau stated “Agriculture, and especially the beef industry is the heart and historical basis of our $1 billion dollar local economy. Even with all of the recent staffing challenges and rising land prices agriculture remains the second fastest growing segment of our economy. In the next decade we must look for creative ways to keep the industry profitable including new revenue streams and involving our next generation of cattle operators. A robust agricultural economy will provide a resilient and stable livelihood for our children and grandchildren if we fight for proactive ways to support our ranchers.”
All the while supporting local organizations and businesses, cattle operators and their families sustain the agricultural way of life that we deeply value here in Fayette County.
Sincerely,
Les Mallory
Quixote Longhorns
Former President of CVICA (Colorado Valley
Independent Cattlemen’s Association)
Campaign Announcement
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Craig Moreau is excited to announce his candidacy for Fayette County Judge. Craig and his wife Jamie moved permanently to Fayette County shortly after college because they know this is the best place in Texas to live and raise a family.
“All of my children were born as Fayette County residents and my only son is buried here. One day I will be buried here as well. Fayette County is our forever home” said Moreau.
Craig Moreau will fight to keep our tax rates low because low tax rates make our county strong. Lower taxes promote business growth, provide better jobs, and protect our homes from becoming a financial burden.
Moreau was hired by current County Judge Joe Weber to serve as Chief of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Craig Moreau has proven his leadership abilities through some of our county’s toughest times including the worst freeze in Texas’s history, historic floods, and the crippling global pandemic. “Serving during this time, in my home county, has been the honor of a lifetime.”
Craig Moreau worked tirelessly during several natural disasters in securing water, food, and shelter for those in desperate need. During the unprecedented pandemic, Moreau initiated solutions such as the first drive-through testing center in any rural Texas county and inhome testing and vaccination for seniors who could not leave home. Under Moraeu’s innovative leadership, Fayette County has been recognized state-wide.
Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Veterans and EMS professionals countywide consider Moreau a close ally. Moreau is the Chair of the Rural Texas Workforce Matters Coalition providing jobs and job training to county residents.
He is a member of the Capitol Area Homeland Security Task Force, the Capitol Area Regional Technology Committee, and board of directors for the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter.
Visit www.moreau22.com for more information about Craig Moreau for County Judge.
DAR Community Service Award
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The Smith-McMillan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented its Community Service Award to Fayette County Emergency Management Chief Craig Moreau at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on May 27. The group recognized Moreau for his work coordinating the County’s response to emergencies and natural disasters along with his work dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for the County. Pictured are (back, from left) Kathy Schatte, Lois Wink, Sally Reynolds, Sue Lane McCulley, Moreau, Sarah Mabry, Patty Royal, Kay Marburger, (front) Pct. 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Pct. 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, County Judge Joe Weber and Pct. 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel.
