BrownwoodNews.com sent five questions via email to all of the candidates running for office in Brown County during the March 2024 Republican Primary. The following are the answers submitted by Mitchel Jacobson:

How long have you been a part of the Brown County community? – To what extent have you been a part of local government?

Mitchell Jacobson was born and raised in Brown County. He has served extensively within law enforcement for over 11 years as a Texas State Trooper and Sheriff’s Deputy, but it all started after he graduated college and worked as a correction officer.

What is your vision for the future of Brown County? – What changes would you advocate for and why?

Jacobson’s major vision for the county is to further community growth in whatever way that may look like for the office of Justice of the Peace.

Regarding your prospective position, what do you consider your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

Regarding his strengths, Jacobson believes that his time spent working with various “JPs” is a large benefit to his campaign; along with his education and work experience in law enforcement all across Texas. He stated that a potential weakness of his is simply not occupying the office of Justice of the Peace yet, and needing to work through the necessary training to best fulfill the job.

What do you consider the biggest challenge of the position you are running for? – What areas need improvement and why?

Jacobson greatly appreciates the work done by his prospective predecessors and sees the biggest challenge to be jumping into the position that others have held before him, and efficiently falling in line. As far as looking for improvements Jacobson stated, “There is always room for improvement.” There may not be specific points in need of improvement that he may bring to light until elected to office.

What has been your greatest accomplishment in your career? – In your personal life?

Within Jacobson’s career, he believes his greatest accomplishments have been to graduate from the Texas Department of Public Safety Academy, work as a State Trooper, become involved in many investigations, making connections with great people along the way, and ultimately beginning everything as a correction officer. In reference to his personal life, Jacobson concludes to say that his greatest accomplishment has been to spend 17 years with his wife Cassie, and together raise their four girls.