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 Pat Drew:

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

Pat Drew has presided in Brown County for 63 years. During this time, he has served on the Early City Council where, for 10 years, he worked on numerous projects. Some projects included joining the Brown County Water Improvement District, lowering taxes, and cultivating a steady environment for businesses to flock to Early, Texas.

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

Drew would like to see the roadways improved, and the tax rate lowered for owning road equipment versus renting it. He served in the third precinct in the early 1980s therefore, Drew is confident that he knows the needs of the people. Overall, Drew hopes to make Brown County a bigger and better place to live upon election as the third precinct County Commissioner.

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

Drew is confident in his ability to listen to the needs of the people by always keeping them at the forefront of his mind. He is ambitious to work harder at lowering taxes and conducting an in-depth review of the budget.

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

Throughout his campaign for County Commissioner, Drew stated that the biggest challenge thus far is, “just making it to the November ballot.” He doesn’t believe that much needs to be changed presently.

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

Drew’s greatest accomplishment to date is his family. He has been married to his wife Marcy for 41 years and together they have raised two children, Mallory and Connor. Drew says that it has been a joy to raise their own kids, as well as see their grandkids grow up likewise.