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| Jack Hatchell, Commissioner - Precinct 4 |
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| Court Accomplishments |
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- No increase in tax rate for 10-plus years
- Senior Citizen tax freeze
- Program to pave all county roads by 2008
- Participation with cities to preserve open space and develop parks
and trails
- Numerous major transportation improvements to include President George
Bush Turnpike, US 75 widening, Dallas North Tollway extensions, and
SH 121
- Improved health care services for children
- Enhance health care safety net for the county's poorest population
- Cooperation with Cities of Plano, Dallas and others in County to jointly
fund thoroughfare street improvements to include Preston Road, Frankfort
Road, Midway Road, Plano Road, Park Boulevard, Spring Creek Parkway
and many others
- New electronic voting system
- Expansions to jail and juvenile detention center
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| Goals |
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- To provide quality services to the citizens of Collin County at the
lowest tax possible
- To work closely with county cities and regional authorities to provide
the best transportation system possible for our county and region
- To promote economic development in our county and continue to expand
employment opportunities for our citizens
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| City Council Accomplishments |
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As a member of the Plano City Council, Jack Hatchell was
involved in the following major accomplishments:
- Creation of Legacy Park
- Relocation of EDS and Frito Lay Headquarters to Plano
- Extension of Dallas North Tollway from Frankfort Road to SH 121
- Development of SH 190 (President George Bush)
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| Education |
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- B.S. Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
- M.S. Civil Engineering with Specialization in Traffic Engineering
and Transportation Planning, Texas A&M University
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| Military |
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- Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets
- Distinguished Military Student
- Distinguished Military Graduate
- Second Lieutenant, US Army Transportation Corps
- Captain, Army Reserve
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| Experience |
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- Engineering Associate, Texas Department of Transportation
- Traffic Engineer, City of Midland, Texas
- Research Engineer, Texas Transportation Institute
- Consulting Traffic Engineer and Transportation Planner
- Member, Plano City Council 1975-85, Three Terms as Mayor Pro Tem
- Commissioner, Collin County
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| Regional Involvement |
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- Member, Regional Transportation Council
- Chairman, Regional Transportation Council 2004-2005
- Member, North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board
1999-2005
- President, North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board
2003-2004
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| Community Involvement |
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- Member, Christ United Methodist Church
- Member, Plano Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Frisco Chamber of Commerce
- YMCA Board
- Plano Economic Development Board
- Chairman, City of Plano Traffic Safety Support Commission 1973-74
- City of Plano Panning and Zoning Commission 1974-75
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| Professional Involvement |
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- Life Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers
- Past Chairman, District 5, Institute of Transportation Engineers
- Life Member, Texas Section Institute of Transportation Engineers
- Past President, Texas Section Institute of Transportation Engineers
- Member, National League of Cities Transportation Committee
- Texas Transportation Institute Advisory Council
- Member, National League of Cities Transportation Steering Committee
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| Honors |
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- North Texas Commission Transportation Excellence Award in Mobility
2004 Team Award to Regional Transportation Council
- Texas Department of Transportation Road Hand Award 2005 as Recognition
for Leadership in Promoting Mobility in County, Region and State
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| Family |
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Jack is married to his wife of 44 years, Pat, who is
Retired Executive Director of the Maurice Barnett Geriatric Wellness Center.
Jack and Pat also have a growing family which includes Amy Hatchell &
Chris Briggs, Beth & David Jamison, and grandson, Jack William Jamison.
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