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ELECTION 2024 • Constable Precinct 3
Primary Election, March 5, 2024 • Early Voting, Feb 20 through March 1
GEORGETOWN VIEW ASKED CANDIDATES FOR PRECINCT 3 CONSTABLE THE SAME QUESTIONS TO ENABLE VOTERS TO REVIEW “APPLES-TO-APPLES” RESPONSES REGARDING ISSUES AND PLATFORMS. ANSWERS APPEAR IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY WERE RECEIVED.
KEVIN WILKIE
KEVIN WILKIE has been a resident of Williamson County since 2005 when he was transferred here with TX DPS. Upon his retirement as Captain, Highway Patrol Division in 2017, he was hired as a Deputy in the PCT 3 Constable’s office where he is currently serving as a Sergeant. Kevin is a US Army Veteran, lifelong Conservative Republican, Christ follower, and loving husband and father. He and his wife, Gigi, live in Georgetown where they are actively involved in the community, supporting local businesses and serving in their church at Celebration.
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO RUN FOR CONSTABLE? I was approached by the current Constable and asked if I would consider running when he decided to run for Sheriff. I currently work in the PCT3 office and have a strong desire to continue to serve the people of our community and maintain the level of service and trust that has been established and upheld by the previous and current Constable.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE FOR THE OFFICE OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3? My faith as a Christian, my conservative and family values. I serve the people of our community and our staff with fairness, compassion and accountability. I have over 34 years of law enforcement experience, over 24 years of being in various supervisory and leadership positions and 4 years of active duty service in the U.S. Army. This has ingrained in my character the qualities of integrity, honor and selfless service.
IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 OFFICE DOING WELL RIGHT NOW? The way we serve the County and people of our community. We truly care about the people of our community and strive to conduct our duties in a timely and efficient manner while treating everyone with courtesy and respect.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP PRIORITIES IF ELECTED? To uphold the standards of service and commitment to excellence set by the previous and current Constable. To provide exceptional internal and external service to our community and other Williamson County offices. To stay proactive in observing and responding to environmental issues and crimes. To ensure our deputies and staff are afforded the opportunities for ongoing training. To uphold the Constitution of the United States of America and the laws of the state of Texas with fairness and impartiality.
WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR OPPONENT? I am the only candidate who has worked and is currently working in the Williamson County PCT3 Constable's Office. In 2017, I was hired by Constable Kevin Stofle as a deputy and eventually promoted to my current position of Sergeant. I maintained my position after the appointment of Constable Matt Lindemann. I know the duties of our office and of the Constable first hand. I have worked with the people of PCT3, our county, our office staff, and other county officials effectively and in a positive manner since 2017. I have the knowledge and expertise to become Constable without any interruption in service to our community. I have years of leadership and supervisory experience from Trooper through Captain with the Texas DPS, the military, and my current position. I have attended numerous leadership courses and instructed leadership classes. I am a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, and obtained the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Association Trilogy award. I earned the Texas Civil Process Service Proficiency certification, and am a member of the Texas Environmental Law Enforcement Association.
DEKE PIERCE
DEKE PIERCE is a 6th generation Texan who served in the Air Force, has more than 30 years of public service experience, and has done considerable volunteer and charity work. He has Master Corrections and Peace Officer certifications, holds a degree in Business and is a certified trainer. He retired from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and worked at Wilco’s Precinct 1 Constable’s Office as a Sergeant. He leads by example, is firm but fair, and has a can-do attitude and desire to work closely with his team and the community as well as a solid reputation of leadership, integrity, ethics and community service. VoteDekeGPierce.com
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO RUN FOR CONSTABLE? I learned civil law, aspects of running a Constable’s Office, and greatly enjoyed the community aspects of the job and partnering with other agencies. I look forward to representing Precinct 3 and partnering with our community to see what we can accomplish together. As Constable, I also look forward to providing leadership and mentoring and passing on knowledge to create leaders to benefit the Precinct both now and in the future. I look forward to these many opportunities and am motivated to be the very best Constable I can be for Precinct 3.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE FOR THE OFFICE OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3? I bring 30+ years of public service and a collaborative and respectful approach to the position. I have Master Corrections/Peace Officer certifications, a business degree, and graduated from the Executive Leadership Institute’s FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy. I am Active Shooter Response, Security Specialist, and TCOLE Instructor certified, have 7,829 training hours and am a big proponent of sharing knowledge and continuing education. I strongly desire to serve and better the community and willingly give of my time and effort. I have a wealth of experience, value the opportunity to partner with other Constables and look forward to collaborating with staff and working closely with the community.
All candidates have law enforcement and leadership backgrounds and at least two of us are veterans and have civil experience. Additionally, I offer a vast training, educational and certification background, and a strong desire to collaborate with others. My degree aids in handling administrative functions and I adapt quickly to changing circumstances and environments. I bring strong communication and negotiation skills to the table, have worked closely with the media, have strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal and stress-coping skills and provide a strong background in public safety.
I’m known as a hard-working, informed and dedicated public servant who communicates and works well with others to ensure overall successes and who gives back to the community. These qualities and my training background allows me stand out from the others.IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 OFFICE DOING WELL RIGHT NOW? Precinct 3 had some difficult times the past few years with the loss of former Constable Stofle, but I firmly believe Constable Lindemann did an exceptional job of coming in during this trying time and offering leadership and stability to the Office. The Office is also doing a good job towards their mission through good customer service and the proper and appropriate processing of paperwork. They also host community events that I believe are well received and I would like to see continued.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP PRIORITIES IF ELECTED? I will spend time with Constable Lindemann and staff before taking office to ensure a smooth transition for both the staff and the public. By my own experience, I know the importance of them knowing their jobs are safe and them getting to know and trust me so we can share ideas and become the best we can be for the community. Once in Office, I will watch and learn, working with staff and the public to collaborate on ways to work together to ensure an efficient, productive and community-oriented Office.
BERT WITCHER
BERT WITCHER has been married to his wife Renee for 35 years and is a proud father of a son and daughterin-law. A Lampasas native, he left to obtain a BA from Abilene Christian University and after returning to the family business, earned an MS in Public Administration from the University of Central Texas. Seeking a career change, he joined the Georgetown Police and has lived here since 1998. He is a graduate of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas and licensed as a Master Peace Officer. "I humbly ask your support to be the next Constable for Precinct 3."
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO RUN FOR CONSTABLE? I have spent 26 years with the Georgetown Police Department, rising through the ranks to Lieutenant. Serving as your Constable is an opportunity to continue my public service in a new role, working directly for you.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE FOR THE OFFICE OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3? I bring demonstrated leadership from a law enforcement career that has been entirely centered in Williamson County where my wife and I live and where we raised our son. Twice I’ve been honored as the Georgetown Police Department Employee of the Year. Through my 26-year law enforcement career my assignments have included Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, Administration, Community Engagement, and my current role in Professional Standards. Special projects I’ve been tasked with through the years include the City of Georgetown’s Special Events Committee, City Benefits Committee, a temporary assignment to a DEA Task Force, a Williamson County Special Task Unit for Mental Health as well as other smaller working groups. I hold a Master Peace Officer license with an Instructor Proficiency Certificate and Special Investigator Certificate. I am a graduate of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas and have a Bachelor of Arts from Abilene Christian University and a Master of Science from the University of Central Texas.
IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 OFFICE DOING WELL RIGHT NOW? The Precinct 3 Office has been well led by our two previous Constables, Matthew Lindemann and Kevin Stofle. The existing staff are a great group and I look forward to working with them.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP PRIORITIES IF ELECTED? Our most pressing priority is to remain continually ready, both for our service-oriented tasks as well as our response to crises. A secondary priority for any local officeholder is to responsibly manage the demands of growth, knowing that budgets in our offices will not grow as quickly as needs.
WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR OPPONENT? I want to create opportunities to bring county government out to the citizens by partnering with other offices to deliver a “citizens academy” that informs you and engages your feedback. Some public offices and functions are not well known. The office of Constable is a good example. Many citizens don’t know what they do and don’t realize it’s an elected position. I believe we get our best government when we’re closest to those we serve. Much of that is through an exchange of information.
