Seeks to Continue Fighting for Upshur County Taxpayers
GILMER, TX – Upshur County Commissioner Jay W. Miller today announced his intention to seek re-election, pledging to continue fighting for taxpayers, protecting local resources, and delivering common-sense leadership for Upshur County.
“Serving the people of Upshur County has been an incredible honor,” said Commissioner Miller. “Whether it’s protecting our water, improving roads, defending our constitutional rights, or making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, I’ve fought every day to stand up for our County and our values. I’m running for re-election because there’s still more work to do.”
An Air Force veteran and former intelligence officer with the National Security Agency, Commissioner Miller has built a reputation as a principled public servant and dedicated community leader. Since taking office, he has delivered real results for the people of Upshur County, including:
Protecting Lake O’ the Pines from Dallas and other areas wanting to take East Texas Water.
Updating the road repair process to ensure taxpayers see the return on their investment.
More than tripling the County’s emergency reserve from $3 million to $17 million while reducing the tax rate by almost 20%, building stability for the future while saving taxpayers’ money.
Taking bold action to defend constitutional rights, voting to declare Upshur County both a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County and a Sanctuary County for the Unborn.
As a County Commissioner, Miller has also supported law enforcement with a 36% increase in funding for the Sheriff’s office and worked to equip local constables with new technology, turning a $1,500 plan to purchase two cameras into eight fully equipped cameras and accessories through creative problem solving and collaboration.
Raised in Gilmer, Commissioner Miller graduated from Gilmer High School and earned a criminal justice degree from Stephen F. Austin University before serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. After returning home from the National Security Agency, he became a successful small business owner and active community volunteer.
Commissioner Miller and his wife, Kimberly, a former Gilmer and Harmony ISD public school teacher and small business owner, are the proud parents of Seth, a soon-to-be graduate of UT Tyler, and Addison, a student at Harmony ISD.
