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Serrano
Marycruz Serrano, the lone Democrat candidate, is running for the office of Tax Assessor Collector on the Democratic party ticket for the March 5 primary in Erath County.
Serrano is running for the office on the concept of justness for citizens in the county.
“After the “English Only” incident last year, including many other hidden incidents, I’ve been silent for too long. Now with the opportunity to run for Tax Assessor-Collector, this is my chance to serve the residents of Erath County with the justness they deserve,” she said.
Serrano was one of two employees forced to sign paperwork in the office stating they would speak “English-only” in the office, unless they were helping a customer. Serrano has more than four years experience working at the tax office as a Motor Vehicle Deputy Clerk under current Tax Assessor Collector Jennifer Carey who is retiring at the end of year and not seeking re-election.
She started as a parttime motor vehicle clerk at the Erath County Tax Office in September 2019 and was promoted to fulltime in October 2022, where she is still employed.
“I’m open-minded, bilingual, eager to learn and ready to take on the responsibilities. Based on my experience and skills, I believe I’ll be a value add for both Erath County and county residents,” she said.
If she is elected, Serrano anticipates liking to learn about the job and experiencing the commitment of an elected official.
“I really love connecting with people and having the opportunity to solve customer problems, especially when it involves improving an internal process,” she said.
As far as future goals if she is elected, Serrano wants to modernize the office and implement a just environment.
“With this goal in mind, some changes will include a new policy, customer accommodation, employee positions, and a new system to keep county residents up to date,” she said.
Serrano is a graduate of Stephenville High School, single and has no children. Serrano is the daughter of Blanca and Manuel Serrano and has a younger brother named Kevin, and an older sister who is married, named Bianca Willis.