Meet the Democratic candidates running for Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 7
The Star-Telegram sent questionnaires to all candidates. Responses have been edited for clarity and length.
Charles Hatley
Occupation: Tarrant County Chief Deputy Constable Pct. 7
Age: 61
Website: www.HATLEY2020.com
Public offices you have held or run for, with years: No Elected Positions
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain. No Arrest record
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain. No Lawsuits or Bankruptcy
Why are you seeking this office?
I have been in the Police field for over 38 years and a United States Air Force Veteran. The experiences I have had both in the military and the Law Enforcement field has helped mold me into the kind of leader that I feel the community needs.
These career experiences make me better qualified for the office of Constable at Precinct 7.
What would your top three policy priorities be?
Transparency and Accountability (Body Cameras during all interaction with the public)
Continuous Deputy Training (Maintain up to date law changes)
Open Communication with the Public (Open door policy to everyone)
Why should voters choose you over your opponent?
I have been a Certified Police Officer for 38 years and the Chief Deputy for Tarrant County Constables office in precinct 7 for the last 11 years, so I have seen the need for full transparency with the Community, along with the need for open communications. This is what our office has implemented.
County Constable, Precinct 7 Democratic Party primary election candidate Sandra Lee declined to answer the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s voters guide questions.
This story was originally published February 14, 2020 at 9:50 AM with the headline "Meet the Democratic candidates running for Tarrant County Constable, Precinct 7."
