Rockwall, TX – February 18, 2026 – After three years of stabilizing county taxes, advancing long-delayed road projects, and standing firm for responsible growth, Commissioner John Stacy is outlining a focused four-year plan to keep Rockwall County moving forward — without surrendering control to outside developer interests.
“Since 2022, my mission has been simple,” Stacy said. “Protect residents from overdevelopment, rebuild our roads, and stabilize county taxes.”
Roads: Delivering Relief — and Finishing the Job
In his first term, Stacy helped end the diversion of voter-approved road funds and moved the Trip 21 bond program forward, including unanimous approval to sell $50 million in road bonds to unlock major congestion-relief projects.
Under his leadership, Rockwall County has:
- Approved nearly $70 million in road projects focused on congestion relief.
- Strengthened funding and staffing for 22 miles of county-maintained roads.
- Targeted major choke points, including SH 276/FM 548 and key SH 66 corridors.
- Advanced the Miss May Vernon extension to the new high school.
- Partnered with the City of Fate on South Ben Payne Road improvements.
- Closed funding gaps on Crenshaw Road.
“These are real solutions to the traffic residents deal with every day,” Stacy said.
Next Four Years — Road Priorities
Looking ahead, Stacy’s transportation priorities include:
- Completing the interstate project.
- Delivering a four-lane Ben Payne with an I-30 interchange.
- Building the road connection from the new high school to Woodcreek.
- Constructing Crenshaw Road.
- Redesigning the SH 276/FM 548 intersection and SH 66 signals for increased capacity and better traffic flow.
- Moving all Precinct 4 voter-approved road projects fully through design.
Growth & Water: Infrastructure First
Stacy has drawn a firm line against development that outpaced infrastructure, especially water supply and emergency readiness. He has insisted that large projects prove sufficient water for daily use, fire protection, and peak-demand emergencies before receiving approval.
“Responsible development means real water, real infrastructure, and real planning,” Stacy said. “Rockwall County should grow on our terms — with safety, roads, and taxpayers in mind — not on the developers’ timetable.”
Taxes & Core Services: Conservative Budgets, Stable Bills
During his first term, Stacy supported disciplined, conservative budgets that fully funded public safety, courts, roads, and elections while passing a budget below the no-new-revenue rate. He worked to stabilize the county tax rate to help offset rising property appraisals, with no county-driven tax increases beyond state mandates.
“Families are feeling appraisal spikes,” Stacy said. “They deserve leaders who restrain government, not grow it.”
Next Four Years — Budget Priorities
Stacy’s budget focus for the next term includes:
- Restraining spending and avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Stabilizing the tax rate so families aren’t driven out by rising appraisals.
- Prioritizing public safety, roads, and elections — the core functions of county government.
About John Stacy
John Stacy serves as Rockwall County Commissioner for Precinct 4. A 16-year Fate resident, he previously served on the Fate City Council, Economic Development Corporation, and Planning & Zoning Committee. He and his wife, Amie, are raising three sons and remain active in community and public service.
Submitted by John Stacey for Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 4
