The six GOP hopefuls seeking the Precinct 2 Kendall County justice of the peace and Precinct 2 county commissioner positions in the March 1 primary participated in the first of two candidate forums sponsored by The Boerne Star at Kronkosky Place on Wednesday night to give their thoughts to the community and discuss issues like transportation, growth and public safety.
Each candidate – three for each office – started with a one-minute introduction. Precinct 2 commissioner candidate Leon Brimhall mentioned his love for Boerne and for the county during his 58 years of living here. Fellow candidate Garry Manitzas identified his experience as Fair Oaks Ranch mayor for five years. The third candidate, Andra Wisian, mentioned her service under Gov. Greg Abbott on the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority.
For Precinct 2 justice of the peace, William Faery similarly cited his experience in elected positions but also outlined his 23-year military experience as a veteran of three combat campaigns in the U.S. Army. One of his opponents, Jim Kohler, said that his preparation for the seat comes from 10 years as Boerne’s police chief. And Dave Neighbor, the third Precinct 2 JP candidate, cited 36 years of government service including as a U.S. Marine, CIA officer and consultant for federal agencies.
