Bastrop County Precinct 1
For 21 years, Christol “Dominica” McGinnis has lived in and served Bastrop’s Community as a small business owner and a volunteer. A former Army Captain (Military Police), she now serves as a professional leadership coach and consultant to senior leaders, government officials, attorneys, and licensed professionals in organizations of all sizes. Dominica is probably most known for her direct approach, ability to facilitate the most challenging conversations, and skilled leadership style.
Recognizing that Bastrop is facing an unprecedented period of growth, her goals are to strategically build upon the infrastructure and foundation already established in Precinct 1 while also keeping the community feel that has made Bastrop a great place to live and work.
A conservative Republican, Dominica is endorsed by current Bastrop County Commissioners – Mel Hamner and Clara Beckett, former Precinct 1 Commissioner – Johnny Sanders, and Bastrop County Conservatives.
- Former Captain, U.S. Army
- Military Police Officer (Airborne & Air Assault Qualified)
- Provost Marshal & Deputy Provost Marshal (Head of All Emergency Services) – Fort Myer & Fort McNair (now Joint Base Henderson Hall) supervising over 180 emergency services, logistics, military police, and k-9 personnel
- Small Business Owner – managing operations, projects, personnel, vendors, and budgets
- Leadership Coach for two large cities in the U.S.
- Facilitated Strategic Planning for two of the largest law firms in the world
- Executive Coach and Consultant for attorneys, senior leaders, and licensed professionals
- Bachelor of Arts Degree – University of Memphis – Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Christian Homeschool Mom of Four Girls! (1-Cardio ICU Nurse, 2- College, 1-High School)
- Resident of Bastrop County for 21 Years
- Served 14 Years on the Heart of the Pines Volunteer Fire Department Board (Board Secretary and President)
- Bastrop Chamber Member Board of Directors (2021-2023)
- St. Andrew’s Orthodox Christian Church Board Secretary
- A Founding Member of BACHOS (Bastrop Area Christian Home Schoolers)
- 2024 President of Austin Association of Legal Administrators
- Bastrop County Conservatives Leadership Advisory Member
- Keep Bastrop’s Community Feel as We Experience Growth
- Collaborate and Think Strategically to Avoid Higher Taxes While Addressing Funding, Infrastructure, and Resources
- Work With Leaders to Address Community Challenges and Opportunities
- Build the Relationships Needed to Advocate at Every Level of Government for Bastrop
- Partner With Neighborhood Leadership to Address Development Issues
- DONATE! Donate Button or by Mail:
Check Addressed To: CDM Campaign Fund
Campaign Mailing Address:
906 Main St., Ste 101, Bastrop, TX 78602 - Host a Meet and Greet / Provide Introductions (Email, Dinner, Coffee, Tea, Whatever YOU would find fun…small or large it helps)
- Display a Yard Sign (Name Recognition is Important)
- Share, Like, and Engage with Social Media Posts (Reduces Advertising Costs)
- Coordinate Favorable Sign Locations
- Block Walk (To “Friendly” Addresses)
- Text / Make Phone Calls ( To a “Friendly” List of Numbers to Remind Them to Vote)
- Distribute Push Cards
- Invite to Events in Local Community (There’s no one place to find out where things are happening…name recognition)
- Tell Your Friends About Me (Call, Text, Email – Name Recognition)
- General Admin Help (Scheduling, Return Calls, Post on Social Media, etc.)
- I’m Open to Other Ideas!
What Does a Commissioner Do?
A commissioner is one of four elected officials that sits on the Commissioner’s Court, along with the presiding County Judge. The Commissioners Court is the governing body of the county with the principal focus on law enforcement, health and social service delivery, the judicial system, road construction and infrastructure. Many state and county administrative responsibilities rest with the court. The Commissioners Court serves as both the legislative and executive branches of county government and has budgetary authority over all county departments, including those headed by other elected officials. Commissioners Court provides oversight over 14 broad areas:
- Roads and Bridges – Construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and infrastructure in the county that are not part of the state highway system
2. Personnel – Fills vacancies, and sets salaries, expenses, and other allowances for elected and appointed officials
3. Offices, Boards, and Commissions – may create offices, boards, and commissions to carry out certain purposes
4. Operating Facilities – Provide and maintain all county public facilities, acquire, lease, or sell county land
5. Bonding Authority – may issue bonds for certain purposes and are also responsible for management of debt incurred by the sale of such bonds
6. Contracting Authority – Enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with other local governments, the state, or private entities
7. Elections – responsible for the holding of general and special elections of the county including those authorizing creation of special districts, issuance of bonds, and other purposes
8. Regulatory Responsibility – Conduct statutorily specified regulatory responsibilities and may act in an advisory role with state agencies
9. Fiscal Operation – Financial responsibility for the county, setting the tax rate, authorizing expenditures, and issuing bonds
10. Public Health and Welfare – Provide or contract public health and welfare services which may include hospitals, social services, libraries, parks, emergency management programs, sanitation, and fire department services
11. Administrative Duties – Provide for the administrative operation of the commissioners court
12. Judicial Responsibilities – Shall provide a suitable place for detention of court-related children and adults and provide for other judicial responsibilities at the county level
13. Public Works – Broad responsibilities relating to water supply, irrigation and drainage, waste disposal, clean air, and agriculture
14. Juveniles – Establishment of detention homes for delinquent juveniles, children’s advocacy centers, and child abuse prevention plan
Feel Free to Contact
Headquarters
906 Main St., Ste 101, Bastrop TX 78602
TeamDominica@DominicaForCommissioner.com
Phone
512-838-3078
