Liz "Sumter" Gajdos
Independent · TX
Former Hays County judge who has lived in the county for 42 years and founded the group Wimberley Neighbors for Healthy Water. She says she will focus on managing growth, cutting debt and taxes, and protecting the region's water.
Where Liz "Sumter" Gajdos stands, based on their records
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 1 oppose
Voted no on letting the county borrow $71.2 million to build its new government center. It passed 4-1.
March 23, 2010Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Made the motion to set the county's 2010 property tax rate at 46.92 cents per $100 of value, up from 45.50 cents the year before. It passed 4-1.
September 16, 2009Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted no on creating a special tax district (tax increment reinvestment zone) to pay for roads and utilities at a planned U.S. Foodservice site. It passed 4-1.
August 4, 2009Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received the Texas Forward Party's endorsement for Hays County judge.
August 18, 2026
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Voted no on a new seat plan for the regional transportation planning board after warning that small cities would lose their voice. It passed 3-2.
April 6, 2010
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Voted no on choosing a building plan for the new county government center and asking for bids. It passed 3-2.
August 11, 2009
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Past race Liz "Sumter" Gajdos ran in:
- County Judge · November 3, 2026 · Hays County, Texas