- Lower Taxes. Local Control. Liberty First.
Nathan Polsky
for Lamar County Commissioner, Precinct 2
About me
Texas, Born and Raised
Putting Families, Property Rights, and Freedom First.
I’m a lifelong Texan who believes government should serve the people — not dictate to them. With property taxes climbing and energy projects expanding across our county, it’s time to stand up for residents, small businesses, and landowners.
I’m committed to protecting property rights, lowering taxes, and ensuring that county government is transparent, accountable, and limited in scope. My goal is to give residents control over their own lives and resources while promoting policies that strengthen liberty, economic freedom, and smart, locally driven decisions.
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Key Issues & Priorities
Our county deserves leadership rooted in principle — not politics. These are the values and priorities that will guide my decisions as County Commissioner, always grounded in limited government, individual rights, and respect for private property.
Lowering the Burden of Property Taxes
My top priority as County Commissioner is reducing the tax burden on homeowners and ensuring families can afford to stay on their land.
Property taxes in Texas have become a crushing and unpredictable expense. For many families, the tax bill is now the second-largest monthly cost after their mortgage — and appraisal spikes hit homeowners hard, even when the county rate stays the same. Texans shouldn’t be living in fear of the next tax notice.
I believe property ownership is a cornerstone of freedom. You shouldn’t have to rent your own home or land back from the government every single year.
As County Commissioner, I will make this issue my highest priority by committing to:
- Never raising the county property tax rate — not now, not ever.
- Actively working to reduce the county tax rate year after year by cutting waste and tightening the county budget.
- Expanding local homestead, senior, disabled, and veteran exemptions to give homeowners immediate relief.
- Pursuing exemptions and reforms that move us toward eliminating county property taxes for homesteaders — so families can truly own their homes without fear of being taxed out.
- Bringing full transparency and accountability to the Appraisal District, including oversight of its budget and appointments, to ensure fairness and responsible management.
- Advocating at the state level for long-overdue appraisal reform, while refusing to let county tax rates rise in the meantime.
Texans deserve predictable, stable, and affordable homeownership — not a perpetual lease with the government. I’m running to protect your property, reduce your taxes, and make our county a place where families can build a future without being priced out of it.
Firearms Freedom and Second Amendment Defense
All gun laws—federal, state, and any attempted local restrictions—are unconstitutional violations of the natural right to self-defense and the clear command of the Second Amendment: the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
Texas law already preempts counties from regulating firearm ownership, possession, transfer, transportation, or carry in most cases, and I will vigorously defend and expand that preemption to ensure zero local infringements in our county. No commissioner, no county ordinance, no budget allocation will ever be used to restrict law-abiding Texans’ natural and constitutionally protected right to arms.
As your county commissioner, I will:
- Oppose any proposal that would create or fund county-level restrictions on firearms, ammunition, magazines, or carry—beyond what's strictly required by state law.
- Push resolutions declaring our county a Second Amendment sanctuary, committing the Commissioners Court to not allocate resources (budget, personnel, or equipment) toward enforcing any new federal or state infringements deemed unconstitutional.
- Protect carry rights on county property and in county facilities to the fullest extent allowed by law, ensuring peaceful citizens are not disarmed where they have a right to be.
- Advocate relentlessly for the repeal of all gun control at higher levels of government, using my position on the Commissioners Court to amplify the voice of liberty-loving Texans and hold state and federal officials accountable.
- Support local self-defense by prioritizing county resources for roads, bridges, and services that empower free individuals, not bureaucratic controls.
In our county, we will never bow to tyrants who seek to disarm the people. Self-defense is not a privilege granted by government—it’s a fundamental natural right. I will use every tool of the Commissioners Court to safeguard that right, block local encroachments, and fight for total firearms freedom for every peaceful resident.
Responsible Land and Energy Development
Lamar County is seeing growing interest in new energy development—from solar farms to wind projects—and with that comes real concern from landowners about property rights, transparency, and outside influence.
I believe the free market—not government mandates or corporate favoritism—should guide energy development. At the same time, property owners deserve to make informed, voluntary decisions without pressure, coercion, or lack of transparency.
No one should have their land use dictated by backroom deals, subsidies, or top-down policies that ignore the will of the community.
As County Commissioner, I will make this a priority by committing to:
- Defending property rights above all else — ensuring that all land use decisions remain voluntary and that no landowner is forced, pressured, or misled into agreements they do not fully support.
- Opposing government subsidies, tax abatements, and special treatment for energy companies that distort the free market and shift the burden onto local taxpayers.
- Promoting full transparency in development agreements so residents know exactly what projects are being proposed, who benefits, and how they impact the community.
- Ensuring local accountability by keeping decisions at the county level and resisting outside pressure from state agencies, corporations, or special interests.
- Protecting neighboring property owners by advocating for fair processes that respect those impacted by large-scale developments, without expanding unnecessary regulation.
- Encouraging market-driven solutions that allow innovation in energy while respecting landowners and preserving the rural character of our county.
Our county’s future should be shaped by the people who live here—not dictated by outside interests or government interference. I will work to ensure that growth, when it happens, is voluntary, transparent, and rooted in respect for property rights.
Protecting Individual Rights and Local Freedom
Government should exist to protect your rights — not control your daily life. Too often, local governments impose unnecessary rules, permits, and barriers that make it harder for people to work, build, and live freely.
I believe in a county government that respects individual liberty, protects property rights, and gets out of the way of peaceful people. Freedom should be the default — not something you have to ask permission for.
As County Commissioner, I will make this a priority by committing to:
- Opposing unnecessary regulations and permits that burden small businesses, tradesmen, and individuals trying to earn a living.
- Protecting property owners from overreach by resisting zoning-like restrictions, excessive codes, or enforcement practices that go beyond the county’s proper role.
- Ensuring county government respects personal freedom by rejecting policies that punish peaceful behavior or expand bureaucratic control.
- Reviewing existing rules and ordinances to identify and eliminate those that are outdated, redundant, or harmful to economic opportunity.
- Supporting local solutions over top-down mandates by pushing back against state or federal overreach that infringes on the rights of our residents.
- Defending the rights of individuals to live and work freely without constant interference from government agencies.
A free county is a thriving county. I will work to ensure Lamar County remains a place where individuals—not government—are in control of their lives.
Fiscal Responsibility and Efficient Governance
Every dollar the county spends comes from the people who live and work here. Government has a responsibility to use that money wisely, efficiently, and only for its core functions.
For too long, government growth has been treated as inevitable. I believe it should be intentional, limited, and constantly scrutinized. Taxpayers deserve a county government that operates lean, prioritizes essential services, and eliminates waste wherever possible.
As County Commissioner, I will make this a priority by committing to:
- Holding the line on spending by carefully reviewing the county budget and opposing unnecessary increases.
- Identifying and eliminating wasteful or redundant programs that do not serve a clear and essential purpose.
- Prioritizing core county responsibilities like roads, infrastructure, and public safety over non-essential expansions of government.
- Encouraging competitive bidding and private-sector solutions to reduce costs and improve service quality.
- Demanding measurable results from every department to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.
- Planning responsibly for the future without relying on constant budget growth or increased tax burdens.
Lamar County doesn’t need bigger government — it needs better government. I will work to ensure every dollar is spent with discipline, transparency, and respect for the taxpayer.
Accountability and Transparency in Local Government
Local government should be open, honest, and accountable to the people it serves. Residents have a right to know how decisions are made, how money is spent, and who is responsible.
Too often, important decisions happen without enough visibility or public input. I believe transparency isn’t optional — it’s essential to maintaining trust and preventing misuse of power.
As County Commissioner, I will make this a priority by committing to:
- Ensuring full transparency in county spending so residents can easily see where their tax dollars are going.
- Supporting open records and accessible information by making budgets, contracts, and meeting materials readily available to the public.
- Promoting competitive and fair bidding processes to prevent favoritism and ensure the best value for taxpayers.
- Encouraging public participation by making meetings more accessible and ensuring citizens have a voice in major decisions.
- Holding county departments and officials accountable for performance, conduct, and responsible use of public funds.
- Opposing backroom deals and closed-door decision-making that undermine public trust.
Government works best when it operates in the open. I will work to ensure Lamar County residents always have a clear view into how their government operates—and the ability to hold it accountable.
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