Interview with Jesse Link

Partial Transcript: If we can start out with your family background.

Segment Synopsis: Link discusses his background and early political career.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Simpson County

Subjects: Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: Okay, so you haven't been judge under the old system but you did serve as a magistrate under the old system.

Segment Synopsis: Link explains why he likes the judicial referendum.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Judicial referendum; Simpson County

Subjects: County courts County government

Partial Transcript: Are there any interesting issues in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Link discusses the library and roads.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Public library; Simpson County

Subjects: Road building Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: Let me ask you about some other services in the county.

Segment Synopsis: Link discusses services in the county and how they are funded.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Simpson County

Subjects: Ambulance service Landfills, Sanitary Revenue sharing

Partial Transcript: I wonder if we could talk about the county?

Segment Synopsis: Link discusses the economy in the county including its major employers.

Keywords: Chamber of Commerce; County Judge Executive; Simpson County

Subjects: Agriculture Bankers Population growth

Partial Transcript: The next question I have yo ask you is about the movers and shakers in the county.

Segment Synopsis: Link discusses local politics such as the role of dog wardens and influential people.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Dog warden; Simpson County

Subjects: County clerks Roads--Construction