TARRANT COUNTY, TX
Commissioner Precinct 3 - Gary Fickes
Commissioner Gary Fickes
Commissioner Gary Fickes
Precinct 3 Commissioner, Gary Fickes
County Commissioner Gary Fickes is committed to providing the leadership, experience, and knowledge to make Precinct 3 the most desirable area to live and work in the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex. His 35 years of community involvement as a commissioner, mayor, and community leader have given him the opportunity and first-hand experience in helping to build a truly great area.
Because Northeast Tarrant County (Precinct 3) is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, innovative solutions are required to address pressing transportation and infrastructure needs. The Precinct includes two major airports (D/FW and Alliance) and numerous major freeways.
Commissioner Fickes has helped guide the approval and start of construction on two major projects: The North Tarrant Expressway and the DFW Connector. Both projects were approved in the first quarter of 2009 and represent over $5 billion in improvements toward increased mobility and reduced congestion in Precinct 3. All major freeways have undergone reconstruction to add capacity and reduce congestion.
Commissioner Fickes supports quality economic development because it is a proven tool for job creation, improves property values, creates sales tax funds, adds value to the community, and improves the quality of life for the region. It brings increased payrolls, more spending power and creates a better economic environment for everyone.
Healthcare is an important issue to Commissioner Fickes. Since being elected, he has worked to improve patient care/outcome and patient access at John Peter Smith Hospital. He has helped create *five new school-based clinics in Precinct 3, the Gertrude Tarpley JPS Healthcare Center in Watauga, and the JPS Medical Home at Northeast Tarrant in Euless. Commissioner Fickes served as Chairman/Trustee at Harris Methodist Hospital HEB and as a Trustee for the Harris Methodist Health Foundation.
Education
Sam Houston State University, Bachelor of Science, 1972
Family
Wife, Kathy Fickes
Son, Christopher
Son, Corey and wife, Kacey, Grandchildren Evie and Jack
Daughter, Jennifer and husband, Alex Styers
Present Community Involvement
| Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition and Executive Board, Member, Past Chairman Regional Transportation Council (RTC) through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Member, Past Chairman Public Employee Benefits Cooperative (PEBC), Chairman, Member NACo Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC), Member NACo Transportation Steering Committee, Vice-Chairman, Member TEX-21, Chairman, Member Metroport Cities Partnership, Member, Past Chairman Northeast Leadership Forum, Member, Past Board Member Metroport Meals on Wheels Advisory Board, Member West Texas Judges and Commissioners, Member Colleyville Executive Organization, Member Southlake Executive Forum, Member Grapevine Rotary, Member, Paul Harris Fellow Award Colleyville Lions Club, Member A Wish with Wings, Board Member Mid-Cities Care Corps, Board Member HEB Chamber of Commerce, Board Member Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce, Board Member Colleyville Chamber of Commerce, Member Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, Member Keller Chamber of Commerce, Member Southlake Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, Past Chairman Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce, Member Tarrant County College Foundation, Board Member Community Enrichment Center, Board Member Tarrant County Back to School Round-Up, Liaison to Board Tarrant County Mental Health Connection, Member Tarrant County Historical Commission, Court Liaison Northeast Senior Leadership, Member Grapevine Chamber Senior Service Alliance, Member Sam Houston State University Alumni Association, Board Member |
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Past Community Involvement
| Mayor, City of Southlake | 1989-1996 |
| Southlake Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairman | 1986-1989 |
| Southlake Chamber of Commerce, Chairman | 1987-1988, 2002 |
| Harris Methodist Hospital H.E.B., Chairman/Trustee | 1996-2008 |
| Harris Methodist Health System, Trustee | 2003-2007 |
| BSA, Scout Master, Committee Chairman | 1983-1999 |
| Tarrant County Mayors Council, Chairman/Member | 1989-1996 |
| Tarrant County 911 Board of Manager, Vice-Chairman/Member | 1989-1996 |
| Texas Southwestern Cattle Raiser Association | 1996-Present |
| National Rifle Association | 1980-Present |
Awards and Recognition
Southlake Citizen of the Year |
1990 |
Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow |
1996 |
Rotarian of the Year, Grapevine Rotary Club |
2000 |
Northeast Leadership Forum, Distinguished Community Leadership Award |
2002 |
Texas Department of Transportation "Road Hand" Award |
2004 |
Boy Scouts of America, Silver Eagle Award |
2006 |
International Service Award, Grapevine Rotary Club |
2007-2008 |
Spirit of Enterprise, Greater Keller Chamber |
2008 |
Chairman's Choice Award, NE Tarrant Chamber |
2010 |
Greater Fort Worth Builders Association Partnership Award |
2010 |
John Harbin Visionary Award, NW Metroport Chamber |
2011 |
Clyde Mooney Award, H-E-B Chamber |
2011 |
Excalibur Award, Northeast Chamber |
2012 |
M.A.R.I. Make a Real Impact Award, MCCC |
2012 |
HealthCare Hero Award, Fort Worth Business Press |
2013 |
Distinguished Friend to Seniors Award, MCCC |
2014 |
Community Impact Award, Southlake Style |
2014 |
Bill Ridgeway Spirit of Enterprise Award, HEB Chamber |
2017 |
6Stones Civic Partner Sapphire Award |
2020 |
Bill Ridgeway Spirit of Enterprise Award, HEB Chamber |
2020 |
Paul Harris Fellow Award, Grapevine Rotary |
2021 |
County Awards and Recognition
Northeast Newsletter - Texas Association of Counties, Best Practice Award for Delivery of Service |
2010 |
Empowering Seniors - Texas Association of Counties, Best Practice Award for Innovation |
2012 |
Empowering Seniors - National Association of Counties, Achievement Award |
2015 |
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as of March 27, 2020, all JPS School-based Clinics are closed - except the Grapevine/Colleyville Health Center. There is no scheduled date to reopen the other clinics at this time.