It's Time for Results Oriented Budgeting
For 28 years, Patrick Von Dohlen has helped families build financial security. Now he's ready to bring that same discipline to Bexar County — because your tax dollars deserve the same accountability you demand of your own household budget.
Results Oriented Budgeting
Government officials brag about lowering the tax rate while your actual tax bill keeps climbing. Patrick will bring financial advisor discipline to county governance.
Transparency
Every dollar tracked. Every decision documented. Full public access to county financials — the way it should be.
Accountability
Results measured against promises. If a program doesn't deliver, it gets fixed or it gets cut.
Protection
Your tax dollars are your money. Treating them with the same fiduciary care a financial advisor gives to a client's life savings.
Where Patrick Stands
Real problems demand real accountability — not politics as usual.
Fiscal Responsibility
Bexar County's budget has grown far faster than residents' ability to pay. Patrick will apply 28 years of financial advisory discipline to end the cycle.
Jail Crisis & Public Safety
The county jail is a $95M/year fiscal emergency driven by management failures. Every dollar wasted here is a dollar not protecting families.
Property Tax Relief
Officials claim they lowered the rate. Your bill tells a different story. The rate is a distraction — the bill is reality.
Water & Infrastructure
The Edwards Aquifer is our lifeline. Protecting it requires leadership that puts long-term stewardship over short-term development pressure.
A Financial Advisor, Not a Politician
28 years helping families and businesses make sound financial decisions. Resident of District 9. Father of nine, Catholic, conservative — ready to serve.
Where Has Your Money Gone?
Two leaders. Two decades of promises. One question: Are you better off? Don't take our word for it — see the facts for yourself and you decide.
"Just the Facts: Local Government Debt" — County Governments, FY 2024
The 10 most populous counties accumulated a total of $18.3 billion in debt. Bexar County's per capita debt was the highest at $1,732 per resident.
| County | Principal | Interest | Total Repayment | Population | Debt Per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | $5.04B | $3.01B | $8.04B | 5,009,302 | $1,606 |
| Dallas | $199M | $70M | $269M | 2,656,028 | $101 |
| Tarrant | $345M | $139M | $484M | 2,230,708 | $217 |
| Bexar | $2.55B | $1.14B | $3.68B | 2,127,737 | $1,732 |
| Travis | $1.10B | $375M | $1.47B | 1,363,767 | $1,081 |
| Collin | $842M | $326M | $1.17B | 1,254,658 | $931 |
| Denton | $689M | $239M | $928M | 1,045,120 | $888 |
| Fort Bend | $977M | $410M | $1.39B | 958,434 | $1,447 |
| Hidalgo | $379M | $169M | $548M | 914,820 | $599 |
| El Paso | $230M | $51M | $282M | 875,784 | $321 |
"I Respectfully Ask for Your Vote"
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"Just the Facts: Local Government Debt" — City Governments, FY 2024
Texas' 10 largest municipalities owed a combined $78.2 billion. San Antonio's per capita debt was the highest at $14,209 per resident.
| Municipality | Principal | Interest | Total Repayment | Population | Debt Per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $14.28B | $6.58B | $20.86B | 2,314,157 | $9,015 |
| San Antonio | $13.29B | $7.96B | $21.25B | 1,495,295 | $14,209 |
| Dallas | $5.57B | $2.59B | $8.16B | 1,302,868 | $6,261 |
| Austin | $7.39B | $3.85B | $11.24B | 979,882 | $11,474 |
| Fort Worth | $2.81B | $1.18B | $3.99B | 978,468 | $4,081 |
| El Paso | $3.00B | $1.42B | $4.43B | 678,958 | $6,520 |
| Arlington | $1.94B | $830M | $2.77B | 398,431 | $6,959 |
| Corpus Christi | $1.66B | $842M | $2.50B | 316,595 | $7,896 |
| Plano | $808M | $328M | $1.14B | 290,190 | $3,915 |
| Lubbock | $1.34B | $482M | $1.82B | 266,878 | $6,825 |