By the VotePatrick Campaign Team · October 19, 2026
Patrick Von Dohlen says county government should serve residents and focus spending on its core responsibilities. In this 1-minute, 26-second campaign video, the Republican nominee for Bexar County Judge explains how his financial-advising background shapes his approach to budgeting, public safety, and service.
Watch Patrick’s full message on YouTube — 1 minute, 26 seconds.
Financial experience and household discipline
Patrick introduces himself as a fifth-generation Texan and a fiduciary financial advisor with 28 years of experience. He draws a comparison between managing public finances and the choices his family made while supporting five children in college: reassessing expenses and tightening the budget when necessary.
Focus spending on core county services
Patrick argues for cutting or reprioritizing spending around the county’s core responsibilities, including public safety. He describes a financial-advising process of diagnosing a situation, evaluating available resources, and redirecting those resources toward the client’s goals.
He applies that approach to county government, calling for financial common sense and a clearer focus on the people the county serves.
Public safety and responsibility in custody
The video also raises concerns about county debt and the jail. Patrick emphasizes the county’s duty to protect people in its custody and closes by asking residents for the opportunity to serve as Bexar County Judge.
Video highlights
- 0:05 — Patrick introduces his experience and background.
- 0:31 — Household budgeting and financial discipline.
- 0:48 — Reprioritizing spending around core services.
- 1:07 — Government’s responsibility to serve residents.
Explore Patrick’s four priorities for Bexar County, watch his message on the jail crisis, and find more updates in The Brief.