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ESD 9 STRONG

Endorsed by Cy-Fair Professional Firefighters

Keep Cy-Fair Fire & EMS Strong.

Cy-Fair firefighters proudly endorse three candidates for Harris County ESD 9 Commissioner who will support strong emergency services, responsible stewardship and the men and women who answer the call.

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Cy-Fair Firefighter Endorsements

Meet the Three Endorsed Candidates.

The Cy-Fair Professional Firefighters Association evaluated candidates for Harris County ESD 9 Commissioner on public safety, fiscal responsibility, leadership, growth and their approach to working with the men and women who provide emergency services.

Daniel Arizpe

Firefighter Endorsed

Daniel Arizpe

Candidate for Harris County ESD 9 Commissioner

A 13-year Cy-Fair volunteer firefighter, Arizpe brings firsthand emergency-service experience together with business, civic and nonprofit leadership.

Firsthand Experience Served as a Cy-Fair volunteer firefighter for 13 years and responded during major emergencies including Hurricane Harvey, Winter Storm Uri and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preparing for Growth Supports long-term planning for personnel, stations, apparatus, equipment and other resources as demand for fire and EMS services increases.
Supporting Personnel Supports competitive compensation, adequate staffing, training and safe working conditions to recruit and retain experienced emergency-service professionals.
Fiscal Stewardship Calls for responsible reserves, sustainable funding, careful capital planning and data-driven decisions on major expenditures.
“We need to anticipate and get ahead of growth, not just react to it.”
Naressa MacKinnon

Firefighter Endorsed

Naressa MacKinnon

ESD 9 Board President • Candidate for Reelection

As Board President, MacKinnon says her focus is continuing the District's planned expansion, supporting firefighters and paramedics, and maintaining responsible financial stewardship as Cy-Fair grows.

Planned Expansion Supports completing planned fire and EMS stations and developing a dedicated training facility for Cy-Fair personnel.
Firefighter Benefits She has supported improved dental benefits, an increased uniform stipend, expanded mental-health services and enhanced physicals, cancer screening and preventive care.
Staffing & Compensation Supports competitive compensation, consistent raises, meaningful benefits and staffing sufficient to fully operate new facilities.
Long-Term Planning Supports planning stations, staffing, apparatus, equipment and training together rather than treating them as separate needs.
“Fiscal responsibility and adequately funding public safety go hand in hand.”
Cameron Dickey

Firefighter Endorsed

Cameron Dickey

ESD 9 Commissioner • Candidate for Election

Appointed to the Commission in 2025, Dickey brings approximately 35 years of business and financial experience, including more than 20 years as a president and CEO.

Emergency Readiness Supports planning ahead for stations, apparatus, staffing, equipment and training so emergency-service capacity keeps pace with Cy-Fair's growth.
Workforce Retention Supports competitive compensation and benefits, career development, safe working conditions and mental-health support for fire, EMS and dispatch personnel.
Financial Oversight Supports multi-year operating and capital forecasts, strong reserves and performance measures that examine taxpayer value alongside emergency-service results.
Transparency Supports stronger public reporting of performance, costs and results and continued communication with residents and emergency-service personnel.
“Fiscal discipline and strong public safety are not opposing goals.”

What Their Questionnaires Show

Three Candidates. Several Shared Priorities.

While each candidate brings a different background and perspective, their questionnaire responses identify several common areas of focus for Harris County ESD 9.

01

Prepare for Growth

Plan stations, staffing, apparatus and equipment before continued growth places additional pressure on emergency response.

02

Support the Front Line

Maintain staffing, training, equipment and working conditions that allow firefighters, paramedics and dispatchers to serve safely.

03

Competitive Compensation

Monitor the regional labor market and maintain compensation and benefits capable of recruiting and retaining experienced personnel.

04

Plan for the Long Term

Use long-range capital and financial planning to prepare for stations, apparatus, staffing and other future operating costs.

05

Accountability

Use data, transparency and responsible financial oversight to evaluate public-safety investments and District performance.

A Department Worth Keeping Strong

Cy-Fair Fire & EMS serves the community around the clock.

Maintaining a high-performing emergency response system requires preparation, resources and responsible leadership.

100+ Calls answered each day
164 Square miles protected
24/7 Advanced-life-support ambulance service

November 3, 2026

You Have Three Votes.
Make All Three Count.

✓ Daniel Arizpe
✓ Naressa MacKinnon
✓ Cameron Dickey
Early Voting Oct. 19–30
Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3
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