John is the father of 3 adult children. He is a past president of the Texas Organization of Black County Commissioners.

John is the founder and president of KwanzaaFest, Inc, a non-profit. He also was a host of several radio shows meant to educate the public.

John Wiley Price currently serves as a Dallas County commissioner for District 3. He was first elected in 1984 and is serving his 10th term.

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Aims to maximize the participation of qualified minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in the county's procurement of goods, services, and construction projects.

Aims to maximize the participation of qualified minority and women-owned business enterprises in the county's procurement of goods, services, and construction projects.

- Aims to maximize the participation of qualified minority and women-owned business enterprises in the county's procurement of goods, services, and construction projects.

Economy

Supports the effective maintenance, improvement, and construction of county roads to enhance operational efficiency and manage increasing traffic volume.

- Supports the effective maintenance, improvement, and construction of county roads to enhance operational efficiency and manage increasing traffic volume.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports enhancing public safety by improving jail standards, county courts, and juvenile and sheriff departments.

- Supports enhancing public safety by improving jail standards, county courts, and juvenile and sheriff departments.

Public Safety

As of September 7, 2024, John Wiley Price’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in strong management that is "fiscally prudent and fundamentally proven" to ensure effective public service delivery.

- Believes in strong management that is "fiscally prudent and fundamentally proven" to ensure effective public service delivery.

Public Services

Public Health

John Wiley Price

Promises to create alliances to ensure Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) ventures have equal business opportunities with Dallas County.

Supports the Dallas County FY2008 budget.

Supports minority and women business enterprises.

Supports the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Office, which ensures vendors and contractors doing business with Dallas County "shall support, encourage, and implement affirmative steps toward the program relative to any/all purchases."

Supports the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program, which aims to increase the participation of minority and women-owned businesses in county contracts.

Supports the inclusion of minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in the county's procurement process.

Supports ensuring the implementation of the county's Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program as mandated by court order.

Supports maintaining the current service level in the FY2008 Road and Bridge District 3 Budget.

Supports having a Road & Bridge Superintendent.

Supports the election of a Road and Bridge Superintendent.

Supports maintaining and improving county infrastructure.

Supports the construction of transportation infrastructure.

Supports maintaining county roads and bridges.

As Superintendent of Road and Bridge District 3, Roger worked through the ranks and has experience in managing transportation infrastructure.

As a county official, oversaw road work projects, managed construction and maintenance positions, and directed departmental activities.

Supports placing qualified individuals on Boards and Commissions who understand Dallas County's social and infrastructure needs.

Believes in enhancing community value and quality of life through leadership in the "never ending struggle for justice."

Supports minority and women-owned businesses in procurement.

Supports applying management and stewardship to public services.

Supports the efficient management of county resources to ensure fiscal health.

Supports community involvement and public services through roles in KwanzaaFest, Concerned Desoto Citizens, and the Dallas County Elections Advisory Board.

Supports community improvement through involvement with United Way and Buckner Children’s Home.

Supports community engagement and education through public services.

Serves part-time as the second Administrative Assistant to Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, which helps him stay connected to community issues.

Served as a board member of the Dallas Police Advisory Commission and the Dallas Grand Jury.

Supports efficient management of county resources to ensure fiscal health.

Supports comprehensive engagement in civic issues and governance.

As a radio host, served as a community educator and advocate for public services through informative programming and guest hosting.

Believes in leading by example and maintaining an exhaustive itinerary of boards and commissions.

Supports advocating for marginalized communities to ensure equitable access to public services and institutions.

As president of KwanzaaFest, Inc., helped establish the largest community cultural event in Texas.

Supports educational outreach to address health topics and disparities.

Believes obesity has significant health consequences for adults.

Supports HealthFest, the largest health outreach effort targeting the African American community in North Texas, providing free health services at the annual KwanzaaFest event.

Believes there is a "2-4 time greater risk of uterine cancer" associated with certain medical procedures or treatments, emphasizing the importance of understanding health risks in public health policy.

Believes in addressing public health issues, citing a "60% increased risk of diabetes" related to certain policies or conditions.

Supports public health measures to address environmental factors, citing a "50% greater chance of breast cancer" linked to certain conditions.

Supports policies that address public health issues, including the 80% increased risk of high blood pressure.

Supports having a District 3 Public Health Advisory Council.

Believes in addressing health impacts and needs.

Supports initiatives to improve public health and reduce obesity.

Supports public/private collaborations to enhance community health.

Supports the establishment of a Public Health Advisory Committee.

Believes that 70% to 80% of obese adults will experience chronic diseases.

As chairman of the Public Health Advisory, Price supported health initiatives and community events like HealthFest.

John Wiley Price is the committed father of two sons, John Jr. and John Nicholas, and one daughter, Angelina Monique. He is a native of Dallas, Texas.

John Wiley Price has served as the Dallas County Commissioner for District 3 since 1985. He is also the Chairman of the District 3 Public Health Advisory Council and the Founder and President of KwanzaaFest, Inc.

John Wiley Price has served as Dallas County Commissioner for District 3 since 1985. He is the Chairman of the District 3 Public Health Advisory Council and serves on various committees including the Dallas County Civil Service Commission, the Dallas County Juvenile Board, and the Dallas County Housing Finance Corporation. Price is running for re-election in the March 2024 Democratic Primary.

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.