She is a proud single mom of three boys and a woman of deep faith whose life message is simple and powerful: “Everyone has a gift, and that gift has a purpose. Discover your gift, then discover the Gift Giver”.

Dr. OJ Speaks 4 Texas

Waxahachie, Texas Dec 8, 2025 (Issuewire.com)- Dr. Oyinkansola Jinadu, widely known as Dr. OJ, is a Nigerian-American community leader, educator, and entrepreneur.

Dr. Oyinkansola Jinadu Announces Campaign for Ellis County, TX Commissioner Precinct 4

Oyinkansola (Dr. Oj) Jinadu is Nigerian American. She is a single mother of three children.

Dr. Oyinkansola Jinadu Announces Campaign for Ellis County, TX ...

Oyinkansola (Dr. Oj) Jinadu is Nigerian American. She is a single mother of three children. She has a bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of Lagos, a master's degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix, and a PhD in humanities from United Graduate College and Seminary International.

ABOUT DR. OJ – “The Gifted MEC”: Dr. Oyinkansola Jinadu, Ph.D.—“Dr. OJ, The Gifted MEC”—is a multipotentialite empowerment communicator, coach, educator, executive trainer, author, speaker, philanthropist, and licensed life agent.

For years, she has helped individuals and organizations discover their gifts, build emotional-intelligence-driven leadership, and create strategies that honor both faith and community. As founder and CEO of Honeydrops Pro Inc. and board chair of Honeydrops Foundation, she has led programs that address youth development, domestic and teen dating violence prevention, financial empowerment, and men’s mental health across the U.S. and Africa.

Oyinkansola is the founder and chief executive officer of Honeydrops Pro Inc. and board chair of Honeydrops Foundation. She also works as a coach, educator, executive trainer, author, speaker, and licensed life agent.

Oyinkansola Jinadu (Ellis County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas ...

This is Oyinkansola's first time running for public office. 

2026 Texas General Election

“The time for obscurity in county government is over,” said Dr. OJ. “Our campaign is about turning on the lights. Ellis County families deserve to know exactly how their money is being spent and why. As your County Commissioner, I will establish a new standard for transparency in budgeting and county work, ensuring every decision is made with the community’s trust and best interest at heart.”

Transparent Stewardship of Your Tax Dollars: Create a “Where Your Dollar Goes” portal with before/after photos and line-item explanations for major projects. Hold two public Budget Listening Sessions each year so residents shape spending priorities.

Grant & Developer Strategy: File at least two major grant applications and formalize developer cost-share policies that relieve the burden on taxpayers.

Pledges greater transparency in county budgeting and county work.

Proposes a public portal with project photos and line-item explanations of spending on major projects.

Proposes holding two annual public budget listening sessions so residents can shape spending priorities.

Plans to file at least two major grant applications and establish developer cost-sharing policies to reduce taxpayer costs.

- Pledges greater transparency in county budgeting and county work.
- Proposes a public portal with project photos and line-item explanations of spending on major projects.
- Proposes holding two annual public budget listening sessions so residents can shape spending priorities.
- Plans to file at least two major grant applications and establish developer cost-sharing policies to reduce taxpayer costs.

Economy

Community-Focused Quality of Life: Build trail connectors, sidewalks, and safe crossings so families can move, play, and connect not just commute. Launch micro-grants for “Safe Walk to School” and neighborhood renewal projects in partnership with schools, churches, and nonprofits.

Proposes trail connectors, sidewalks, and safe crossings to improve community mobility and recreation.

Proposes micro-grants for “Safe Walk to School” and neighborhood renewal projects with schools, churches, and nonprofits.

Advocates for a "transparent redistricting process" and "robust voter education."

- Proposes trail connectors, sidewalks, and safe crossings to improve community mobility and recreation.
- Proposes micro-grants for “Safe Walk to School” and neighborhood renewal projects with schools, churches, and nonprofits.
- Advocates for a "transparent redistricting process" and "robust voter education."

Public Services

Empowered, Responsible Growth: Require that new subdivisions come with real, funded infrastructure: roads, drainage, and safety measures before the first move-in. Leverage grants and one-time funds to protect the tax base while delivering long-term improvements.

Proposes requiring new subdivisions to have funded roads, drainage, and safety measures before residents move in.

- Proposes requiring new subdivisions to have funded roads, drainage, and safety measures before residents move in.

Housing & Urban Development

Safe & Mobile Communities: Make school zones, intersections, and major corridors safer and more efficient. Deliver a “Fix 5” plan in Year 1: five priority sites for turn-lanes, signals, or safety upgrades and report progress publicly.

“Fix 5” Quick Wins: Approve and start work on at least five high-impact fixes (striping, signal timing, signage, school-zone flashers).

Proposes a first-year “Fix 5” plan for safety upgrades at five priority school-zone, intersection, or corridor sites.

- Proposes a first-year “Fix 5” plan for safety upgrades at five priority school-zone, intersection, or corridor sites.

Public Safety

Reliable Infrastructure, Responsive Government: Move drainage, culvert, and ditch work from “after the flooding” to proactive planning. Launch a public Infrastructure Dashboard showing every Precinct 4 project: roads, drainage, parks, trails, status, and budget.

Proposes a public dashboard showing Precinct 4 road, drainage, park, and trail projects, including their status and budgets.

Demands more accountability from data centers.

- Proposes a public dashboard showing Precinct 4 road, drainage, park, and trail projects, including their status and budgets.
- Demands more accountability from data centers.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Proposes proactive planning for drainage, culvert, and ditch work rather than addressing it after flooding.

- Proposes proactive planning for drainage, culvert, and ditch work rather than addressing it after flooding.

Energy & the Environment

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- Proposes a public portal with project photos and line-item explanations of spending on major projects.
- Proposes holding two annual public budget listening sessions so residents can shape spending priorities.
- Plans to file at least two major grant applications and establish developer cost-sharing policies to reduce taxpayer costs.

- Proposes trail connectors, sidewalks, and safe crossings to improve community mobility and recreation.
- Proposes micro-grants for “Safe Walk to School” and neighborhood renewal projects with schools, churches, and nonprofits.

- Proposes a public dashboard showing Precinct 4 road, drainage, park, and trail projects, including their status and budgets.

As of August 3, 2026, Oyinkansola (Dr. Oj) Jinadu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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.