Ramesh Kumar Cherivirala is a husband and father of two. He has an Organic Chemistry degree at Kakatiya University, in India.

Dr. Cherivirala is a senior fellow at the American Leadership Institute.

Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner Race: Dr. Ramesh ...

Ramesh Cherivirala to run for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 ...

Ramesh previously ran for Fort Bend Independent School District board member in 2014 and for Texas House representative in 2022, but did not win.

Wants to conduct "regular audits of county departments to identify inefficiencies."

Promises to reduce unnecessary spending and ensure tax dollars are used wisely.

Promises to "implement performance-based budgeting, so funds go to programs that deliver measurable results."

Supports transparency dashboards so "taxpayers can see exactly where money is going."

- Wants to conduct "regular audits of county departments to identify inefficiencies."
- Promises to "implement performance-based budgeting, so funds go to programs that deliver measurable results."
- Supports transparency dashboards so "taxpayers can see exactly where money is going."

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Ramesh Kumar Cherivirala’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Supports law enforcement, first responders, and community programs to enhance public safety.

Supports law enforcement, first responders, and community programs to "keep families secure."

Supports increasing collaboration between county law enforcement and local community watch groups.

Wants to "increase collaboration between county law enforcement and local community watch groups."

Supports modernizing equipment and training for first responders.

Supports "modern equipment and training for first responders."

Supports youth outreach programs to build trust and prevent crime.

Supports "youth outreach programs to build trust and prevent crime before it starts."

- Supports law enforcement, first responders, and community programs to "keep families secure."
- Wants to "increase collaboration between county law enforcement and local community watch groups."
- Supports "modern equipment and training for first responders."
- Supports "youth outreach programs to build trust and prevent crime before it starts."

Public Safety

Said, "I will prioritize infrastructure projects that serve citizens without burdening taxpayers, ensuring roads, bridges, and utilities meet long-term needs."

Wants to "prioritize infrastructure projects that serve citizens without burdening taxpayers, ensuring roads, bridges, and utilities meet long-term needs."

Supports "proactive flood control measures, infrastructure upgrades, and partnerships that protect homes and businesses."

- Wants to "prioritize infrastructure projects that serve citizens without burdening taxpayers, ensuring roads, bridges, and utilities meet long-term needs."
- Supports "proactive flood control measures, infrastructure upgrades, and partnerships that protect homes and businesses."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Ramesh Kumar Cherivirala

Plans to implement zero-based budgeting, which requires departments to justify every dollar each year.

Supports creating a reserve fund to protect against economic downturns.

Supports limiting county spending growth to align with population growth.

Supports exploring public-private partnerships to fund improvements without raising taxes.

- 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.