# Simmons Opposed 27 Public Safety Votes

> Tarrant County Judge Democratic challenger Alisa Simmons voted against 27 public safety measures between Feb 2023 and July 2026.
- Title: Simmons Opposed 27 Public Safety Votes · Dallas Express
- Summary: Tarrant County Judge Democratic challenger Alisa Simmons voted against 27 public safety measures between Feb 2023 and July 2026. Alisa Simmons opposed 27…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/tarrant/voting-record-tarrant-county-judge-democratic-challenger-alisa-simmons-opposed-key-public-safety-measures
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:11:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alisa simmons, tarrant county, democratic challenger, public safety, voting record, tarrant county judge, tim o'hare, commissioners court, news, politics
## Simmons' voting record
Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons opposed 27 public safety measures between February 2023 and July 2026.
## Key votes against
Simmons voted against tactical armored vehicle purchases, immigration agreements, and law enforcement contracts.
## Specific oppositions
She opposed BearCat vehicle purchases, sheriff's equipment contracts, jail renovations, and training facilities.
## Recent votes
In 2025 and 2026, Simmons opposed jail staffing contracts and body-worn camera policy votes.
## O'Hare's criticism
Tim O'Hare criticized Simmons for remarks about county elections administrator Clint Ludwig.
## Election context
Simmons faces renewed scrutiny ahead of November election to unseat Republican County Judge Tim O'Hare.
## No explanation
The Dallas Express has not received Simmons' explanation for individual votes discussed in this report.
## Key takeaway

Alisa Simmons opposed 27 public safety votes during her Tarrant County Commissioners Court term.