Meet Craig Clark
Common Sense Conservative Leader
Craig Clark brings over 30 years of real-world experience as a civil engineer and executive to the race for District 3 Commissioner. Having managed large teams and major budgets for the roads and bridges that serve people from all walks of life, Craig knows how to deliver results without wasteful spending. Having grown up in a modest family where every dollar counted, he combines his professional expertise with a lifelong work ethic. Guided by faith and family, Craig is ready to provide the disciplined, common-sense leadership our county needs.
Proven Leadership in Infrastructure and Public Service
Craig’s career is a testament to the power of hard work and technical expertise. Rising from a young engineer on rural road crews to a top-level executive at the Texas Department of Transportation, he spent over three decades leading the agency’s most complex projects. From managing multimillion-dollar budgets to delivering infrastructure that serves millions, Craig’s journey from the field to the boardroom has prepared him to lead with common sense and a focus on results.
- Worked closely with local communities, elected officials, and stakeholders to solve real‑world problems
- Built a reputation for improving efficiency through innovative ideas.
- Managed small and large teams of administrators, planners, maintenance, and construction professionals.
- Led multi‑million‑dollar construction and transportation programs
- Confronted with a dangerously deteriorated Harbor Bridge, Craig united stakeholders to launch its $1.2B replacement. His vision was so foundational that the landmark project remained the region’s top priority until its completion years after his retirement
Grounded in Faith, Family, and Hard Work
Craig’s story begins in a working‑class family that taught him faith, responsibility, and self‑reliance. From those humble beginnings, he worked his way through school, built a successful engineering career, and stayed committed to serving others.
Craig grew up in a working‑class family where faith, hard work, and personal responsibility were non‑negotiable. His parents taught him to show up, do the job right, and help neighbors when they needed it. Those early lessons still guide how he approaches every decision today.
Nothing was handed to Craig. He worked his way through school, studying engineering while holding down jobs to pay his own way. That experience gave him a deep respect for people who balance family, work, and responsibilities without asking government to solve every problem.
Starting as a young engineer in West Texas, Craig took on tough assignments that others avoided. Over three decades, he advanced into executive leadership, managing major transportation projects and large teams. He learned how to solve problems, stay calm under pressure, and keep projects on track.
Craig and his wife, Linda, have built their 30‑plus‑year marriage on shared faith and a commitment to serving others. Whether it’s helping at church, mentoring younger people, or supporting local causes, they believe strong families and strong communities go hand in hand.
Craig and Linda chose Cumberland County as their “forever home” because they value its people, values, and way of life. Craig now invests his time and experience locally—serving on county committees, listening to residents, and working to keep Cumberland a safe, welcoming place to live and raise a family.
Your Money
Your Voice
No More Secret Deals
Public trust is earned through transparency, not through deals made in the dark. Craig is running to end the ‘good old boy’ culture that ignores Sunshine Law requirements and keeps taxpayers in the dark. He believes in listening first, working with others, and making practical decisions that protect taxpayers and support essential services. As your representative, Craig will ensure that every meeting is open, every budget is scrutinized, and every District 3 family has a seat at the table.
Put Craig’s Experience to Work for You
Craig is ready to put his experience, knowledge, and common sense to work for Cumberland County—but he can’t do it without you. If you believe in accountable, practical leadership, he needs your vote.
Craig Clark for District 3 