From the Dallas South News Wire (Grass Root Strategies)
Dallas (February 4) – Texas Alliance for Good Government (TAGG), a nonpartisan organization formed to promote good government, civic responsibility and provide educational and civic services launched its first chapter in Dallas.  Chapters are being organized or planned in large metropolitan areas across the state of Texas including Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley.  The first meeting in Dallas was held on January 7.

Texas Alliance for Good Government Website

The local chapter’s officers is composed of influential ministers from across North Texas including Richie Butler (Union Cathedral), Juan Tolliver (St. Paul AME), Gerald Britt (Central Dallas Ministries), Sheron Patterson (Highland Hills United Methodist Church), Bryan Carter (Concord Missionary Baptist Church), R.E. Price (New Mt. Zion Baptist Church) and Frederick D. Haynes (Friendship West Baptist Church) who will serve as President.

TAGG plans to bring awareness to local communities on best practices for good government through special events, volunteer opportunities and partnerships with civic organizations.

In the upcoming primary election, TAGG will endorse in multiple contested Democratic and Republican races.  The endorsements will highlight elected officials and candidates promoting good government practices in education, equality, diversity, economic development and fairness.

TAGG’s executive board includes Jeremiah Booker, Denny Davis, Oscar Epps, Tyrone Gordon, Zan Holmes, Jerome McNeil, Donald Parish, George Pryor, Michael Pryor, Patrick Rucker, Rickie Rush and Leslie Smith.

List of Officers from TAGG Website:

* President – Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III
* Vice -President of Administration – Rev. Richie Butler
* Political Affairs Vice President – Rev. Juan Tolliver
* Civic Affairs Vice President – Rev. Gerald Britt
* Public Relations Vice President – Rev. Sheron Patterson
* Secretary – Rev. Bryan Carter
* Treasurer – Rev. R.E. Price

EXECUTIVE BODY MEMBERS

Rev. Jeremiah Booker
Rev. Denny Davis
Rev. Oscar Epps
Rev. Tyrone Gordon
Rev. Zan Holmes
Rev. Jerome McNeil
Rev. Donald Parrish
Rev. George Pryor
Rev. Michael Pryor
Rev. Patrick Rucker
Rev. Rickie Rush
Rev. Leslie Smith