Amye Thompson Hollins
Amye Thompson Hollins (Democratic Party) ran for election for Dallas County District Clerk in Texas. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2022.
Thompson Hollins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Amye Thompson Hollins was born in Dallas, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University at College Station in 1996 and a graduate degree from the University of Dallas in 2001. Her career experience includes working as a human resources professional. She worked in the Dallas County District Clerk’s Office from 2018 to August 2021, when she filed to run for the elected position.[1]
Thompson Hollins previously worked at Verizon Communications; as a first-line supervisor, resource management leader, and attendance supervisor in a call center environment; and as a labor advocate for the Transport Workers Union Local 555. She has served as the executive board chair of the T Boone Pickens Board of Management for the YMCA, as president of the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on the Voting Rights and Redistricting Committees of the League of Women Voters, and on the PTA and Friends of Personalized Learning Prep at Sam Houston.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Dallas County, Texas (2022)
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Felicia Pitre won election in the general election for Dallas County District Clerk.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Dallas County District Clerk
Incumbent Felicia Pitre defeated Amye Thompson Hollins in the Democratic primary for Dallas County District Clerk on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Felicia Pitre | 57.7 | 67,037 | |
 | Amye Thompson Hollins  | 42.3 | 49,244 | |
| Total votes: 116,281 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Amye Thompson Hollins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thompson Hollins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I began my professional career at Verizon Communications, I served as a 1st line Supervisor and Resource Management Leader and Attendance Supervisor. In 2005 I moved to one of the largest Labor Unions at Southwest Airlines, Transport Workers Union Local 555 where I was a labor advocate and Human Resources Officer until 2018. In October of 2018 I worked as the HR Leader for the District Clerk’s Office. In August 2021, I separated from employment with Dallas County to run for the office of District Clerk. I was driven to this decision because after 13 years with a labor union, I continue to be a human rights advocate for fair standards and practices that will benefit both employee and employer. The working conditions in the District Clerk’s Office are less than professional and at some times discriminatory, and very often inconsistent.
I am a 25 year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. I am a past President of the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter. After excelling in leadership, I led and teamed with organizations across the state of Texas on 2020 Census and 2021 Redistricting efforts. I am a member of the League of Women Voters where I work with Redistricting and Voting Rights. I am the Board Chair of theTBoone Pickens YMCA and have served in leadership roles since 2015.- I plan to use the title of “elected official” more like that of a “department head” that does everything possible in her powers to improve the work rules and standards of the office of the District Clerk to ultimately improve services to the community. The office of the District Clerk is a management role and community leadership responsibility and not a badge of protection to hide behind.
- Contrary to practices when I worked in the District Clerk’s office; I will set a professional office an HR standard that does not expressly or inadvertently discriminate against anyone. I plan to re-engage and reallocate the bilingual incentive for skilled bilingual clerks as opposed to hiring professional translators. This incentive will be made available to current staff and new hires who pass required skills tests. Hiring and promotion standards will all be made on the basis of experience and skills, as opposed to bias and favoritism.
- I plan to facilitate training for leaders and staff on various relevant topics including diversity and inclusion and excellent customer service. I plan to hold everyone accountable equally and celebrate everyone equally in each department. I plan to revise the current District Clerk’s handbook to remove out-of-date language and language that is discriminatory on it’s face. I plan to ensure the handbook language is consistent with the county code and where possible shows the compassion of a servant leader. I plan to ensure reviews are done annually regardless of the plans for raises and merit increases. I plan to make the office a place where people are proud to work and that the community is happy to interact with.
I am passionate about Voter Rights for all. I have lobbied, testified verbally and in writing on a state and local level to ensure that voices are heard and valued.
Lastly, Health care for all is important so that no citizen or member of our community is left ill without care.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Integrity and honesty
After 13 years with a labor union, I continue to be a human rights advocate for fair standards and practices that will benefit employee, employer and most importantly the community. I have over 15 years of experience working under and with collective bargaining agreements, which has given me experience in negotiating benefits that serve employer, employee and the community. I have experience communicating up and down the chain of command.
The District Clerk’s Office is a records keeping role, responsible for leading a team of 270 deputies to draft, maintain and make available, the records of the District Courts of Dallas County. I am a hardworking product of Dallas County, and as such I have a unique edge of relatability in the community.
Always think of the bigger picture in the efforts made under your control.
Love people where they are and allow them to love you where you are.
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See also
2022 Elections
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