Committed to Family
Meet Tamara
Hey, I'm Tamara!
Business Owner, Wife and Mom, and Concerned Citizen
Born in communist Yugoslavia, Tamara McFarlane dreamed of one day living in the land of freedom and opportunity – the United States of America. Inspired by the liberties enjoyed by American citizens, she knew she wanted a future built on possibility.
Today, Tamara is proud to be living the American Dream.
She and her husband, Brad moved to Katy more than a decade ago, where they are raising their three children. Deeply rooted in their community, Tamara and her family give back through service – from helping flood victims after Hurricane Harvey to mentoring disadvantaged youth.
True to the principle of rugged individualism, Tamara built and operates a successful small business in the real estate industry. Her professional journey includes a distinguished 25-year career leading Land Acquisitions & Divestitures for major corporations, as well as serving as an award-winning government auditor who saved taxpayers millions of dollars.
Tamara became politically active in 2020, joining the Republican Women’s Club of Katy, where she now serves as Vice President of Legislation. She has also served as a Fort Bend County Election Judge, drawing on her own experience growing up under communism to safeguard the importance of free and fair elections.
Now, Tamara is running for Fort Bend County Clerk to ensure government remains small and efficient, elections remain free and fair, and conservative values continue to guide the future of her community.
1. Why did you choose to run for this position?
I prayed about this decision and felt called to serve. I am running to put my decades of experience to work protecting elections, records, and home titles for the people of Fort Bend. This is where I raised my family, and I want to give back as a public servant for all.
2. What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
My experience directly aligns with the work of the County Clerk’s Office. I am an award-winning government auditor who saved taxpayers millions, a Fortune 500 land acquisitions and divestitures expert, a former Central Count Election Judge, and a successful property investment business owner, with a proven record of improving systems and delivering results.
3. What is your top priority if elected to represent the citizens of Fort Bend County?
Protecting your home titles and your vote will be my top priority. I will prevent home title fraud, champion election integrity, and ensure accurate, timely records. I will support the excellent staff, preserve continuity of service, and lead a valued team focused on serving you.
4. What do you think is the most pressing issue for Fort Bend County, and what will you do to address it?
Fort Bend’s rapid growth requires a Clerk’s Office that can keep pace without driving up costs or compromising security. I will modernize and integrate technology, strengthen cybersecurity, and build on staff expertise to optimize operations -without growing government or wasting taxpayer dollars.
5. How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?
Government should meet people where they are. I will listen to residents, legal professionals, and title companies, do community & veteran outreach, and promote election transparency and information that protects homeowners. Start here—Fort Bend County’s free Property Fraud Alert: propertyfraudalert.com/TXFortBend
6. How should the county prepare to address its fast-growing population?
Fort Bend must manage growth without pricing families out of their homes or losing its heritage. We need experienced, CEO-caliber leadership to manage an $800 million budget, protect public safety, plan roads and infrastructure ahead of growth, and use commercial revenue to reduce the property-tax burden on homeowners.
