PRESENT BOARDS & COMMITTEES

• Texas Conference of Urban Counties - JIS Oversight Committee
• Dallas County Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition (JCEC)
• Dallas County Adult Integrated Criminal Justice Systems User Committee
• East Branch State Hwy 190 Design
• East Corridor I-30 to US80 Design

• Texas Conference of Urban Counties Executive Board of Directors (Former Chairman)
• Texas Conference of Urban Counties - Policy Committee
• Texas Conference of Urban Counties - Urban Counties Foundation
• Dallas County Housing Board of Directors
• Dallas County Housing Finance Corporation
• Regional Transportation Council (Elected Secretary 6/2012)
• Chair - Mobility 2035 Plan subcommittee
• State Judicial Committee on Information Technology Municipal & Justice Court Technology Subcommittee (Appointee of Chief Justice Thomas R. Phillips) (JCIT)
• Tex Protects Advisory Committee
• Texas Technology Magazine’s Editorial Advisory Board
• Texas Urban Transportation Alliance
• Wednesday’s Child Advisory Committee
• NCTCOG Regional Outer Loop/Rail Bypass Stakeholder Roundtable
• Texas Conference of Urban Counties
• Oversight Committee
• Courts & Jails Special Committee
• Water Special Committee
• Transportation Special Committee

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PAST BOARDS & COMMITTEES

FORMER CHAIRMAN:

• Alliance of Underage Drinking (ALOUD)
• Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB)
• Dallas County Adult Information Systems (AIS) Executive Committee
• Dallas County Benefits Committee
• Dallas County Community Plan
• Dallas County Information Technology Executive Governance Committee
• Dallas County Justice of the Peace Jury Services Task Force
• Dallas County Protective Order Rapid Response Team
• Dallas County Public Health Advisory Committee
• Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC)
• Public Employees Benefit Cooperative Board
• Target: Kids In Court
• Texas Conference of Urban Counties - JCMS Oversight Committee

• Dallas Bar Association - Juvenile Justice Committee
• LBJ Major Investment Study - Executive Committee
• Public Employees Benefit Cooperative Board

• 2006 Best of Texas Advisory Board, Center for Digital Government
• City of Garland - Electrical Examiners & Appeals Board
• City of Garland - Garland Teen Court - Presiding Judge
• City of Garland - Housing Standards Board
• City of Garland - The Galaxy Center Board
• City of Mesquite - Meadowview School Board
• Dallas Central Appraisal District - Secretary & Board Member
• Dallas County Adult and Juvenile Detention Health Services Advisory Committee
• Dallas County Civil Service Commission
• Dallas County DIVERT Steering Committee
• Dallas County Domestic Violence Task Force
• Dallas County Governance Committee
• Dallas County Juvenile Board (Alternate Member)
• Dallas County Mental Health Task Force
• Dallas County Purchasing Agent Appointment Committee
• Dallas County Specialized Truancy Courts Task Force
• Dallas County Tax Collection Selection Committee
• North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board (Member of the Board/Past President 2001-2002)
• Project Access Community Steering Committee
• Texas Commerce Bank Advisory Board
• Texas Conference of Urban Counties – Adult Case Management System (ACMS)
• Texas Conference of Urban Counties Common Integrated Justice System Project (CJIS)
• Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (appointed by former Governor George W. Bush)
• Texas State Attorney General County Advisory Workgroup (Appointee of the Attorney General Greg Abbott)
• CEIA - Center for Ethical Identity Assurance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING TENURE

• The County’s buildings increased to over 6,500,000 square feet
• The Wade Juvenile Center was completed and then successfully expanded
• The Allen Courts Building was expanded along with more than doubling the size of its underground parking
• Old Red clock tower was restored
• Road and Bridge District #2 were reengineered to a city aid program
• Much of County Government was reengineered with the savings going to employee salary increases (New Look)
• Pay as go capital planning was established
• The Public Employee Benefit Cooperative was created by Dallas and Tarrant County which was later expanded to include other counties, cities and districts
• The first Code of County Orders was developed that codified all county policies
• Purchasing was transitioned from the authority of the judiciary to the commissioners court bringing it into a responsive environment
•  First strategic plan was created.
• IT Services was outsourced for 15 years and successfully brought back in-house increasing services with no additional cost
• The first coordinated state legislative program was created that became a statewide model for urban counties
• Maintained virtually a level tax rate
• Rated by City State Magazine as an above average County
• In a statewide competition secured the selection of Dallas as the site for the construction of two State Jails
• Developed the Dallas County’s first Department of Criminal Justice that reduced jail population by 1,200 inmates
• Established the first countywide Criminal Justice Advisory Board
• After extensive process improvements implemented a countywide ERP that allowed for positive time reporting and pay after the fact
• Replaced an outdated jail commissary program with a vendor that increased financial support to the inmates and county by a factor of 10
• Coordinated the first comprehensive evaluation of jail health
• Voting was transformed to computer touch screens for early voting
• Worked through the challenges of 911, Rita and Katrina
• Participated in the implementation of e-commerce and the use of credit cards
• Championed shared services such as dual deputized clerks, multiple offices consolidating operations and contracting with other governments
• The Old Red Courthouse transition from being closed for structural concerns to being fully restored to its original design
• A proponent for the establishment of an elections fraud unit in the District Attorney’s office, consisting of an elections fraud prosecutor and investigator
• Actively participated in the planning and implementation of the DIVERT Court. This court intervenes on the front end of the criminal justice system for non-violent drug offenders with less serious charges
• Has continued to maintain Dallas County’s low tax rate and “double AAA” bond rating
• Helped pass revised tax abatement policy to include “economically significant” projects
• Helped pass the Freeport Tax Exemption to promote industrial development and the generation of new jobs in Dallas County
• Helped pass the Rodeo City Tax Increment Finance District to encourage economic development in the area
• Participated in instituting a Judicial Support Personnel Salary Plan which sets compensation policy for the Criminal District Court staff members including Court Coordinators, Staff Attorneys, Law Clerks, Magistrates, and Referees
• Pushed for and passed through Commissioners Court the addition of two Civil Masters for the Civil District Courts
• Pushed for and passed through Commissioners Court the hiring of a collections agency for dormant accounts, which has significantly increased revenue

• 2010 - Ring of Honor recipient for significant contributions to Dallas CASA’s goal of protecting the abused and neglected children of Dallas County
• 2009 - The Dallas Challenge 25th Anniversary Celebration recognized Commissioner Cantrell for his services, support and dedication to the Dallas Challenge mission “to help youth stay in school, off drugs and alcohol and out of the criminal justice system.”
• 2007 - Mike McCallum (Community Bank and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors and Past Mayor of the City of Rowlett) presenting the Chamber’s highest award, The Big “R” Pacesetter Award, to Mike Cantrell, Dallas County Commissioner was given in appreciation for outstanding leadership, long term service and contribution to the growth of Rowlett
• 2005 - Best of Texas Visionary Award for Leadership, presented by the Center for Digital Government in recognition of visionary and sustained leadership for government made more accessible, more efficient, more open and more accountable through the use of technology
• 2000 - Prism Award, presented by the Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, in special recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to the local mental health community
• 1998 - Honorary Lifetime Membership Award presented by the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, in recognition of distinguished service to children and youth
• 1996 - Distinguished Human Service Professional Team of the Year presented by the  Community Council of Greater Dallas in recognition of the establishment of the Protective Order Rapid Response Team (PORRT)
• 1993 - Community Service Award, presented by Tough Love
• 1992-1993 - Community Builder Award presented by Garland Masonic Lodge #441, for commitment to the youth of Garland and involvement in the community
• 1991 - Committee Chairman of the Year presented by the Garland Chamber of Commerce for service as Chairman of the Legislative Committee
• Extra Mile Award, presented by the Garland Apartment Managers Association
• Paul Harris Fellow, presented by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
• Recognition Award, from the Garland Independent School District for commitment to the youth of GISD