Ernest Wilkerson is an Army veteran and former Killeen City Councilmember running for Bell County Commissioner, Precinct 4. Ernest brings decades of proven leadership and hands-on experience to the role, including his work as Vice President with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation, where he successfully lobbied members of Congress on both sides of the aisle for Killeen's new airport. With deep connections across local businesses, civic organizations, and Fort Hood contractors, Ernest has the relationships needed to deliver meaningful economic development for Bell County. Ernest understands his community's challenges firsthand, and his vision for a brighter future is rooted in his strong faith and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed and to be given a fair chance, regardless of their background.