Bill Baumbach

Bill Baumbach was the owner of The Collin County Observer, a blog that monitored local government business in Collin County, Texas.12 He was known for his in-depth knowledge of county affairs and his work as a local government watchdog.3 Baumbach's blog covered various topics, including spending by government agencies and local politics.14

In addition to his role at The Collin County Observer, Baumbach had experience as a change manager, applying new technologies to create marketable solutions.2 He also worked as a Specialist at Office Depot and an Estimator at some point in his career.

Sadly, William George "Bill" Baumbach of Wylie, Texas, passed away suddenly on June 10, 2020, at his workplace in Grand Prairie.5 His work on The Collin County Observer had led him to develop extensive knowledge and contacts that positioned him to effectively run for county office.3

Baumbach was known for his investigative reporting and was sometimes referred to as a "muckraker" for his efforts to expose issues in local government.6 His work occasionally put him at odds with local officials, as evidenced by an incident where he was subpoenaed by an indicted Collin County Clerk.4