John B. Wilbanks
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 3:39:03
- Avg per meeting
- 5:21
- Segments
- 3928
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Top issues during term (20)
911 System Compliance
Costs were associated with the system update to meet federal mandates.
County Financial Oversight
The county is paying $7,718.46 to cover the missed tax deposit and associated penalties.
Flood Damage Repairs
The county needs to meet a $273,000 threshold to qualify for federal disaster reimbursement.
Groundwater Conservation
Potential long-term impacts on local water availability and municipal utility planning.
Texas State Railroad Tourism Funding
The county's proposed contribution is capped at $800,000, funded entirely from hotel motel tax reserves rather than general property taxes.
Road Maintenance Equipment
Ongoing road maintenance costs are partially offset by industrial cooperation.
NextEra Energy Project
Potential loss of tax revenue if abatements are granted, or loss of project investment if they are denied.
AgriLife Training Facility
The proposed construction bid was $1,023,309.
Jail Facility Maintenance
The project costs $417,956, including a four-year maintenance agreement.
Civic Center Maintenance and Sale
The demolition will cost $132,000, partially offset by insurance proceeds.
COVID-19 Leave Policy Repeal
This change is expected to reduce county expenditures by standardizing leave usage.
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Mandatory AI Training
The cost is absorbed through existing training programs provided by the Texas Association of Counties.
Courthouse Restoration Grant
The master plan and grant application process will cost $58,300.
Election Certification
The proposed purchase price was $475,000 with a $125,000 donation from the bank.
Jury Selection System Modernization
The upgrade will cost an additional $67,648 annually, which is already included in the 2026 budget.
Volunteer Fire Department Contracts
The contracts represent ongoing operational costs for the county's emergency services.
Subdivision Regulation Updates
Potential future maintenance costs if roads are reclassified.
Prison Contraband and Drone Smuggling
Generates forfeiture revenue for law enforcement operations through seized assets and funds.
election candidacy
While the campaign itself is privately funded, the election will require taxpayer dollars to manage the logistics of the voting process.
Decisions during term (481)
Recorded while Wilbanks was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda
Interlocal Agreement with Natchez ISD
Meals on Wheels Grant Resolution R082-2026
Reschedule October 19 Meeting
TCDRS Retirement Contribution Rate
Open Enrollment Refreshments
DA Senate Bill 22 Salary Changes and Budget Amendments
Tex-Share Software Service Agreement
ETCOG Regional Juvenile Evaluation Service Contract
Pineywood RV Resort Final Plat
Consent Agenda Approval
Proclamation for William B. Travis Letter Marker
Negotiations for Texas State Railroad Conference Center
2027 Commissioners Court Meeting Schedule
2027 Holiday Schedule
Employee Recognition Luncheon Funding
Acceptance of Timber Creek Reserve Plat
Pineywoods RV Resort Preliminary Plat
Precinct 2 Equipment Purchases
Oak River Estates Replat
Voting record (10)
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Acceptance of Timber Creek Reserve Plat
Precinct 2 Equipment Purchases
Adopt Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Resolution R03-2026 for Historic Courthouse Emergency Grant
East Texas Alarm Monitoring Renewal
Surplus Caterpillar Loader for Precinct 3
SADA Systems Google Workspace Renewal for DA's Office
Extension of Countywide Burn Ban
Retainer Agreement with Allison Bass and McGee LLP
381 Agreement with Bitcoin Mining Institute
Expressed concern regarding the unknown nature of the industry and potential long-term impacts.