Kennard A. Riley
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Top issues during term (12)
Road Maintenance
Developer will hold a 24-month maintenance bond for Verdi Woods Drive.
Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget and Property Tax Rate
Ongoing salary allocations within existing departmental budgets.
Public Safety Radio System Upgrade
The county entered into a seven-year tax-exempt lease-purchase agreement totaling $3,197,903.77 with a 15-month payment deferral.
Subdivision Plats and Utility Infrastructure Permits
Includes $28,700 for the Precinct 1 steel frame structure and related architectural and utility costs.
Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services
Shared operational costs across participating local government entities.
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Personnel
Expanding the jail would be a significant capital expense, but potentially cheaper than the current cost of farming out inmates.
Meals on Wheels FY 2026 Funding
$15,000 county contribution budgeted for fiscal year 2026.
Cowboy Connect Fixed Route Transit Funding
$135,652 total financial contribution for FY 2026, split into two $67,826 installments due November 2025 and April 2026.
County Website Modernization
$106,051.92 expenditure for software licensing.
election results
These officials will now control how your tax dollars are spent on local infrastructure, schools, and public services.
legal litigation
Taxpayers are on the hook for potentially hefty legal fees and any settlement costs if the city loses the case.
public official misconduct
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for legal proceedings and the costs associated with holding a special election or appointment process.
Decisions during term (134)
Recorded while Riley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.