Dennis DeWitt
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 2:28:28
- Avg per meeting
- 9:17
- Segments
- 4370
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Directly impacts county payroll and operating expenses for FY 2027.
Proposed AI Data Center
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Emergency Medical and Public Safety Services
Grant funding provided two new ambulances valued at approximately $351,000, relieving local financial pressure.
Countywide Drainage Master Plan and Grant Funding
Bee County's local match for the $500,000 grant would be $50,000.
County Grants and Capital Projects Year in Review
Active grants totaling $4,573,474 help offset county operating costs and fund essential community projects.
Voter Registration Processing Update
The Secretary of State provided funding for county employee overtime to process the voter registrations.
County Jail Food Services Agreement
Involves contract pricing adjustments for inmate meals.
On-Site Sewage Facilities Order Modifications
Property owners will incur costs for professional septic installation and annual aerobic system maintenance contracts.
Issuance of Certificates of Obligation (Up to $3.285M)
Up to $3,285,000 in maximum aggregate principal debt plus associated financing costs.
Screwworm Awareness and Mitigation
The fund will be separate from the general county budget and will rely on donations.
Beeville ISD Facility Safety
Construction delays may lead to additional costs for the school district to manage temporary arrangements.
Public Health: Screwworms and Kissing Bugs
Residents may incur costs for preventative treatments or veterinary care for affected animals.
Courthouse Security
The position will be funded by existing unused salary funds for the remainder of the year.
Water Supply Crisis
The disaster declaration allows for potential state and federal assistance.
Courthouse Preservation
The total estimated cost for the full scope is $10 million, with a 50% match required from the county.
Regional Water Scarcity
The county will pay $295,000 over 10 years at zero interest.
water restrictions
You might see your utility bills fluctuate or face fines if you aren't careful about how much water you're using.
tourism contract
The city is investing in a multi-year contract, hoping the influx of tourist dollars will pay off in increased tax revenue.
city administration review
This review doesn't cost extra, but it helps ensure your tax dollars aren't being wasted on projects that aren't working.
state grant funding
This grant money helps keep your local property taxes from climbing higher by covering security costs that would otherwise fall on the county budget.
Decisions during term (503)
Recorded while DeWitt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.