David Linder
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 1:00:07
- Avg per meeting
- 1:30
- Segments
- 1382
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Top issues during term (20)
Property Tax Rate
Sets the maximum tax rate for county property owners for fiscal year 2027.
Road Infrastructure and Safety
Utilizes funds from the approved Road and Bridge budget and Toll Road Authority reimbursements.
Hurricane Preparedness and Public Safety
The business owner reports significant loss of income due to the closure.
local election
Your vote determines how your tax dollars are allocated for local infrastructure and county services.
Wildfire Risk and Burn Ban
Helps mitigate potential emergency firefighting costs and property damage.
Data Center Tax Abatements
The tax abatement reduces immediate property tax revenue from the project in exchange for long-term economic growth.
Code Enforcement and Property Compliance
The county will incur legal costs associated with the prosecution of these suits.
animal shelter funding
The project relies entirely on private donations, meaning it won't hit your tax bill but needs community buy-in to actually happen.
public health / pest control
The city is dipping into its emergency budget to cover the extra fuel and chemical costs for these additional spraying runs.
San Bernard River Dredging
Increased construction and engineering costs for developers.
city council conduct
While there's no direct price tag yet, potential ethics investigations or legal fallout could end up costing taxpayers money.
zoning and development
Developers save time and money by skipping old street requirements, while the city brings in a brand new commercial tax generator.
Language Access in County Services
The contract award impacts the county's annual budget for employee benefits.
New Meeting Management Software Implementation
Costs associated with software licensing were handled in previous budget cycles.
Angleton ISD School Expansion
The project is currently tracking $12 million under the $140 million budget.
Industrial Environmental Oversight
While no immediate costs were announced, industrial incidents like this often lead to increased regulatory oversight and potential operational downtime expenses.
Sheriff's Office Conduct
The county could be looking at expensive legal battles and potential settlements if the investigation finds the deputy acted improperly.
Data Center Development
Data centers may impact local property tax appraisals and water utility costs.
District Court Judgment Review Contract Labor
General fund expenditure not to exceed $20,400 through the end of fiscal year 2026.
Election Precinct Rebalancing
Costs associated with updating voter registration records and notifying affected residents.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Linder personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-08-11
Engineering Services for the Savannah Parkway Improvements Project (Precinct 4)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-11
Open Public Hearing for Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge Department (Precinct 4)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-11
Commissioners Court Special Session - July 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-11
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026 Constable Precinct 4
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-28
Right of Way Acquisition - CR 400 Realignment (Precinct 4)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-28
I.4: Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-28
I.4: Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-28
Commissioners Court Regular Session - July 14, 2026 9:00 AM
- movedpassed2026-06-23
Utilize Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GoMESA) Funding for Lake Management Electroshock Equipment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-23
Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report (April 2026)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Commissioners Court Special Session - May 26, 2026 9:00 AM
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Donation of American Flag (H.20)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Resolution Regarding the Development of Data Centers and Related Facilities in the State of Texas Page 3 of 5 Filed 3:10 PM, June 03, 2026, Joyce Hudman Brazoria County Commissioners Court Agenda
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-26
New Position: Public Safety Systems Administrator
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-26
Commissioners Court Regular Session - May 12, 2026 9:00AM
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Facilities Management Position Restructure
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Issue Change Order for CSP #25-67 Concrete Pavement Repairs 2025 Bar X Phase V - Mill Road (County Road 969M) from State Highway 35 to Flintlock Court
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Accept Posting of Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge Department (Precinct 4)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-28
New Position: Constable Deputy - Precinct 2
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-04-28
Consider Combining and/or Creating New Positions Department Heads
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1115)
Recorded while Linder was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 8, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
Proclamation for National 4-H Week
Proclamation for Careers in Construction Month
Proclamation for Hunger Action Day
Approval of Consent Agenda
Open Public Hearing on FY 2027 Budget
Close Public Hearing on FY 2027 Budget
Adoption of FY 2027 Annual Budget
Adoption of FY 2027 Budgeted Salaries and Positions
Adoption of FY 2027 Budgeted Salaries and Positions - JP Precinct 4, Place 1
Open Public Hearing on 2026 Tax Rate
Close Public Hearing on 2026 Tax Rate
Debt Service Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Total Property Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Roll
Engineering Services for CR 99 Repairs Project
Engineering Services for Wild Peach Village Drainage Improvements
ROW Acquisition for Brazoria County Expressway Extension Detention Pond
Engineering Services for CR 94 Repairs Project
Voting record (628)
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