Kenneth Mark Tice
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 55:28
- Avg per meeting
- 2:08
- Segments
- 1168
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Top issues during term (20)
2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget
Increases total county salary and benefits expenditures for elected officials in the upcoming fiscal year.
Road Infrastructure Quality
Minimal cost for signage installation.
Emergency Medical Services Funding
Cost of $345,500 covered by HB3000 state grant funds.
Outdoor Burn Ban
Reduces potential emergency response and property damage costs associated with uncontrolled grass fires.
surveillance camera policy
Buying, maintaining, and reviewing these camera systems could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny if the county decides to install or scrap them.
Justice Center and County Jail Liability Insurance
Could require an additional $1 million annually in staffing and overtime if the jail dormitory must be opened.
South Main Street Overlay Project
The plan does not commit specific funding but identifies future right-of-way needs.
Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex Development
Establishes utility fee obligations for the Westside Soccer Complex.
Texas Gatorfest 2025 Preparations
The county is waiving the mass gathering permit fee for the event.
local election
His proposed policies could shift how our tax dollars are prioritized and spent across the county.
Southeast Texas Flood Monitoring Sensor Network Renewal
Requires an annual expenditure of $12,500 for ongoing sensor maintenance.
emergency management leadership
Finding and hiring a replacement could eat into local administrative budgets depending on the salary package required to attract top talent.
South Main Street Overlay Project
The project costs approximately $1.39 million, with Gulf Coast's bid running about $21,000 higher than the absolute lowest bidder.
County-Owned Magazine Development
The initial allocation is $85,000, with an estimated annual operating cost of approximately $130,000.
Emergency Services Warehouse Expansion
The project is fully funded by the fire department's general fund.
AI-driven construction compliance
Faster approvals mean you save money on project delays and get your construction work started sooner.
Sheriff's Office Training Facility
Expenditures totaling roughly $352,000, coming in below budgeted line items.
election integrity
Taxpayers might be on the hook for the costs of potential audits or special elections if the fraud is found to be widespread.
McCollum Park Expansion
Total costs include $27,047.28 for McCollum Park and $58,750.00 for electrical upgrades at other parks.
Orsted Project Wharf Tax Abatement
Tax abatement terms structured around historical ad valorem revenues and projected facility investments.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Tice 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.
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Belton Lane Task Authorization
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Juneteenth Proclamation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Monthly Auditor Reports-May 2026: 2021 Certificates of Obligation Activity Report, 2023 Certificates of Obligation Activity Report, 2024 Certificates of Obligation Activity Report, 2025 Certificates of Obligation Activity Report, 2026 Capital Projects Report, Outside
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Approve Task Authorization No. 1 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for professional engineering services related to the Cotton Bayou/Hackberry Gully Improvement Project under the TDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)-Eco. Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Discuss and consider approval of Change Proposal Request 006 to add an AV outpost outlet in the Community Center at the new Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex in the amount of $964.66
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Discuss and consider budget increase in materials testing by Science Engineering, LTD for Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex in the amount of $25,000.00
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-04-14
Discuss and consider approval of additional services by Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the amount of $54,650.00 at the new Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex for upgrades to light tower base drilling methods related to unexpected groundwater intrusion
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Discuss and consider the sale/purchase of real property-Executive Session
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Accept into record the Chambers County Juvenile Probation Department Annual Financial & Compliance report for the year ended August 31, 2025-Auditor
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Discuss and consider approving going out for RFP (Request for Proposal) for Port-a-cans throughout Chambers County Page 1 of 545
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
Old River Winfree Walking Path
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Discuss and consider Proclamation recognizing March 2026 as American Red Cross Month
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Approve Procurement of Palo Alto 1420 Security Appliances & Five (5) Years of Support & Maintenance-Technology
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-27
Approve Change Order No. 2 for CDBG-Mit-funded North Anahuac Drainage Project which reflects reduction in overall contract amount-Eco. Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Accept into record an addendum to the eClinicalWorks Support Agreement authorizing the addition of Courtney Fregia as a provider under the existing agreement on behalf of the Employee Health and Wellness Center-Health
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Approve Interlocal Agreement between Chamberss County and Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1 for the funding of Home Delivered Meals for Chambers County Seniors-County Attorney
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-13
Discuss and consider approving Change Order No. 1 for the CDBG MIT MOD Project for the drainage work on North Main & Texas Avenue
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-23
Discuss and consider Abundia Global Impact Group LLC / Project Firefly Economic Development Program Application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-23
2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-23
Monthly Auditor Reports-November 2025: 2021 Certificates of Obligation Activity Report, 2023 Certificates of Obligation Activity Report, 2024 Certificates of Obligation Activity Report, 2025 Capital Projects Activity Report
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1122)
Recorded while Tice was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt 2027 County Budget
Set 2026 Tax Rate at $0.439746/$100
Approve Tetra Tech Inc. as Qualified Engineering Provider
Approve Transfer for Bayer Road Improvements
Approve Road and Engineering Fund Transfers
Approve Change Order No. 6 for Carter Construction
Approve Variance Request for Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District
Authorize Grant Administration Procurement for GLO CDBG-MIT Program
Approve Anahuac Electric for Beach City Park Distribution Panel
Approve Purchase of Ambulance for Winnie Stowell EMS
Approve Revisions to Emergency Services Guidelines
Accept Chambers County Local Emergency Planning Committee Audit
Discuss and consider approving new all way stop locations in Legends Bay subdivisions for public safety
Monthly reports
Claim Docket/Check Register
Travel reimbursements and misc. expenditures
Budget amendments/transfers
Approve job descriptions
Approve payroll changes
Approve Commissioners Court minutes
Voting record (4)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Certificates of Obligation Notice of Intent
County Employee Golf Green Fees Policy
Expressed preference for a discounted employee rate rather than complete fee waivers.