Kristen Hoyt
About
Kristen Hoyt's platform centers on fiscal conservatism and administrative reform within Comal County government. Her priorities focus on enhancing operational efficiency and increasing transparency to ensure taxpayer interests are prioritized.
Campaign promises (3)
- transparencyHoyt pledged to improve government efficiency in her role as County Judge.
- transparencyHoyt campaigned on a commitment to increased transparency in county government operations.
- taxesHoyt promised to deliver conservative results for the county's taxpayers.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 2:00:12
- Avg per meeting
- 5:01
- Segments
- 1703
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Top issues during term (20)
Sheriff's Office Vehicle Fleet Expansion
Funded via contingency transfers for vehicle upfitting and camera upgrades.
Grant Applications for Specialty Courts and Juvenile Programs
Accepts over $230,000 in state grant funds to support specialized court operations.
Mental Health Facility Construction Acceleration
Adds $582,918.72 total in change orders ($4,791.92 for CO #7 and $578,126.90 for CO #8) covered by ARPA interest funds.
County Administrator Reorganization
Reclassification of position 051-534-001 from E18 to E20 with no immediate budget amendment required.
Comal Elementary #22 Plat and Infrastructure
Secured by Construction Bond No. K42221880 for road and stormwater improvements.
Johnson Way Road Dedication and Assessment
DHJB Development will pay $175,000 to cover road improvement costs prior to county acceptance.
Subdivision Plat Corrections and Cancellations
Standard platting and publication fees borne by applicants.
Executive Recruitment for County Administrator
Cost of executive search services to be determined through the RFQ process.
Virtual Court Program
Saved approximately $167,000 in inmate transport and housing expenses.
Truancy Prevention and SAFE Program Grant
Brings $30,000 in state grant funding with zero cash match required.
Property Exchange for Sattler Road Annex
Acquires strategic real estate for future county facility development.
Summit Estates at Fischer Lot Cancellation
Potential negative impacts on residential property values and subdivision infrastructure.
Employee Benefits Renewal
The pay increases are funded through line-item transfers from existing payroll and contingency accounts.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Facility Renovation
The contract is valued at $120,000, funded through budgeted allocations.
Independence Day Road Closures and Public Safety
Absorbed within existing county engineering and road department operating budgets.
Appointment of New County Judge
Bond set at $10,000 for the position.
Flying W Unit 1 Subdivision Development
Construction bond submitted in the amount of $1,529,614.75.
Public Safety Communication System Maintenance
Capital funds and line-item transfers were utilized to cover software subscriptions and hardware acquisitions taking advantage of surplus discounts.
Seasonal Law Enforcement Agreements with WORD
WORD reimburses the county for supplemental law enforcement patrols.
County Financial Audit and Fiscal Health
Reflects a general fund ending balance of $83 million, healthy operating reserves, and robust tax collections.
Decisions during term (530)
Recorded while Hoyt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Claims
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Mediation Awareness Month Proclamation
National 4-H Week Proclamation
Lark Canyon Unit 2 Construction Bond Extension
Flying W Unit 2 Final Plat Approval
Simmons Valley South Entry Road 1 Acceptance
Simmons Valley Unit 1 Road Acceptance
Order to Abandon Southern Remnant of New Braunfels-Blanco Road
Second Amendment to Parkhill Professional Services Agreement
Resolution for Certificates of Obligation
Designation of Local Rabies Control Authority
TCDRS Plan Agreement for Plan Year 2027
TAC Workers' Compensation Program Renewal
TAC Liability Program Renewal
Dell 16 Laptop Purchase for JP Pct. 2
Sheriff's Office SWAT Armored Vehicle Equipment Purchase
Extension Services Line-Item Transfer
Approve Claims
Reject Bids for JESP Tennis Courts Construction
Voting record (9)
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