John O. Roane
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 3:37:41
- Avg per meeting
- 8:22
- Segments
- 3840
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Top issues during term (20)
extreme heat warning
You might see a spike in your monthly electric bill as everyone cranks their AC to survive the heat.
Burn Ban Implementation
None directly, though preventing wildfires saves significant emergency response resources.
FY27 Budget Adoption
The budget includes a 6% tax rate increase to support county services.
school district and college governance
Your property tax rate is likely on the chopping block, so these meetings will determine if your bill goes up or stays flat.
Emergency Communication Infrastructure
The county will contribute $253,560 toward a total regional project value of $932,330.
school board governance
Your property tax bill could go up or down depending on the rates the board decides to set.
Subdivision Inspection Standards
Minimal impact on county funds; private property development.
Election Administration
The approved 29-hour position is budget-neutral as it replaces a records preservation role.
industrial economic development
This project is a long-term bet that will pump significant capital into the local economy and create a steady stream of industrial tax revenue.
County Road 136 Paving Donations
Generates over $17,000 in private contributions toward local road paving projects in Precinct 1.
economic development
This project is expected to pump serious cash into the local economy by creating new jobs and boosting the city's industrial tax base.
downtown infrastructure improvements
The city hasn't dropped the price tag yet, so we don't know how much of our tax money is going into this facelift.
Employee Handbook Updates on Vehicle Usage
Impacts vehicle maintenance, replacement costs (estimated at $70,000+ per vehicle), and fuel budgets.
Heritage Housing Addition Preliminary Plat
Increases the county tax base through new residential development over time.
County Road 406 Weight Limit
Impacts road maintenance costs depending on heavy truck usage.
2027 Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedules
Increases revenue from legal process service fees collected by constables and the sheriff.
Lease of Old Bank Building to Texas DPS
Establishes lease terms for county-owned property utilized by state public safety personnel.
County Longevity Pay and Elected Officials Compensation
Adds longevity compensation costs for eligible elected officials as budgeted in the FY27 budget.
Administrative Staffing Efficiency
The study itself is a small cost, but future implementation will be a significant budget consideration.
school infrastructure construction
This is a $58.8 million investment that will likely be reflected in local property tax assessments over the coming years.
Decisions during term (441)
Recorded while Roane was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Lift County Burn Ban
Adjourn Meeting
Consent Agenda Approval
August 2026 Treasurer's Monthly Report
Replat of Lot 59 in FRF Estates Section 5
County Website Design Selection
Dude's Music Courtroom Microphone Quote
Kevin Ware Conflict of Interest Filing
DPS Lease Agreement for Old Bank Building
Employee Handbook Revisions - County Vehicle Usage
D eliberate and consider possible approval of Minutes fr om the pr evious m eetings on and 9-14-26 -Ju dge Jo hn 0. Roane
D eliberate and consider possible approval of FY26 Budget Ame ndm ent s- Jud ge J o hn 0 . Roane
D eliberate and consider possible approval of payro ll and related expen ses-J udge J o hn 0 . Roane
Delib erate and consider possible action regarding the approval of the I nt erl ocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton Coun ty and Cooke Coun ty Ju venile Probation for Juvenile Pre- Adjudica ti on Fac ili ty- Judge John 0 . Roane
Deliberate and consider possible ac ti on regarding the approval of a cc epting a dona ti on in the amount of $2,000 from R ey Oropeza to pave a portion of CR 136 in P ctl- Judge John 0 . R oa ne
Deliberate and consider possible action regardin g the appro val o f accepting a d ona tion in th e amount of $3,300 from Rona ld a nd Karen Sellman to pa ve a portion o f CR 136 in Pct1 - Judge J o hn 0. Roane
Deliberate and consider possible action regarding the appro va l of accepting a do nation in th e amount of$1,650 fro mJermel Richardson to pa ve a portio n o f CR 136 in Pctl - Jud ge John 0 . Roane
De li berate and co n sider po ssible action regardin g the appro va l o f acceptin g a do nation in the amount of $5,286 from Sh eila W. Ca rroll to pa ve a porti o n of CR 136 in Pct1 - Judge J o hn 0. Roane
Deliberate and con sider possible action regardin g the appro val o f accepting a do nation in the amount of$5,286 from Clint Ha ve rty to pa ve a portion o f CR 136 in Pc t1- Judge J o hn 0 . Ro an e
Deliberate and consider po ssible action regardin g the appro va l o f the I nterl oca l Coo peration Ag reement between Co llin Co un ty and Cooke Co unty for Inmate Housing - Jud ge John 0 . Roane
Voting record (28)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Replat of Lot 59 in FRF Estates Section 5
County Website Design Selection
Dude's Music Courtroom Microphone Quote
Kevin Ware Conflict of Interest Filing
DPS Lease Agreement for Old Bank Building
Employee Handbook Revisions - County Vehicle Usage
Adopt FY27 Budget
Rescind Road & Bridge 3% Raise Motion
Road & Bridge to General Fund Transfer
EMS Equipment and Take-Home Vehicle Adjustments
Opioid Litigation Contingency Agreement
County Judge and JP Mileage Reimbursement
Volunteer Fire Department Funding Allocation
Dissenting on budget allocations.
FY27 Employee Benefits Renewal with TAC
Consent Agenda Approval
Dove Landing Amended Plat Approval
Employee Handbook Revision for Firearms
Amateur Radio Repeater Installation Approval
EMS Director Search Committee Selection
Long-Term Lease of Old Precinct 3 Barn and Yard
Removal of County Burn Ban
Stipend for Subdivision and Development Administrator
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of Final Plat for JT Estates
Appointment of Salary Study Committee
Reinstatement of County Burn Ban
Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure Grant
Expressed opposition to the motion.
Lift Burn Ban
Expressed opposition to lifting the ban.