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Denton County
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Bobbie J. Mitchell

Commissioner, Precinct 32001-2029

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
36
Total speaking time
4:27:46
Avg per meeting
7:26
Segments
4169

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jan 2026[165]

FY 2027 Budget and Staffing

Total county budget set at $495,100,302 with a lowered property tax rate of $0.183394.

medium↓Oct 2026[156]

road construction

Your tax dollars are funding these urgent pipe fixes to prevent bigger, costlier sinkholes down the road.

high↓Feb 2025[103]

Data Center Development

Data centers can represent multi-billion dollar investments with significant property tax revenue potential.

medium↓Sep 2026[103]

economic development

It's a tiny $25,000 investment right now, but it could pay off big if they actually land the academy.

medium↓Jun 2026[102]

school district budget

You'll see a bit more breathing room in your bank account thanks to the lower tax rate.

critical↓Jan 2025[68]

2026 Property Tax Rate Calculation

This process determines the tax rates that will affect all property owners in the county.

medium↓Mar 2025[68]

urban development

You'll likely see higher property values, but be prepared for potential tax hikes to fund the massive infrastructure upgrades needed to handle the traffic.

high↓Oct 2024[57]

County-wide Election Day Voting

Null

high↓Jul 2024[51]

residential development

Expect your property taxes to fluctuate as the city scrambles to fund the new infrastructure needed to support thousands of new neighbors.

critical↓Jan 2026[43]

Sheriff's Office Equipment Upgrades

The cost of training and equipment is managed through the Sheriff's departmental budget.

high↓Aug 2024[31]

Lake Ray Roberts Environmental Preservation

Unknown.

critical↓Jan 2026[31]

Maverick Road Safety

Costs associated with sign installation will be determined following the public hearing.

medium→Apr 2025[29]

local election

A special election to replace the mayor would cost taxpayers a significant chunk of change.

critical↓Sep 2025[29]

County-Wide Burn Ban

Unknown, but prevents costly wildfire damage.

high↓Apr 2024[27]

urban planning

Expect your property taxes or utility fees to shift as the city funds the massive infrastructure upgrades needed to support all these new neighbors.

high↓Dec 2025[23]

287(g) Immigration Program

The resident noted a potential $140,000 grant associated with the program.

high↓Jun 2025[22]

Public Health Funding

Null

high↓May 2026[20]

municipal election

Running a second election costs taxpayer money, so expect some city budget resources to be diverted to cover the extra polling and staffing.

high↓Jul 2025[18]

wastewater treatment facility

You might see your home's resale value take a hit if this plant moves into the neighborhood.

high↓Apr 2026[17]

transportation and climate policy

We're locking ourselves into long-term maintenance costs for car-dependent infrastructure instead of investing in more efficient, future-proof transit systems.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Mitchell 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.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Williams.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Falconer, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Falconer, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Judge , seconded by Comm. Mitchell.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-09-01

    Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Eads.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Williams.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Williams.

  • movedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Edmondson.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-08-25

    Move to approve by Judge , seconded by Comm. Mitchell.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Approval of New Positions in Recommended Budget (16 full-time positions).

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Approval of Job Title Change for FY 2027.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19

    Approval of a 2% cost of living increase for retirees. TCDRS.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-08-18

    Approval of a resolution recognizing Heidi Lewis’s retirement, and any appropriate action.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-08-04

    Approval of the renewal of EnerGov Software, from Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $119,109.20, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #060624-TTI, for Development Services; and any appropriate action. Attachment: Agenda Memo Attachment: Court Docs

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02026-08-04

    Approval of the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for Denton County for tax year 2026, and any appropriate action.

Decisions during term (770)

Recorded while Mitchell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (30)

30 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Approval of award for RFP #26-2921, Denton County Employee Wellness Clinic to Marathon Health

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of FY2027 Employee Medical Premiums (Option B)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Increased Employer Seed Contributions for HDHP/HSA

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Approval of Program Manager - Veteran's Court Position

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Retention of Grant Accounting and Internal Auditor Positions

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

March 3, 2026 Primary Election Notices

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Pastor Kenneth Wells Resolution

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Bill Report Approval

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Johnson Controls Vendor Name Change

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Renewal of Lubricants and Oils Contract

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Workday ERP Consulting Services Procurement

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Grant Amendment

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

First Amendment to Chapter 381 Tax Incentive Agreement

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Bail Bond Board Appointment

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Approval of Eagle Scout Proclamation for Mir Mehdi Ali

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Transfer of Mental Health Treatment Court

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Grant Application Submissions for Specialty Courts

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Bill Report Approval

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

ITB #23-2795 Renewal - Mowing Lots and Fields

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Surplus Bottled Water Donation

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

US Army Corps of Engineers Contract Modification

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

FirstNet Wireless Service for Data Devices

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Commissioner Falconer Continuing Education Hours

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Donation Deed Acceptance - Tabor 380 Development, LLC

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with Flower Mound - FM 2499/FM 3040 Project

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement - Lakeside Parkway Project

In the news (3)