Michael Raska
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 11:29
- Avg per meeting
- 0:41
- Segments
- 218
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Top issues during term (7)(Development)
Industrial Development Oversight
Residents fear increased utility costs and potential devaluation of surrounding properties.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Proposal
The project could involve significant tax abatements and infrastructure grants, potentially impacting the county's long-term tax base.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Negotiations
This would reduce 'tax churn' where one government entity pays taxes to another.
Property Replat Reviews
The school district is funding the plan and sign installation.
Development Oversight and Permit Staffing
Staffing additions involve tens of thousands of dollars in salary and equipment costs.
economic development
Expect a major boost to the local tax base and more money circulating through our neighborhood businesses.
economic development incentive
The committee will influence future tax revenue by reviewing abatement requests.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Raska 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 4-02026-09-02
Motion to Adjourn
- seconded2026-08-19
Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Motion by Commissioner Chad Mallett to Approve consent agenda items one, two, and three: Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills, payroll, and budget amendments/line-item transfers.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-12
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner David Tullos, seconded by Commissioner Michael Raska.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-10
Adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
IT Backup Solution Swap
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Tax Abatement Agreement (EVAPCO, Inc.)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-05
Order of Election for November 3, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Approve consent agenda items one through eight
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Consider and take action to appoint Election Day Judges, Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Members for a one-year term. Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Discuss and take action on Grimes County Capital Projects, to include the County Jail and other areas of concern
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Adjourn
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-24
Motion by Michael Raska to Adjourn.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Fire Plan Review RFP
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
GIS Support Services Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-15
CR 102 Bridge Design Contract Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Solid Waste Services Advertisement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
DPS Interlocal Cooperation Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Motion by Phillip Cox to Adjourn.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Raska was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
5engineering Development Review Agreement
Discuss and take action to approve the resolution of the Grimes County Commissioners Court supporting responsible data center and associated technologies development while protecting natural resources, and the interests of Texas…
Authorization for County Attorney to Issue 30-Day Notice for Economic Development Negotiations
Approval of Section 381.004 Economic Development Program Agreement
Development Plan Review Contract with Texas Fire Code & Licensing
Voting record (3)(Development)
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