Jacqueline "Jackie" Ott
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 6:17:19
- Avg per meeting
- 16:24
- Segments
- 5920
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Top issues during term (18)
FY 2027 Budget Planning
Total budget adjustments of approximately $1.99 million with a total tax rate set at 0.3493 per $100 valuation.
Elected Official Compensation
The requested increases represent a small fraction of the $100 million county budget but require reallocating existing funds.
Employee Compensation
A six-month threshold would have cost approximately $59,000 for full-time employees and $4,500 for part-time employees.
Right-of-Way Encroachment and Subdivision Regulations
None to the county directly, though private property improvements were affected.
Redwood Neighborhood Stray Dog Concerns
Potential allocation for animal control enforcement.
Adoption of 2026 Major Thoroughfare Plan
Long-term capital savings and infrastructure planning efficiency.
Emergency Services and Volunteer Fire Department Funding
Allocation of over $1.2 million for volunteer fire departments alongside career fire rescue funding.
Cibolo Creek Flood Recovery
The disaster declaration helps the county track damages that may qualify for state or federal assistance.
Mehlitz Cemetery Preservation
Lifting of County Outdoor Burn Ban
None.
Political Sign Regulation
Minimal, primarily staff time for enforcement.
Animal Shelter Sustainability
Unknown at this time.
tax incentive policy
The county is keeping $500 million in potential tax revenue on the table instead of handing it over to a private corporation.
local election
Your tax dollars are on the line, as the commissioner will have a direct say in how the county budget is spent.
personnel misconduct
Taxpayers might be on the hook for legal fees and the cost of finding a replacement for a key leadership role.
Sheriff's Office Staffing and Detention Center Pressures
Staffing adjustments and overtime expenditures require ongoing management within the county's law enforcement budget allocations.
law enforcement personnel
Taxpayers might be on the hook for potential legal fees or the costs associated with recruiting and training replacements for the fired officers.
elections administration
The program will likely require a modest allocation of administrative time and resources to staff the workshops.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Ott 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 4-12026-08-18
Budget Amendment #26-92: To transfer funds from the Fire Code capital equipment budget and to establish the budget for controlled assets for nine guns and three ballistic shields and to also increase the uniform accessories and safety equipment/supply account. BA#26-92.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
The Capital Projects Fund Bill List. Final Capital Project (Fund 700) Bill List 81826.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-18
Agreement To Furnish Fire Protection and Related Emergency Services Between Guadalupe County and Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Protection Agreement.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Agreement with Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department (Item 5.J)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
RFQ 26-07 Owner's Representative Services Contracts
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Fox Glen Subdivision Exception to Platting
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Budget Amendment #26-86 To transfer funds from the Volunteer Fire Department Allocation budget to Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department, contingent upon approval of the funding request by Commissioner's Court. BA#26-86.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Budget Amendment # 26-85 To increase the Courthouse Security budget for additional overtime and personnel expenses. BA#26-85.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-11
Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Ratification of Homeland 287(g) Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-04
Terminate Muckleroy & Falls Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
McQueeney VFD Supplemental Funding
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Budget Amendment #26-84: To transfer funds from the Volunteer Fire Department Allocation budget to McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department. BA#26-84.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
The sale of a 2020 White Chevy Tahoe GC # 21259 to Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department. Agreement Regarding Tahoe for Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Capote Oaks Drive Speed Limit
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
to approve Budget Amendment 26-77
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Sunset Shadows Subdivision Plat Exception
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
The Order Imposing Thru Trucks on Youngsford Road in Precinct 1. Thru Truck Restriction Youngsford.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-07
The Order Imposing Thru Trucks Restrictions on Short Cut Road in Precinct 1. Thru Truck Restriction Short Cut Rd.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-07
Retain Legal Counsel (Lennar Homes Litigation)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (457)
Recorded while Ott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt 2026 Guadalupe County Major Thoroughfare Plan
TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool Plan Year 2027 Renewal
Award Contract for IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Project Phase 2
Allocation of Remaining Volunteer Fire Department Funds
Terminate Lease Agreement for County Facility at 1052 FM 78
Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Mediation Awareness Month in Guadalupe County.
Proclamation recognizing the week of October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Guadalupe County.
The Bill List(s).
The EBA List.
The PCA Bill List and Jury Check Register for August 2026.
The Treasurer's Monthly and Investment Report for May 2026.
The Auditor's Monthly Report for May 2026.
The 2027 County Choice Silver Retiree Medical Program Renewal.
Proposed fees for FY 2027 Guadalupe County Animal Services.
The amendment renewing the Lexis Subscription Agreement for the County Court at Law.
The Resolution to Commit a Portion of the Fund Balance in the General Fund in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54.
Application and Agreement for temporary service to the Guadalupe County Fire Station on Huber Road during construction.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between Guadalupe County and the City of Schertz for the provision of emergency medical services.
Remove the current Guadalupe County Representative, County Judge Kyle Kutscher, from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board (TPB) and appoint Commissioner Jacqueline Ott as representative.
The Office Space Allocation Request for State Comptroller and Veteran's Services.
Voting record (59)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Award Contract for IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Project Phase 2
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Voiced support for changing the policy to six months to benefit newer employees.
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
Budget Amendment #26-97 for Pension Liability
Budget Amendment #26-98 for Road & Bridge Building Construction
Capital Projects Fund Bill List Approval
Cybersecurity Audit and Services Provider Selection
we do not revise Guadalupe County Personnel Policy regarding Section 4.10 Longevity Pay
approve
to approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List
make a proposal that we increase the salary and expense and allowance of the elected County Clerk for the Fiscal Year 26-27 by $35,000
Item 6.J: County Clerk Salary and Allowance Proposal
Voted against the salary increase proposal.
we take 1 million out of the Capital Fund line and we do a 5.65% increase to 3549
Set Proposed Tax Rate Ceiling
approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List
that we adopt the proposed Order Regulating Political Signs on Guadalupe County-owned property
that the Commissioners Court remove the County Road and Bridge Administrator from his position, provide written notice to the Road and Bridge Administrator of the Court's intent to remove the Road and
we deny the request from the City of New Berlin for an interlocal agreement with Guadalupe County for road improvements at the intersection of Gin Road and Santa Clara in Precinct 4 at this time and a
Denial of New Berlin Interlocal Agreement
Feels it's a safety issue and is not sure meeting with all cities is the right plan.
Order Regulating Political Signs on County Property
Removal of Road and Bridge Administrator
Approval of Consent Item C: Bill List
to approve Item C on Consent
approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List.
approve the contract with Muckleroy & Falls for RFQ 26-01, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) - Animal Control Facility Remodel
Denial of CMAR Contract for Animal Control Facility Remodel
Approval of Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Development Agreement with CloudBurst Texas, LLC
Expressed serious concern over risks, unknown long-term impacts, water scarcity, and the sufficiency of protections.