Jim Wolverton
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- Meetings spoken in
- 27
- Total speaking time
- 3:28:38
- Avg per meeting
- 7:44
- Segments
- 3998
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Top issues during term (14)
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.
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.
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.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Wolverton 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 5-02026-08-18
Retain Legal Counsel (Item 8.A)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Budget Amendment #26-89: To transfer funds from Commissioner's Precinct 3 training budget to the Building Maintenance repair building structures for panic buttons to be installed in the Courthouse. BA#26-89.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Purchase of Retired Sheriff's Office Firearms (Item 6.A)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-08-18
Record Proposed FY 2027 Budget (Item 5.L)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
The order to advertise and the Invitation to Bid IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Project, Phase 2. IFB 26-19 Stagecoach Road Overlay Phase 2 & Legal Ad.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-18
Authorization to publish notice and set September 29, 2026, for a Public Hearing to establish the County Thoroughfare plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Early Voting Schedule and Locations
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-22026-08-11
Capital Projects Fund Bill List
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
approve Consent Items A-F
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-11
Order the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to elect county and precinct officers as required by Article XVI, Section 65 of the Texas Constitution and held in conjunction with the State General Election Ordered by the Governor of the State of Texas. OrderOfGeneralElection1132026.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
Remove the current Guadalupe County representatives to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and appoint the John Nowak as primary and Kathryn Woodlee as alternate representatives. (Bylaws) MPO Policy 5.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed2026-08-04
Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office Proposal for Parking Management, Security, and Access Control at County Parking Facilities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-12026-08-04
Terminate Muckleroy & Falls Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
The Contract Renewal with LexisNexis for County Court at Law for a period of three years. LexisNexis Renewal CCL.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-04
HOK Jail Feasibility Study Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-04
approve the remaining items
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-21
Budget Amendment #26-80: To transfer funds from Building Maintenance repair building structures to Grounds Maintenance sitework for additional funds needed to repaint Law Enforcement parking spots at the Justice Center. BA#26-80.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 3-02026-07-21
The Development Agreement between Guadalupe County and DMK Land Development. Lower Seguin Enclave Developer Agreement.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-21
FY2027 Juvenile Services Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 3-02026-07-21
State Homeland Security Grant Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (457)
Recorded while Wolverton 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 (52)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve the evaluation scoring for RFQ 26-15, Architectural/Engineering Services - FM 725 Building Remodel, and authorize Purchasing to enter contract negotiations with the highest ranked vendor of TS
Variance Request for 550 Reiley Road
Moved to deny the application due to right-of-way and obstruction concerns.
Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Judge Squires
Voiced opposition because the course is not for substantive legal education qualifying for Texas CLE and does not directly benefit taxpayers.
Contract Award for IFB 26-18 Linne Rd Improvements
Change Order No. 1 for Metal Storage Structures
Personnel Policy Revisions Regarding Longevity Pay
Moved to not revise the policy, supporting the retention of the established one-year service rule.
Modify Public Educational Outreach / Events Policy
Budget Amendment #26-97 for Pension Liability
Moved to approve Budget Amendment 26-97.
Budget Amendment #26-98 for Road & Bridge Building Construction
Moved to approve Budget Amendment 26-98.
Capital Projects Fund Bill List Approval
Moved to approve the Capital Projects Fund Bill List.
Cybersecurity Audit and Services Provider Selection
to approve the authorization for Judge Squires to travel out-of-state for the following educational training: The National Judicial College's Designing & Presenting Courses Effectively: A Faculty Deve
to approve
to approve Item G
to approve Item E in the Consent List
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Judge Squires
Believed the county taxpayer should not fund out-of-state travel or advanced degrees.
approve Item J
Item 5.J: Sand Hills VFD Fire Protection Agreement
Expressed frustration regarding the delay in returning the contract from the volunteer department.
approve Item M
approve the request from the Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department for their supplemental funding in the amount of $10,994.61
Sand Hills VFD Supplemental Funding Request
Budget Amendment #26-86 (Sand Hills VFD Transfer)
approve Budget Amendment 26-79 to transfer funds from the Volunteer Fire Department Allocation budget to Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department as approved by the Court on July 7, 2026 for roof repairs
Budget Amendment #26-79 for Lake Dunlap VFD Roof Repairs
Voted against the budget transfer regarding property covenants and lease terms.
approve Action Item A
Lake Dunlap VFD Supplemental Funding Request
Denial of New Berlin Interlocal Agreement
We do not have the time nor the money to even take care of ours.