Jay Ebarb
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Top issues during term (6)(General)
law enforcement operations
Taxpayers are footing the bill for these intensive operations, which could lead to higher public safety costs if the crackdown continues long-term.
Outdoor Burn Ban Extension
None directly, but prevents costly wildfire emergency responses.
Nuisance Property Enforcement
You could end up paying extra in late fees or court costs if you wait until they come to find you.
municipal staffing
These leadership changes could shift how the city allocates your tax dollars across various public services.
public monument policy
Removing or relocating the statue will likely hit the taxpayer's wallet through labor costs, legal fees, and potential site restoration expenses.
historical monument policy
Taxpayer money will likely be spent on either the maintenance of these sites or the logistical costs of relocating them.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Ebarb 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 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb, Seconded by Comm. Timmins, All members voting in favor, Motion carried unanimously (5-0)
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Timmins Seconded by Comm. Ebarb All members voting in favor Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Order #2026-157
- secondedpassed2026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb All members voting in favor
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-07
adjourn the meeting
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb All members voting in favor Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Order #2026-158
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Hatfield Seconded by Comm. Ebarb All members voting in favor Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Order #2026-155
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Timmins, Seconded by Comm. Ebarb, All members voting in favor, Motion carried unanimously (5-0)
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-07
approve the contract for Grant Administration services with Traylor & Associates for Harrison County TDA Grant CDV25-0018 on behalf of Gum Springs WSC pursuant to the award of said…
- movedpassed2026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb Seconded by Comm. Koos All members voting in favor Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Order #2026-154
- movedpassed 4-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb Seconded by Comm. Koos Motion carried (4-0 against and 1 abstention by Commissioner Timmins due to his board position at Community Healthcore) Order #2026-1…
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-07
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb, Seconded by Comm. Koos, All members voting in favor, Motion carried unanimously (5-0)
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Consideration and action regarding a Budget Amendment – Texas State University Grant; per LGC 111.0106: Special Budget for Grant or Aid Money
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
With no further business to come before the Court for consideration and action, the motion was made by Commissioner Timmins and seconded by Commissioner Ebarb to adjourn the meetin…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Ebarb Seconded by Comm. Timmins
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Timmins, Seconded by Comm. Ebarb
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
approve the payment for Regular Bills in the amount of $720,401.94
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
approve Payroll for February 27, 2026
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Koos, Seconded by Comm. Ebarb
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Motioned by Comm. Koos Seconded by Comm. Ebarb
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Ebarb was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.