budget

Expressed surprise and concern that a requested second juvenile diversion coordinator position was not funded in the budget, noting high caseloads and long wait times.

Provided year-end fiscal reminders regarding deposit deadlines, check endorsement verification due to fraud, and requested that vendor disbursements be moved earlier on the agenda.

Representing healthcare ventures and local hospitals, explained the local provider participation fund and requested a 6% net patient revenue rate for FY 2027.

Spoke on behalf of Baylor Scott & White Health in support of the local provider participation fund to help serve vulnerable populations.

Emailed opposition to Axon spending and support for HR salary recommendations.

Submitted comments asking the court to evaluate expanding the existing indigent healthcare program and compare its costs directly to the proposed hospital district.

Submitted written comments emphasizing that social services are essential infrastructure for community function.

Requested a bilingual pay incentive for justice of the peace clerks to recognize their additional responsibilities and ensure equal access for spanish-speaking residents.

Discussed justice clerk and court admin workload, stress levels, compensation, and the need for additional staff in precincts 1-1, 2-1, and 5.

Suggested shifting funds from contract inmate detention to support eviction diversion and Southside's Housing Stability Program.

Stated the need to fully fund the sheriff's office, retain talent, and support mental health and juvenile prosecutors.

Urged the court to maintain or increase social service funding, noting growing community needs across Hays County.

Expressed written support for social service funding as a financially prudent investment in vulnerable residents.

Submitted written comments urging support for increased traffic enforcement budgets for the Sheriff's Office and constables to improve road safety.

Spoke on behalf of Corridor Interfaith Alliance for Families and Capital Idea, urging commissioners to make equitable budget decisions that support vulnerable and hardworking Hays County residents facing high living costs.

Requested that vendor check disbursement authorizations be moved to the top of the agenda to prevent payment delays.

Requested county funding support for Southside Community Center's Housing Stability Program to prevent evictions and homelessness.