Michelle Gutierrez Cohen
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:29:04
- Avg per meeting
- 5:14
- Segments
- 1343
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Salary Adjustments
Raises approximately $11.4 million in additional revenue with a proposed tax rate increase.
elections
Voting is free, but the outcomes of these local measures will directly influence how your tax dollars are spent on city services and infrastructure.
Water Infrastructure Capacity
Contract expenditure not to exceed $542,360.00 allocated for the water study.
Law Enforcement Surveillance and AI Technology Oversight
Reallocates $96,739 from software technology to personnel costs.
Darden Hill Road Expansion
Commits over $2 million in certificate of obligation funds to preliminary engineering and design.
Road Maintenance and Resurfacing Projects
Involves multiple engineering contracts funded through county transportation bonds and capital improvement funds.
emergency management planning
While the plan requires upfront investment, it should save us a fortune in long-term recovery costs when the next disaster strikes.
County Employee Compensation
Involves a total investment of approximately $4.84 million directed primarily to employees earning under $80,000.
Reappointment to West Travis County Public Utility Agency Board
Impacts major capital improvement projects exceeding $220 million.
school district tax election
Homeowners avoid a tax increase, but the school district now faces a significant funding gap that could lead to service cuts.
Kyle Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement
Details of specific capital allocation were not detailed in the action, but operational frameworks were established.
Dripping Springs Ranch Replat
The project is funded through an existing contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
public transit expansion
While funding specifics weren't detailed, expanded services typically require increased operational budgets that could impact local transit allocations.
Hays County Strategic Plan Public Engagement
Guides future capital improvement and budgeting allocations.
local government updates
These policy changes could eventually hit your wallet through shifts in local taxes or infrastructure-related fees.
Memorial Day Fireworks Sales and Drought Assessment
Prevents potentially catastrophic wildfire suppression and property damage costs.
development agreement
This delay puts a temporary freeze on potential tax revenue and infrastructure investment tied to the project.
Project San Antonio Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement
H-E-B will receive up to $4 million in combined sales and ad valorem tax rebates over 30 years in exchange for a $70 million capital investment.
Mental Health Court graduation
Involves contract funding requests of approximately $300,000 for mental health services and $45,000 for temporary housing support.
zoning change
Property owners and developers will see a short delay in project timelines and associated holding costs while awaiting the rescheduled council vote.
Decisions during term (1082)
Recorded while Cohen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of County Invoices
Release of Maintenance Bonds for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit A
Release of Bonds and Acceptance of Roads for Waterstone Subdivision, Unit C
Release of Performance Bond for Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club Core, Phase 3
Right of Way Acquisition Services Contract for Dripping Springs Southwest Connection
Interlocal Agreement with City of Buda for Old San Antonio Road Project
Variance Approval for Silver Spur Ranchettes, Section 2, Part of Lot 11 Replat
Assessment and Collection Agreements with Savannah Ranch PID
Adoption of Hays County FY 2027 Holiday Calendar
Fireworks Sales Orders for Diwali 2026
Modification of Vacation Leave Policy (2B104)
Regrading of Veteran Service Caseworker to Grant Program Manager
Renewal of FireInspection360 and Addition of Investigation Module
Naming of Private Driveway in Precinct 3 as Windfall Oaks Way
Letter Amendment for Combined Emergency Call Center (CECC) ILA
Interlocal Agreement with City of Wimberley for Floodplain and Environmental Health Services
Interlocal Agreement with City of San Marcos for Animal Shelter Services
First Amendment to Agreement with Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos
Amendments to MOUs for Axis to Care and Austin Oaks Hospital
First Amendment to Cemetery Maintenance Contract with CY' Services and Landscape Solutions
Voting record (233)
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Approval of County Invoices
Family member works at Quiddy.